3 Brilliant ETFs I'd Buy With $1,000 and Not Touch for the Next 25 Years
Key PointsIt's hard to go wrong with buying an index fund.
Investing $1,000 and leaving it untouched for 25 years can yield a decent return. Three ETFs that can withstand various economic conditions, including recessions and fads, are the Vanguard S&P 500 ETF (VOO), the iShares Bitcoin Trust ETF (IBIT), and the SPDR Gold Shares (GLD).
VOO is a low-cost and robust ETF that mirrors the S&P 500, holding 505 stocks with an expense ratio of just 0.03%. Over the past decade, it has delivered an average annual return of 15.3%. Its strong growth potential makes it an ideal anchor for any portfolio.
Bitcoin is a scarce store of value with a finite supply of 21 million coins, making it a strong hedge against currency debasement. Its scarcity, combined with the occurrence of halvings every four years, suggests that it is an ideal investment for a 25-year holding period.
Gold, another traditional store of value, is an inflation hedge that no government can print or ban. Its scarcity and the increasing demand from central banks make it a valuable addition to any long-term investment portfolio. Although gold has modest growth potential, it provides stability during bear markets.
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