If I Could Only Buy and Hold 1 ETF for the Next 20 Years, Here's Where I'd Invest

The article recommends Vanguard's S&P 500 ETF (VOO) as the single best ETF for long-term investors seeking a 20-year buy-and-hold strategy. With a low 0.03% expense ratio and a historical average annual return of 10% since 1957, the S&P 500 has consistently outperformed most actively managed funds despite significant market downturns. The author emphasizes that patient investors who resist panic selling during bear markets can achieve substantial long-term gains.