Capital DailyCapital Daily
Markets · Investing · Business
Capital DailyCapital Daily
Finance

I've Owned the Vanguard S&P 500 ETF for 6 Years. Here's Why I'm Not Selling.

Come on in, the ETF water's fine.

I've Owned the Vanguard S&P 500 ETF for 6 Years. Here's Why I'm Not Selling.

Published October 9, 2026 · Category: Finance

Overview

About six years ago, I finally converted a 401(k) from a former job into an individual retirement account (IRA). I fit the classic description of a former employee who kept putting off rolling over my account for many years, missing out on better gains because I was too lazy to do a little paperwork.

I knew I wanted an exchange-traded fund (ETF) in the new IRA, and it was a pretty easy decision to choose the Vanguard S&P 500 ETF (NYSEMKT: VOO) and never sell. Here's why.

Image source: Getty Images.

Details

Continue reading

Source

Originally published at www.fool.com.

Related Articles

CD
Capital Daily Newsroom

Capital Daily covers markets, crypto and commodities for Asia & the Middle East — tier-1 desk research, AI-driven analysis, institutional-grade data. Tip our newsroom: [email protected]

Email the newsroom →
Disclaimer: This article is for informational purposes only and does not constitute investment advice. Data may be delayed up to 15 minutes. Past performance is not indicative of future results. Consult a licensed financial advisor before making investment decisions.