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  "id": 4752074,
  "title": "Where Will the Vanguard S&P 500 ETF (VOO) Be in 20 Years? Here's What History Suggests.",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/30/where-will-the-vanguard-s-p-500-etf-voo-be-in-20-years-heres-what-4752074",
  "topic": "finance",
  "section": "Finance & Markets",
  "published": "2026-08-30T13:29:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Finance",
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    "url": "https://finance.yahoo.com/markets/stocks/articles/where-vanguard-p-500-etf-132900788.html"
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  "account": "The Vanguard S&P 500 ETF (VOO) has the potential to deliver substantial long-term growth over the next 20 years. Historically, investing in the S&P 500 has proven to be an effective strategy for building wealth. Over a century, the index has averaged a roughly 10% annual return, which would have turned a $100 investment into nearly $1.4 million today. Even without additional contributions, a $10,000 investment in VOO could grow to around $67,275, representing a total return of over 570%.\n\nThe U.S. economy's continuous innovation and expansion have been the primary catalyst for this growth. New companies emerge to replace those that fail to evolve quickly enough, keeping the global economy moving forward. As a result, index funds like VOO benefit from this dynamic, as successful companies grow larger and receive greater weightings in the market-cap-weighted index.\n\nWhile future returns are not guaranteed, investing in the S&P 500 remains one of the most reliable methods for creating long-term wealth. The Motley Fool's Stock Advisor analysts have identified 10 stocks they believe are well-positioned for long-term growth, though VOO is not among them. However, the Stock Advisor's track record of beating the S&P 500 by nearly 5x demonstrates its value in the long haul.",
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        "title": "Where Will the Vanguard S&P 500 ETF (VOO) Be in 20 Years? Here's What History Suggests.",
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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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