Beyond S&P 500 Index Funds: Here's the 1 Sector I'd Buy First as a New Investor

While S&P 500 index funds remain a solid foundation for investors, the technology sector has consistently outperformed the broader market over the past 30 years with average annual gains of 14.2% versus the market's 10%. The author recommends new investors consider adding technology sector ETFs like VGT, XLK, or IYW to their portfolios alongside diversified index funds, citing tech companies' track record of driving societal innovation through products like smartphones, search engines, and e-commerce platforms.