1 Warren Buffett Quote That Makes Me Excited to Buy the Vanguard S&P 500 ETF -- Even at Record Highs

Group 1 - The S&P 500 recently reached a new record high, but this does not deter investment in the market, with plans to incrementally add to positions in the Vanguard S&P 500 ETF despite market valuations appearing high [1] - Warren Buffett advocates for low-cost S&P 500 index funds as the best investment for most individuals, emphasizing the long-term value of American businesses [2][6] - Historically, the S&P 500 has delivered annualized returns of 9% to 10%, and this trend is expected to continue over the long term [3] Group 2 - Buffett advises against investing all funds at once, recommending a strategy of dollar-cost averaging over a period of time, such as investing $5,000 annually for ten years [4] - The Motley Fool Stock Advisor has identified ten stocks that they believe are better investment opportunities than the Vanguard S&P 500 ETF at this time [5] - Historical examples of significant returns from past recommendations, such as Netflix and Nvidia, illustrate the potential for high returns from selective stock investments [7]