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BUSINESS · NOV 9, 2026

Analyst Recommends Three ETFs for 25-Year Investment Strategy

Financial analyst Alex Carchidi recommends a diversified portfolio of S&P 500, Bitcoin, and gold ETFs for long-term wealth building over 25 years.

Alex Carchidi, a financial analyst at The Motley Fool, recommends a three-ETF portfolio designed for investors with a 25-year time horizon. The strategy focuses on assets capable of weathering recessions and market cycles to build long-term wealth.

The proposed portfolio uses the Vanguard S&P 500 ETF (VOO) as a low-cost anchor for broad market growth. To hedge against inflation and currency debasement, Carchidi suggests adding SPDR Gold Shares (GLD) for traditional stability and the iShares Bitcoin Trust (IBIT) to leverage cryptocurrency scarcity.

Carchidi notes that while the S&P 500 provides steady returns and gold is backed by central bank reserves, Bitcoin introduces significant volatility despite its potential for long-term growth.


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Alex CarchidiThe Motley FoolThe Vanguard GroupBlackRockState Street Investment Management

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