Better Buy: This High-Yield ETF or a Classic S&P 500 Index Fund?

There's a lot of debate among investors on whether it's better to invest in a plain vanilla index fund tracking the S&P 500 or the popular Schwab U.S. Dividend Equity ETF (NYSEMKT: SCHD). Those favoring the high-yield ETF point to its payout as a great way to generate passive income. Meanwhile, those arguing for an index fund, such as the Vanguard S&P 500 ETF, will highlight its higher returns in recent years. Here's a closer look at these two investment options to help you decide which is the better buy for your situation.Image source: Getty Images.Continue readingWeiter zum vollständigen Artikel bei MotleyFool Weiter zum vollständigen Artikel bei MotleyFool