2 Must-Hold Growth ETFs Primed for Long-Term Crypto-Like Returns
Forget chasing meme coins—smart money's stacking these growth ETFs that deliver crypto-like upside without the 3AM panic attacks.
Powerhouse Performers
These funds tap into the same disruptive innovation driving crypto adoption—AI, blockchain infrastructure, and fintech transformation. They're basically traditional finance's answer to holding a diversified altcoin portfolio.
Institutional-Grade Momentum
While retail traders fight over dog-themed tokens, these ETFs quietly compound gains quarter after quarter. They've outperformed Bitcoin during three of the last four market corrections—no wallet passwords required.
Long-Term Crypto Correlation Play
When digital assets eventually eat more of traditional finance's lunch, these holdings will be first in line for the scraps. Because sometimes the best crypto play involves zero actual cryptocurrency—just ask any fund manager who still thinks NFTs were a good idea.
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1. Vanguard S&P 500 Growth ETF
An S&P 500 ETF tracks the(^GSPC -0.10%) and includes all of the stocks within that index. The(VOOG -0.58%) also tracks this index, but instead of including stocks from all 500 companies within the S&P 500, it only includes those with the most growth potential.
This ETF contains 213 stocks, and while around 42% of those stocks are from the tech industry, it offers plenty of diversification with companies from all 11 sectors of the market.
The Vanguard S&P 500 Growth ETF offers a strong mix of both stability and growth. The companies within the S&P 500 are among the largest and strongest in the world, making them far more likely to recover from periods of volatility. At the same time, though, because this ETF only contains stocks with more potential for growth, you're also more likely to earn above-average returns.
Over the last 10 years, this ETF has earned an average rate of return of 16.61% per year. For comparison, the market's historic average is around 10% per year. If you were to invest, say, $200 per month, here's approximately what you could accumulate over time depending on how long you let your money grow:
| 20 | $138,000 | $69,000 |
| 25 | $299,000 | $118,000 |
| 30 | $636,000 | $197,000 |
Data source: Author's calculations via investor.gov.
Past performance doesn't guarantee future earnings, and there's always a chance that this ETF may not continue to earn similar returns going forward. But even if it only earns slightly higher-than-average returns, you can accumulate hundreds of thousands of dollars or more over time.
2. Vanguard Information Technology ETF
The(VGT -0.37%) is a fantastic option for gaining exposure to the tech industry without having to buy individual stocks.
This fund contains 317 stocks, all of which are from various corners of the technology sector. Its largest holdings include,, and, and together these three stocks make up close to 44% of the entire fund.
Investing in this ETF can help supercharge your earnings, as the tech industry is a powerhouse sector known for explosive growth. In the last decade, this ETF has earned an average rate of return of 22.42% per year. At that rate, here's approximately how $100 per month WOULD add up over time:
| 20 | $286,000 | $69,000 |
| 25 | $781,000 | $118,000 |
| 30 | $2,120,000 | $197,000 |
Data source: Author's calculations via investor.gov.
Again, there are no guarantees going forward that this ETF will be able to keep up the returns it's earned over the last 10 years. But the Vanguard Information Technology ETF has a long history of beating the market over time.
The biggest risk to consider with this fund is increased short-term turbulence. Tech stocks can be highly volatile in the short term, and during market downturns, this ETF may even underperform the S&P 500. If you choose to invest, be sure you're willing to ride out any waves of volatility and hold your investment for at least five to 10 years.
Also, because this fund only contains tech stocks, that limits your diversification and increases risk. It's wise, then, to ensure that you're investing in additional stocks or funds outside of the tech sector, as well.
Growth ETFs require next to no effort on your part, but they can help you generate life-changing wealth. By investing consistently and holding your fund for the long term, you could earn more than you might think with these two ETFs.
