The 2 Best Vanguard Index Funds to Buy Now With $700 and Hold Forever

Key Points Index funds simplify investing by bundling hundreds or even thousands of stocks into a single investment vehicle, effectively creating diversified portfolios. The Vanguard S&P 500 ETF returned 299% over the last decade, and it outperformed every major international stock market over the last two decades. The Vanguard Total International Stock ETF has doubled the S&P 500's return in 2025, and its cheaper valuation could lead to more outperformance in the future. 10 stocks we like better th ...