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Top 9 Safest Index Funds in August 2025

By Matthew Frankel, CFP – Updated Apr 5, 2025 at 8:05PM

Key Points

  • Vanguard S&P 500 ETF offers strong long-term returns with a very low expense ratio of 0.03%.
  • Vanguard High Dividend Yield ETF holds up well in downturns and matches S&P 500 long-term returns.
  • iShares 0-3 Month Treasury Bond ETF provides low-risk, short-term investment with a 4.2% yield.
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