Warren Buffett Advocates S&P 500 Index Fund as Reliable Investment Strategy

Warren Buffett, the legendary investor behind Berkshire Hathaway's 5,900,000% returns over six decades, has reiterated his long-standing advice for most investors: buy a low-cost S&P 500 index fund. The Vanguard S&P 500 ETF (VOO), which tracks the benchmark index, remains his preferred vehicle. This strategy could theoretically transform $500 monthly contributions into nearly $1 million over 30 years.

The VOO provides diversified exposure to America's corporate giants, with top holdings including Nvidia (8%), Microsoft (7.3%), and Apple (5.7%). Unlike cryptocurrency's volatility, Buffett's approach emphasizes steady, broad-market participation. "My regular recommendation has been a low-cost S&P 500 index fund," he wrote in his 2016 shareholder letter, dismissing more speculative assets.