The stock market can be intimidating even when it's thriving, but it's especially daunting to invest during periods of volatility.

Stock prices have been shaky over the past several months, but the good news is that now is a fantastic time to buy. When stock prices are lower, you can get more bang for your buck by investing in high-quality stocks at a discount.

While everyone's investing preferences will be different, there's one type of exchange-traded fund (ETF) that's a particularly good fit for new investors and can help keep your money safer: The S&P 500 ETF.

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