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title: "Buy these 3 Vanguard index funds and you could beat the S&P 500 over the next 5 years"
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description: "The article discusses three Vanguard index funds that may outperform the S&P 500 over the next five years. The Vanguard Information Technology ETF (VGT) focuses on the AI sector, while the Vanguard Small-Cap Growth ETF (VBK) targets smaller growth companies. The Vanguard International High Dividend Yield ETF (VYMI) offers geographic diversification with a 3.5% yield. Although these funds do not consistently beat the S&P 500 annually, they have shown potential for long-term outperformance. Investors are encouraged to consider these options for diversification and growth."
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# Buy these 3 Vanguard index funds and you could beat the S&P 500 over the next 5 years

Can you outperform the S&P 500 with index funds? History says yes, if you pick the right ones.

### Related Stocks

- [VBK.US](https://longbridge.com/en/quote/VBK.US.md)
- [VGT.US](https://longbridge.com/en/quote/VGT.US.md)
- [VYMI.US](https://longbridge.com/en/quote/VYMI.US.md)
- [.SPX.US](https://longbridge.com/en/quote/.SPX.US.md)

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