VOO - Vanguard S&P 500 ETF

Mentioned as a solid choice for those looking to invest in an index fund.

VOO is a safe play and an index fund with 505 stocks. The speaker explicitly says 'Buy it' and argues that all-time highs shouldn't scare investors when buying index funds. If it pulls back, buy it again. Data shows buying at all-time highs vs not only differs by 1-2%.

Safe index fund play — has 505 stocks, not an individual stock. Buy at all-time highs, buy again on pullbacks. Historical data shows buying at all-time highs vs not only differs by 1-2%.

Safe play index fund with 505 stocks. Should be bought regardless of all-time highs. If it pulls back, buy again. Not an individual stock — it's an index fund. People shouldn't be scared of all-time highs.

Recommended as a low-cost passive index fund alternative to actively managed mutual funds, with an expense ratio of only 0.03%.

Humphrey recommends low-cost passively managed ETFs like VOO with an expense ratio of around 0.03% as a superior alternative to actively managed funds, showing how lower fees lead to significantly better long-term outcomes.

Humphrey mentions he is investing in the S&P 500 and previously held VOO in his Roth IRA as part of a three-fund portfolio strategy.

Host recommends buying low-cost ETFs like VOO on a regular schedule as a core long-term wealth-building strategy, similar to SPY.

The host explicitly states he sold all of his VOO shares, citing overvaluation (21-22x earnings), macro risks (budget deficits, Fed independence concerns, tariffs, AI capex bubble), and better opportunities in emerging markets. He is not predicting a crash but believes the risk/reward in the S&P 500 is unfavorable compared to emerging markets.

20% allocation as the core equity index position; broad market exposure via Vanguard's S&P 500 ETF