An educational resource for people who want to invest wisely—without unnecessary complexity or “secret strategies.” The site breaks down the mechanics of investing: index funds, dividend-paying stocks, tax optimization, retirement accounts, and real estate as an investment vehicle.
S&P 500 is 500 large-caps. Total market is ~3,700 companies. The extra mid and small caps change returns by about 12% over a full cycle.
All three track big US stocks, but the differences matter for taxes, minimum buy-ins, and how you actually invest monthly.