FSKAX vs VTSAX: Which One is The Best? Story

FSKAX vs VTSAX: Which One is The Best?

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In the battle over which index reigns supreme, two index funds fight over which is better, FSKAX vs VTSAX. Both FSKAX vs VTSAX are total market index funds with a broad range of stocks that bring about a low expense ratio.

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As you build an investment portfolio, you will need to consider a few things. First of all, are the funds coming in with high fees?

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What is a Total Market Index Fund?

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A total market index fund is a mutual fund that tracks or mirrors the total market index. The index can be the CRSP index of the Dow Jones U.S. Total Market Index.

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Suppose you want to be invested in every company in the U.S. to have a balanced, diversified portfolio. In that case, it cannot be any easier than investing with a total market index fund.

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FSKAX is the name of the Fidelity Total Market Index Fund, and it is the main competition for Vanguard’s VTSAX.

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VTSAX stands for Vanguard Total Stock Market Index Fund Admiral Shares. The fund was created in 1992 by the Vanguard group to track the CRSP Total Market index.

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