The S&P 500 index closed 2025 with a 16% gain, near all-time highs. Vanguard S&P 500 ETF offers cost-effective investment, while Invesco S&P 500 Equal Weight ETF provides a safer option with less tech exposure. The S&P 500 is not meant to track the market but represent the U.S. economy with a diverse mix of stocks. Market cap weighting leads to heavy tech sector exposure, posing risk if tech stocks decline. Invesco ETF’s equal-weighting methodology offers protection during bear markets. Consider the best option for your portfolio based on risk tolerance and market outlook.

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