Question: what are the best index funds?
Answer: Vanguard Total Stock Market Index Fund (VTSAX) ... 
Vanguard Total Bond Market Index (VBMFX) ... 
Vanguard Growth Index Fund (VIGAX) ... 
Vanguard Dividend Appreciation ETF (VIG) ... 
Vanguard Balanced Index Fund Admiral Shares (VBIAX) ... 
Fidelity Extended Market Index Fund (FSMAX)