The Long Haul: Why Markets Are Like Trails That Need to Be Walked The S&P 500 index has been a remarkable wealth builder over the past 30 years, gaining an impressive 1,890% since 1990.
Consistency is key to success in the market, rather than trying to time the ups and downs.
Exchange traded funds (ETFs) that track this index have become incredibly popular, with the Vanguard S&P 500 ETF holding a staggering $1. 7 trillion in assets.