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  "title": "History Says You Should Know These 3 Things Before Buying the Vanguard S&P 500 ETF (VOO)",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/23/history-says-you-should-know-these-3-things-before-buying-the-3128289",
  "topic": "finance",
  "section": "Finance & Markets",
  "published": "2026-08-23T14:05:00.000Z",
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    "url": "https://finance.yahoo.com/markets/stocks/articles/history-says-know-3-things-140500411.html"
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  "account": "Before buying the Vanguard S&P 500 ETF (VOO), it is crucial to understand three key aspects. First, the fund is highly concentrated with the top 10 stocks accounting for 38% of its total assets. This is a stark contrast to the past, where the top 10 stocks only made up 27% of the benchmark during the dot-com era. Second, the information technology sector, led by Nvidia, Apple, Alphabet, Microsoft, and Amazon, dominates the ETF, accounting for 37% of its holdings. This exposure is a bullish bet on the artificial intelligence boom. Third, the Vanguard S&P 500 ETF has delivered an impressive total return of 314% over the past decade, outpacing the S&P 500's average annual return of 10%. However, the market's current valuation, as indicated by a cyclically adjusted price-to-earnings ratio (CAPE) of 42, is historically elevated, suggesting a potential reversion to the mean. Moreover, volatility is normal, and investors should be prepared for major drawdowns and bear markets every few years. Despite being a popular choice, Vanguard S&P 500 ETF is not included in the Motley Fool Stock Advisor's top 10 list of long-term growth stocks.",
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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."
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