There are a lot of great exchange-traded funds (ETFs) out there these days, tracking everything from major indexes to niches, including artificial intelligence ETFs.
But if I had $1,000 to put toward just one ETF right now, I wouldn't hesitate to put it toward the Vanguard S&P 500 ETF (NYSEMKT: VOO). The benefits of a low-cost fund, spreading my money across all market sectors, and experiencing the long-term gains generated by the S&P 500 are just too good to pass up.
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This Vanguard ETF is my largest holding right now, and it's where I'd start if I had only $1,000 to invest. Here's why.
Index funds like the Vanguard S&P 500 spread your money across the largest 500 publicly traded companies in the U.S., giving your portfolio exposure to tech companies, consumer goods stocks, industrial and energy companies, and more.

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