Should You Buy the Vanguard S&P 500 ETF -- or One of These 3 Great ETFs Instead?

The Vanguard S&P 500 ETF (NYSEMKT: VOO) is one of the largest index funds in the world and can be an excellent backbone to any investment strategy. However, there are some alternative ways to get broad stock market exposure, and here are three ETFs in particular that could be a good fit for you.

*Stock prices used were the morning prices of March 26, 2025. The video was published on March 27, 2025.

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