What Is One of the Best ETFs to Hold for the Next 10 Years?

"You only really need a small number of ETFs, and the Vanguard S&P 500 ETF is one of them. With this fund, Vanguard makes it super-simple to get broad-market exposure for the next decade without incurring substantial fees. You could also pick out some carefully researched stocks and a handful of other ETFs to hold for 10 years or more. At the same time, you can make the Vanguard S&P 500 ETF a central component of your set-it-and-forget-it investment plan."

"With approximately 500 large-cap U.S. stocks, the S&P 500 represents practically every famous American company. If the S&P 500 is a consistent long-term winner, then the same thing could be said about the VOO ETF, which mirrors the S&P 500's price movements. Along with an annual dividend yield of around 1%, you'll get immediate portfolio diversification with an S&P 500 tracking fund such as the Vanguard S&P 500 ETF."

Include the Vanguard S&P 500 ETF (VOO) as a core holding to gain low-cost, broad exposure to roughly 500 large-cap U.S. companies. The ETF mirrors the S&P 500's price movements and offers about a 1% annual dividend yield, providing immediate diversification. Holding VOO for a decade or longer reduces the impact of short-term drawdowns while capturing long-term market gains. Combine VOO with a few carefully researched individual stocks and a small number of additional ETFs for targeted exposure. In 2025, VOO delivered strong year-to-date gains despite intra-year volatility, illustrating its resilience for long-term investors.

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