S&P 500 Explained: Why It’s Not the Only Investment You Need

The S&P 500 index fund is simple, low-cost, and backed by decades of strong performance, but it’s not a complete strategy. Putting all your money into one index could expose you to unnecessary risks and limit your long-term growth.

In this video, Ara Oghoorian, CFA and founder of ACap Advisors & Accountants, breaks down:

- What the S&P 500 really is and how it works
- Why it’s a smart investment for many investors
- And why diversification is still essential, even if you love the S&P 500

Whether you’re just starting out or reevaluating your portfolio, this video will help you invest with more clarity, confidence, and purpose.

00:00 Introduction
01:00 What is the S&P 500?
02:08 Benefits of investing in the S&P 500 index fund
05:17 Drawbacks of investing in the S&P 500
07:38 Performance of the S&P 500 over the past 24 years
11:31 Risks of holding only the S&P 500 in your portfolio

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