{
  "id": 19364971,
  "title": "1 Reliable ETF I'm Buying Forever, Even if the Stock Market Crashes",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/10/1-reliable-etf-im-buying-forever-even-if-the-stock-market-crashes",
  "topic": "finance",
  "section": "Finance & Markets",
  "published": "2026-11-10T17:00:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Motley Fool",
    "slug": "motley-fool",
    "url": "https://www.fool.com/investing/2026/11/10/1-reliable-etf-im-buying-forever-even-if-the-stock/?source=iedfolrf0000001"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The market has experienced mixed emotions lately, with investors feeling both hopeful and anxious. Three major U.S. stock market indexes -- the S&P 500, Nasdaq Composite, and Dow Jones -- are currently up for the year, but concerns about a potential crash due to various factors persist. Geopolitical events like the war in Iran and fears of an AI bubble have contributed to apprehension, especially after the S&P 500's worst day in April 2025 and the Nasdaq Composite entering correction territory, down nearly 11% from its October 6 high. Despite the uncertainty, one ETF stands out as a reliable investment choice: the Vanguard S&P 500 ETF (VOO). This ETF offers a diversified portfolio of companies from all major sectors, is inexpensive with a 0.03% expense ratio, and has shown resilience through every market crash it has faced. Since its inception in September 2010, VOO has mirrored the S&P 500's 27 bear markets and reached a new all-time high 28 times, including this year. VOO's performance has averaged 12.5% annual total returns, even after previous market downturns. By investing in VOO, investors gain exposure to the 500 largest U.S. companies, which significantly influence the direction of the U.S. economy. The S&P 500 and the economy often move in the same direction over time, making VOO a strong long-term investment. Despite potential sector-specific challenges, such as an AI-fueled pullback, the tech sector's significant influence on the S&P 500 suggests strong long-term potential. To make the most of this investment, dollar-cost averaging is recommended, such as dividing a monthly investment into smaller, regular purchases. This strategy helps investors stay consistent and avoid timing the market.",
  "summary": "It has stood the test of time and is built to continue doing so.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
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  "coverage": {
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  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "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."
}