Author: Thomas Tan

Thomas Tan is a Personal Finance Writer and Financial Content Strategist with over 10 years of experience helping individuals make smarter financial decisions. He specializes in topics such as budgeting, debt management, saving strategies, and financial behavior, translating complex financial concepts into clear, actionable guidance. His work focuses on empowering readers to build sustainable financial habits and confidently navigate their financial lives, combining data-driven insights with practical, real-world advice.

The S&P 500 has been the default choice for index fund investors for decades, and for good reason. It’s simple, cheap, and has delivered solid returns over time. But here’s something that doesn’t get discussed enough: the S&P 500 of 2026 looks dramatically different from the S&P 500 of even five years ago. The top ten holdings now account for over 30% of the index, with technology giants dominating in ways that would have seemed impossible a generation ago. 7 Best Index Funds to Diversify Beyond the S&P 500 in 2026 This concentration creates a problem. When you buy an…

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