{
  "id": 11408605,
  "title": "History Says: Buying This 1 Growth ETF Today Could Set You Up for Life",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/02/history-says-buying-this-1-growth-etf-today-could-set-you-up-for-life",
  "topic": "finance",
  "section": "Finance & Markets",
  "published": "2026-10-02T08:46:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Motley Fool",
    "slug": "motley-fool",
    "url": "https://www.fool.com/investing/2026/10/02/history-buy-growth-etf-set-up-for-life-vug/?source=iedfolrf0000001"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "When considering an investment that could set you up for life, it's likely you'll be holding onto it for an extended period, potentially 20 to 30 years or even longer. This long-term perspective provides a significant advantage, as you can afford to take on greater risks in search of higher returns, knowing you have ample time to weather the inevitable fluctuations.\n\nFor those looking at exchange-traded funds (ETFs), it may not be the ideal time to opt for a tech or artificial intelligence (AI) ETF, despite their strong recent performance. While these sectors have shown promise, their narrow focus on a specific area of the market makes them less than ideal right now. Instead, the author suggests considering the Vanguard Morningstar Growth ETF (NYSEMKT: VUG) as a more suitable option.\n\nWhat sets the Vanguard Morningstar Growth ETF apart is its ability to evolve and identify growth opportunities across various sectors of the market, rather than being limited to a single area. This flexibility makes it a more ideal long-term holding, aligning well with the strategy of taking greater risks over an extended period.",
  "summary": "With decades to invest, growth stocks are a prime opportunity to capture above-average returns.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
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      {
        "outlet": "Nasdaq Markets",
        "title": "History Says: Buying This 1 Growth ETF Today Could Set You Up for Life",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/02/history-says-buying-this-1-growth-etf-today-could-set-you-up-for-life-11409576",
        "published": "2026-10-02T09:06:00.000Z"
      }
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}