Investing in the stock market can seem daunting for beginners, but it doesn't have to be. There are ways to get started on the right foot. Why not tie your budding portfolio directly to the stock market's fortunes as a whole?

If you're new to investing and looking for a straightforward, reliable way to start, consider the Vanguard S 500 ETF (NYSEMKT: VOO). This popular S&P 500 tracker offers a simple yet effective entry into the world of investing.

The Vanguard S 500 ETF is designed to mirror the performance of the S&P 500, a benchmark index that includes 500 of the largest publicly traded companies in the United States. This means you're investing in a diverse cross-section of the U.S. economy, from tech giants like Apple and to consumer staples like Procter Gamble. Even the smallest names on this list are billion-dollar household names such as movie studio Paramount Global or airline operator American Airlines.

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