By contrast, by investing in a low - cost, total stock market index fund, you are certain to receive approximately the market return less the much lower costs. (kevinoninvesting.com)
Vanguard Total Bond Index Fund Vanguard Total International Index Fund Vanguard Total Stock Market Index Fund (getrichslowly.org)
Like U.S. total stock market index funds, you can find total international stock index funds. (humbledollar.com)