If I Were in My 40s, I'd Buy This Vanguard ETF Warren Buffett Recommended and Hold It Forever
Owning a low-cost index fund is one of the simplest ways to build wealth in the stock market over the long term.
In 2025, Warren Buffett stepped down as CEO of Berkshire Hathaway. Over his six decades at the helm, the conglomerate expanded to a $1 trillion empire, boasting a $350 billion portfolio and $350 billion in reserves. Imagine investing $500 in Berkshire shares in 1965; it would be worth $24 million today. Yet, as a professional investor, Buffett understood most couldn't replicate his success.
This led him to consistently recommend exchange-traded funds (ETFs) like the S&P 500 trackers. In his 2013 letter, he endorsed the Vanguard S&P 500 ETF (VOO) for its low costs. For those turning 40, nearing retirement, Buffett's advice might be wise. I, if in that bracket, would opt for this Vanguard ETF.
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