The Ten Titans have driven over half of the S&P 500 gains in the past decade. The index is now viewed as a growth index, with companies like Nvidia, Microsoft, and Apple leading the way. The Vanguard S&P 500 ETF offers a low-cost way to invest in these top companies. The Ten Titans have a combined market cap of $20.2 trillion, up from $2.5 trillion a decade ago. They account for 38% of the S&P 500. Without them, the index’s gains would be mediocre. The dominance of the Ten Titans makes the Vanguard S&P 500 ETF more of a growth fund than a balanced index. Consider your risk tolerance before investing.

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