Is the Vanguard S&P 500 ETF a Buy Right Now?

Investing in the S&P 500 has been nothing short of lucrative over the past three years. Since the beginning of 2023, the index has seen a total return of 90% (as of Jan. 29, 2026). Fueled by the "Magnificent Seven" tech stocks and boosted by the emergence of artificial intelligence (AI), U.S. large-cap stocks have been among the best-performing areas in the global equity markets. But the economy is evolving. The labor market is slowing, and inflation remains stubbornly elevated. Perhaps more importantly ...