The S&P 500 has been a cornerstone of the stock market for decades, reflecting the performance of 500 of the largest publicly traded companies in the United States. If you've been paying attention to market trends over the past year, you've likely heard discussions about its Price-to-Earnings (P/E) ratio.

When it comes to building long-term wealth, the Vanguard S&P 500 ETF (VOO) stands out as one of the most reliable and efficient investment options. Designed to track the performance of the S&P 500 Index, this ETF offers exposure to 500 of the largest companies in the United States, making it a cornerstone for investors seeking growth, diversification, and stability.

VOO and QQQ track different indices, the popular S&P 500 Index and Nasdaq-100, respectively. But they have some overlap, and both are extremely popular.

The GOAT of the industry. Vanguard. John Bogle. Bogleheads. The creator of the mutual fund and home of the best exchange traded funds out there.

The S&P 500 has a long streak of positive returns. So why doesn’t everyone just invest in the S&P 500?