Should Savvy Investors Be Watching the Vanguard S&P 500 ETF in 2025?

When you think of investing, you might immediately think of buying individual stocks. If you choose quality companies and hold on for the long term, that's a fantastic way to grow wealth. But you don't have to stop there. Here's a complementary strategy you can use to boost your portfolio: Investing in a fund that tracks the companies driving today's economy. The Vanguard S&P 500 ETF (NYSEMKT: VOO), which replicates the performance of the S&P 500, is one of these funds.Investors in this fund may have felt like they were on a roller coaster at certain points this year. After two years of gains, the S&P 500 started the year off on the right foot -- but then tumbled amid concerns about President Donald Trump's plan to set tariffs on imports. The index didn't remain in the doldrums for long, though. Signs of moderation regarding those tariffs, speculation about potential interest rate cuts, and strong earnings from some of the market's biggest companies fueled optimism. The index went on to recover and even post gains.In fact, the S&P 500 has reached record highs in recent times and is heading for a 10% increase so far this year. Does this mean savvy investors should be watching the Vanguard S&P 500 ETF in 2025? Let's find out.Continue readingWeiter zum vollständigen Artikel bei MotleyFool Weiter zum vollständigen Artikel bei MotleyFool