To mimic the performance of an underlying index, index funds are mutual or exchange-traded funds. They are generally regarded as safe investments for novices because of their low-risk profile and low expense fees. The safety that index funds provide to portfolios has attracted a large number of investors. There is a growing market for index funds that prioritize environmental, social, and governance (ESG) considerations. Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company Limited, Alphabet Inc., and NVIDIA Corporation are some of the best index funds to invest in for 2022.
Here is Insider Monkey’s list of the best index funds to invest in 2022. At least 80% of the assets of the Fidelity ZERO Large Cap Index Fund are invested in stocks from the Fidelity US large-cap index. Microsoft Corporation is one of the fund’s most valuable holdings, with 25 million shares worth over $7 billion. Shares of Shelton Capital Management Nasdaq-100 Index Fund Direct totaling 3.9 million, valued at over $12.8 billion, are held by the investment firm. A non-financial index is comprised of 100 large domestic and international corporations. At least 80% of Schwab S&P 500 Index Fund net assets are invested in stocks. The index consists of 500 of the most valuable companies in the United States, as measured by market capitalization. At least 80% of its assets are invested in securities listed on the MSCI USA ESG Leaders Index, which is managed by Fidelity US Sustainability Index Fund. It includes mid and large-cap companies that are traded on US stock exchanges and have high environmental, social, and governance (ESG) scores compared to their sector peers. SWTSX is an index fund that attempts to gauge how well the US stock market as a whole is doing. Apple Inc., a California-based consumer electronics company, is a major holding of the fund’s portfolio. For more details, click the 10 Best Index Funds To Invest In 2022.
