6 Essential ETFs Every Long-term Investor Should Consider

Feb 25

Did you know that there are 8,754 different ETFs (Exchange-Traded Funds) on the stock market?

Yup, there are a lot of choices out there. That's also what makes it easy to feel overwhelmed.

That’s why today, I'm going to share with you my favorite 6 ETFs that I love and are popular choices among long-term investors.

Quick Note: Of course, the ETFs you choose should align with your personal risk tolerance and investing goals. But here are my 6 favorite long-term ETFs.

$VOO (Vanguard S&P 500 ETF):

Provides exposure to the 500 largest companies in the U.S. like Apple, Microsoft, and Tesla.
Think of VOO as a snapshot of the US economy, giving you a piece of the country's economic engine.
Stocks in fund: 505

$SCHD (Schwab U.S. Dividend Equity ETF):

Gives exposure to companies with a solid history of paying dividends like Home Depot, Pepsi, and Coca-Cola.
A potential source of regular income through dividends, alongside stock growth.
Stocks in fund: 102

$QQQ (Invesco QQQ Trust):

Holds a basket of tech giants, mirroring the innovative pulse of the Nasdaq.
Geared towards growth and tech companies. But does have more volatility.
Stocks in fund: 101

$VXUS (Vanguard Total International Stock ETF):

Gives you exposure into both international & emerging markets.
A step towards reducing US market risks by diversifying globally.
Stocks in fund: 7,969

$VUG (Vanguard Growth ETF):

Tracks US Large-cap Growth Index, which includes high-growth stocks.
Leans towards companies with high growth rates, but also has higher volatility.
Stocks in fund: 235

$VT (Vanguard Total World Stock ETF):

Global stocks covering a blend of both domestic and international markets.
Holds a staggering 9,293 companies, offering exposure to the global economy.
Stocks in fund: 9,553

How do you decide which stocks or ETFs to add to your portfolio? The simple answer is education and research.

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Talk again soon,

- Josh

Josh Smith