Here's the Smartest Way to Invest in the S&P 500 in December

When stock traders and investors talk about the "market," they are usually referring to the S&P 500 (SNPINDEX: ^GSPC). For those looking to invest in the "market," the simplest route is to buy into an S&P 500 exchange-traded fund (ETF). In fact, that's exactly what world-famous investor Warren Buffett has recommended most investors do.There's just one problem: There are several different ways to invest in the S&P 500. Given that the index is currently hovering near all-time highs, you may want to consider a couple of alternatives that better account for the high valuation. Here are a few of the smartest options as December gets underway.Image source: getty Images.Continue readingWeiter zum vollständigen Artikel bei MotleyFool Weiter zum vollständigen Artikel bei MotleyFool