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Index fund growth visualizer.

Simulate historical returns and volatility for VOO, VTI, VT, and QQQM with custom contributions and windows.

THE READ

Most people pick a fund by name. You just saw how VOO, VTI, VT, and QQQM actually performed across the last cycle.

About the Index Fund Visualizer

The Index Fund Visualizer lets you explore how passive index fund investments perform over different time periods. Compare major index funds, see the impact of expense ratios on long-term returns, and understand why low-cost index investing is one of the most reliable wealth-building strategies available to everyday investors.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is an index fund?▼
An index fund is a type of mutual fund or ETF designed to track a specific market index, such as the S&P 500. Instead of trying to beat the market through active management, index funds aim to match market returns at very low cost. They offer broad diversification and typically have expense ratios under 0.10%.
Why do expense ratios matter?▼
Expense ratios are annual fees charged as a percentage of your investment. Even a small difference compounds dramatically over time. A 1% higher expense ratio on a $100,000 investment over 30 years at 8% return costs you over $150,000 in lost growth.
What is dollar-cost averaging?▼
Dollar-cost averaging means investing a fixed amount at regular intervals regardless of market conditions. When prices are low, you buy more shares; when prices are high, you buy fewer. This strategy reduces the impact of market volatility and removes the temptation to time the market.

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