1 No-Brainer Vanguard S&P ETF to Buy Right Now for Less Than $1,000

Exchange-traded funds (ETFs) are some of the best ways to invest in the stock market. They can provide almost instant diversification and are less risky than individual stocks. Some have themes that allow you to invest in specific sectors, industries, and trends.The risk part is important for ETFs, especially now, when there is more uncertainty surrounding the stock market than usual. ETFs aren't immune to market drops by any means, but since they contain many companies, a single company's poor performance won't throw off the whole investment.If you want to add an ETF to your portfolio, the Vanguard S&P 500 Growth Index Fund ETF (NYSEMKT: VOOG) could be a good addition if you have up to $1,000 available to invest. The ETF contains S&P 500 companies with above-average growth potential, possibly setting you up for market-beating gains.Continue readingWeiter zum vollständigen Artikel bei MotleyFool Weiter zum vollständigen Artikel bei MotleyFool