Where Will the Vanguard S&P 500 ETF (VOO) Be in 20 Years? Here's What History Suggests.

History is used to frame a long-term scenario for the Vanguard S&P 500 ETF (VOO). The article notes that over roughly 100 years, a buy-and-hold approach in the S&P 500 averaged about a 10% annual return, turning a $100 investment into nearly $1.4 million. Using that same 10% assumption for the next 20 years, a $10,000 investment in VOO could grow to about $67,275, implying a total return above 570% without additional contributions. The argument is that the index naturally evolves as successful companies gain weight in a market-cap-weighted structure. Future returns, however, are not guaranteed.