Layman's Guide to Investing in the S&P 500

Layman’s Guide to Investing in the S&P 500, 2015

84 Pages Posted: 3 Sep 2015

Date Written: April 29, 2015

Abstract

This book explains in simple terms all the relevant aspects of investing in the S&P 500 stock-market index, including analysis of its historical returns, the causes of those returns, and comparison to inflation and US government bonds. The book explains the advantages of adding to your investment in the S&P 500 on a monthly basis. It also shows how to allocate your portfolio between the S&P 500 and US government bonds, and the advantages and disadvantages of doing this. Other topics include the importance of low expense ratios and tax-deferred accounts, and how to invest an inheritance in the S&P 500 and save for your child’s education. There is also a section for foreigners on how to reduce the currency risk when investing in the S&P 500 from other countries.

Keywords: S&P 500, Layman's Guide

Suggested Citation

Pedersen, Magnus, Layman's Guide to Investing in the S&P 500 (April 29, 2015). Layman’s Guide to Investing in the S&P 500, 2015, Available at SSRN: https://ssrn.com/abstract=2653674

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