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Vanguard offers three top Exchange-Traded Funds (ETFs) for new investors looking to simplify their portfolios: the Vanguard S&P 500 ETF (NYSEMKT: VOO), Vanguard Dividend Appreciation ETF (NYSEMKT: VIG), and Vanguard Growth ETF (NYSEMKT: VUG). These funds provide diversified exposure with low maintenance, allowing investors to engage in passive indexing strategies.
According to Standard & Poor’s, 65% of large-cap mutual funds underperformed the S&P 500 in the previous year, increasing to 90% over a 15-year span, emphasizing the potential benefits of these ETFs. The Vanguard S&P 500 ETF aims to match the market’s performance, while the Vanguard Dividend Appreciation ETF invests in stocks with a consistent history of raising dividends. The Vanguard Growth ETF focuses on companies with strong growth potential, including major tech firms like Apple, Microsoft, and Nvidia.
Investing as little as $2,000 in these ETFs is suggested as a meaningful starting point for new investors, with the view that a long-term holding strategy can yield significant returns.
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