It all "depends" ---- and I know that's a big non answer.
Depends on goals - age - what other investments you have.... and it really gets down to -- What you're comfortable with. If you're an investor that buys and forgets.... then index funds work to cover that.
But make sure you actually know what you're buying ---- and remember -- a rising tide floats all boats -- so your index fund will look like a hero in an up market -- but don't expect it to magically save your ass when the market drops -- so will your fund.
I prefer (personally) knowing what I own -- and this is even more important when the market sucks....
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