Motley Fool Money · Saturday, September 12, 2026
Addressing a listener's request for beginner-friendly ETF recommendations, Andrew suggested S&P 500 ETFs like VOO or SPY for US exposure, VT for global coverage, and QQQ for Nasdaq 100/tech exposure. Scott emphasized the benefits of broad market index ETFs for diversification and low costs.
“For broad market indices, you really can't go wrong with an S&P 500 ETF. Something like VOO or SPY.”
“For a more global exposure, you could look at something like VT, which covers global stocks.”
“For beginners, broad market index ETFs are usually the best starting point. They're diversified, low cost, and generally perform well over the long term.”