Where Will the Vanguard S&P 500 ETF Be in 20 Years? History Has Good and Bad News for Investors.

The Vanguard S&P 500 ETF (VOO) remains a reliable long-term investment strategy, with the S&P 500 historically delivering ~10% average annual returns over 20 years despite major downturns. However, investors must have discipline to weather significant market crashes (57% in 2007-2009, 34% in 2020, 25% in 2022) and avoid panic selling. A $1,000 investment could grow to ~$7,366 over 20 years if investors maintain their positions through volatility.