Buy 3 Vanguard Index Funds to Beat the S&P 500 in the Next Year, According to Wall Street
2026-03-03 04:32:00 ET
The S&P 500 (SNPINDEX: ^GSPC) is generally considered the best benchmark for the U.S. stock market. The consensus estimate among Wall Street analysts says the index will climb to 8,305 in the next 12 months, implying 21% upside from its current level of 6,880.
Analysts expect three market sectors to perform better during that period. They are listed below, along with the upside implied by the consensus target prices of Feb. 28.
Investors can get exposure to those stock market sectors with three index funds: the Vanguard Information Technology ETF (NYSEMKT: VGT) , the Vanguard Communications Services ETF (NYSEMKT: VOX) , and the Vanguard Consumer Discretionary ETF (NYSEMKT: VCR) . Here are the important details.
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