Group 1 - The S&P 500's performance in September highlighted market uncertainties, with Wall Street facing increased economic uncertainty that may impact investor confidence [1] - A buy-and-hold strategy is recommended for building a resilient investor portfolio, especially in the current economic landscape [1][5] - The buy-and-hold strategy is characterized as a passive investment approach, suitable for long-term returns and minimizing emotional trading behaviors [2][4] Group 2 - The current geopolitical environment and legal uncertainties are leading investors to adopt more stable strategies like buy-and-hold [5] - Concerns over the sustainability of the AI boom are raising sector concentration risks, which could affect investor confidence and lead to market volatility [6] - A long-term passive investment strategy is seen as a way to navigate short-term market fluctuations effectively [7] Group 3 - ETFs are highlighted as a means to implement the buy-and-hold strategy, offering diversification and tax efficiency [8] - Specific ETFs tracking the S&P 500, such as Vanguard S&P 500 ETF (VOO), SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust (SPY), and iShares Core S&P 500 ETF (IVV), are recommended for long-term investment [9] - Total stock market ETFs like Vanguard Total Stock Market ETF (VTI) and iShares Core S&P Total U.S. Stock Market ETF (ITOT) are also suggested for investors seeking broader market exposure [11]