If I Were in My 20s, I'd Buy This Magnificent ETF and Hold It Until Retirement

The article recommends the Invesco QQQ Trust (QQQ), an ETF tracking the Nasdaq-100 index, as an ideal long-term investment for young investors in their 20s. The Nasdaq-100 is heavily weighted toward technology stocks (70%) and has historically outperformed the S&P 500 with a 10.9% compound annual return over 27 years versus 8.6% for the S&P 500. The article highlights how major tech companies in the index have benefited from the AI revolution, with the top 10 holdings delivering over 500% average returns since 2023.