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Investing in exchange-traded funds (ETFs) is a great way for both new and experienced investors to gain market exposure, and Vanguard is one of the best places to begin, given that the investment firm is known as the low-cost leader. A $1,000 investment is a good starting point, although one key to building wealth is to consistently add to your investments over time through a dollar-cost averaging strategy.
Vanguard Information Technology Index Fund ETF Shares offers a tech-focused ETF, but its methodology excludes key growth names like Amazon and Google, limiting its appeal for my ideal portfolio. The fund's concentration in top holdings and market-cap weighting increases risk and misses diversification benefits, making QQQ a better passive choice. VGT's historical outperformance is not consistent across decades, and its drawdown risk is higher after recent rallies, especially compared to QQQ.
One of the best ways for both new and experienced investors to invest is through exchange-traded funds (ETFs). These funds provide instant diversification and don't require you to pour a ton of time into research.
When it comes to investing in exchange-traded funds (ETFs), there are countless options. From broad-market funds to niche, industry-specific ETFs, there's an investment for every type of portfolio.
Growth stocks and ETFs had a rough start in 2025, but with headwinds giving way to tailwinds, the second half of the year can be a good one for investors.
Investing a regular amount of money into the stock market each month can be an excellent way to grow your savings and build up a portfolio that's eventually worth $1 million or more. But it can be challenging to do, especially since you have to ensure you can continue to afford making monthly investments, and then picking which investments to make with that money.
Most investors chase the latest hot tech stock -- frantically researching quantum computing start-ups or trying to identify the next AI winner. They're making investing far more complicated than it needs to be.
Inexperienced investors may seek pearls of wisdom from various sources, though ancient Chinese philosophy probably isn't one of the top choices.
The stock market increased its volatility in 2025, in part because of President Donald Trump's tariff actions. But the market has been resilient and clawed back from losses earlier in the year, with both the S&P 500 and the Nasdaq Composite now slightly up year to date.
One of the best things to happen to stock investing is the introduction of exchange-traded funds (ETFs). Instead of having to invest in many different stocks to achieve diversification, investors can invest in a single or a few ETFs and instantly be invested in hundreds or thousands of companies.