1 Top Vanguard Fund That Could Be the Best Value Investment Right Now

Did you know that in the past five years, the S&P 500's total return (which includes dividends) is around 100%? That's even including a disastrous year for the markets in 2022 when many stocks incurred significant declines. The S&P 500's long-run average is approximately 10% but over the past five years, its compound annual growth rate is up around 15%. The market could be due for a slowdown -- but that doesn't mean you need to get out of stocks entirely.A safer option for investors right now is to target value stocks, and investments that are more reasonably priced than high-flying tech and growth names. By keeping valuations in mind, you can ensure that you aren't taking on too much risk. That doesn't mean your investments won't fall in value in the event of a market crash, but they may be much less vulnerable to significant corrections.A top Vanguard fund that can be a great option to consider for this purpose is the Vanguard Value Index Fund ETF (NYSEMKT: VTV). Here's a closer look at why it could make for an underrated investment right now.Continue readingWeiter zum vollständigen Artikel bei MotleyFool Weiter zum vollständigen Artikel bei MotleyFool