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This summary was created by AI, based on 6 opinions in the last 12 months.

Experts suggest that low-cost ETFs like Vanguard S&P 500 ETF (VOO-N) are a great addition to a portfolio, especially for smaller accounts. They provide immediate exposure to a particular index and can be part of a more custom-tailored portfolio over time. The consensus is that while professional managers may offer better returns, these ETFs have a place for certain investors. However, being tied to the index may be a downfall for some, and it's important to diversify across different names, regions, and geographies.

Consensus
Positive
Valuation
Fair Value
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SPY,XYZ
WEAK BUY

Low-cost ETFs are a great mechanism to include in a portfolio, especially for smaller accounts. Also good if you want exposure right away to a particular index; over time, you can build out a portfolio that's more custom-tailored. His view is that a professional manager can get you better returns, but there is a place for these ETFs for certain investors.

Downfall is that you're tied to what the index is. If you're comfortable with those weights, that's great. If not, then you'd want to create a portfolio by yourself or with an investment manager.

The S&P 500 is not the only index his clients have in portfolios. Other names, regions, and geographies can be used to build a quality portfolio. Want to make sure you're not overweight in any one sector.

E.T.F.'s
DON'T BUY
For an RRSP.

This version is not currency hedged. If you're thinking of the next number of years and where the CAD is today, it might be weaker until the upcoming potential downturn in the next 6-12 months. 

He'd look for exposure to the S&P 500 long term, but use a currency-hedge strategy ETF. Vanguard and iShares both have those, competitively priced.

E.T.F.'s
COMMENT

Most active managers fail to beat the index long term. You can buy and hold a passive index fund. But active traders take advantage of dips and they dollar-cost average. Also, you can buy an index fund at the top of the market, then be under water for a while. That said, the index plus dollar-cost averaging tend to beat the majority.

E.T.F.'s
BUY

Good if you're buying in USD. He prefers the market-weighted over the equal-weighted right now. Large and mega-caps will continue to perform well. 

His mid-term target for the S&P 500 is 5500, then maybe a pullback in September-October, and then go on to hit 6000 in the first quarter of 2025. Good opportunities in it, even though the market's performed well. Good core holding.

E.T.F.'s
BUY

Excellent option for S&P 500 exposure. Very hard to beat performance. Excellent long term hold. Would recommend. 

E.T.F.'s
BUY

A straight S&P index ETF. Nothing wrong with this. Similar ETFs are also fine, like VV and SPY.

E.T.F.'s
BUY
Standard for industry trying to mimic the S&P 500. Very well preforming ETF that is good investment for average investor. Low costs ETF make product very attractive. Attraction of business model is obsession of lowering costs for investors.
E.T.F.'s
BUY
One of the traditional, more passive ETF structures. Something that most investors can have in their portfolios. This ETF is market cap weighted so more exposure to mega cap names. An equal weighted ETF might give you better exposure.
E.T.F.'s
COMMENT

Management fee is unbelievably cheap. If you can put this away for 20 years, there is nothing better in the world. The only thing you have to think about is that of all the markets in the world right now, the S&P 500 has been the #1 performer in 6 out of 7 years. The problem is that most people are going to ambush themselves when times get difficult. If you can truly stick with it, that is great and there is nothing better. From 2000 to about 2012, the S&P 500 rate of return was zero, a really, really long time to be banging your head against the wall. In the middle of all that, you had the gut wrenching 2008 where it was down 40%. He prefers to just own really good companies as opposed to an index.

E.T.F.'s
BUY

He tends to use another, which is about 650-700 different stocks, but truthfully if you chart them out, they all look pretty much the same. They are all market cap weighted stocks and all very, very similar. Pick one and you will be fine. As long as he has a strong presence in large caps in the US, it is a good choice. Use this as a core holding.

E.T.F.'s
STRONG BUY

Great way to go. The cheapest ones out there. This is the way to play it. Also, VFV-T. Neither are hedged, but it is a Canadian dollar stock.

E.T.F.'s
BUY

Would Vanguard’s S&P 500 ETF (VOO-N) or Vanguard’s US Total Market ETF (VUS-T) be an appropriate starter to have some US investments in my portfolio? Either one would be fine.

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Vanguard S&P 500 ETF(VOO-N) Rating

Ranking : 4 out of 5

Bullish - Buy Signals / Votes : 4

Neutral - Hold Signals / Votes : 0

Bearish - Sell Signals / Votes : 1

Total Signals / Votes : 5

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Vanguard S&P 500 ETF(VOO-N) Frequently Asked Questions

What is Vanguard S&P 500 ETF stock symbol?

Vanguard S&P 500 ETF is a American stock, trading under the symbol VOO-N on the NYSE Arca (VOO). It is usually referred to as AMEX:VOO or VOO-N

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On 2024-12-03, Vanguard S&P 500 ETF (VOO-N) stock closed at a price of $555.4.