3 ETFs That Could Build a Complete Investment Portfolio

The article recommends a three-ETF portfolio strategy for complete diversification without requiring extensive stock picking. Start with a broad S&P 500 index fund (SPY or VOO) as the foundation, add a dividend/value ETF (SCHD) to hedge against growth stock volatility, and include a technology sector ETF (XLK or QQQ) for growth exposure. This approach provides instant diversification while acknowledging that most active investors underperform the market.