"When it comes to investing, there's no right time and no right age to get started. Whether you'd put money in a few stocks a decade ago or are looking to start investing today, you're at the right place. Investing isn't a marathon; it is a sprint, and you should never underestimate the power of compounding. If you're starting over in 2026 and looking to build a portfolio that survives the market ups and downs, consider investing in exchange-traded funds over individual stocks."
"The Vanguard S&P 500 ETF is one of the best Vanguard funds to add to your portfolio. It tracks the S&P 500 and invests in some of the top U.S. companies. It holds about 500 stocks and has an expense ratio of 0.03%. VOO is a tech-heavy fund, which is why it has rallied in the past three years. It has the highest allocation to the technology sector at 34%, followed by financials at 13% and communication services at 11%."
"The ETF has the highest allocation in Nvidia and Apple Inc., forming 14% of the portfolio. The other stocks in the top 10 holdings include Alphabet, Broadcom, Microsoft, Amazon, Meta Platforms, Tesla, and Berkshire Hathaway. It pays quarterly dividends and has a yield of 1.10%. VOO set an all-time inflow record by drawing in $143 billion in 2025. VOO has generated a cumulative 3-year return of 85.94% and a 5-year return of 95.80%."
Exchange-traded funds provide low risk and built-in diversification, making them suitable core holdings for portfolios starting in 2026. Vanguard S&P 500 ETF (VOO) tracks the S&P 500, holds roughly 500 stocks, and charges a 0.03% expense ratio. VOO is concentrated in technology (34%), financials (13%), and communication services (11%), with Nvidia and Apple comprising 14% of the fund. The ETF pays quarterly dividends with a 1.10% yield and attracted $143 billion in inflows in 2025. VOO has delivered substantial multi-year returns, including a 3-year cumulative return of 85.94% and a compound annual return of 17% since inception.
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