This Investment Has a 100% Success Record of Surviving Recessions. Is It Worth Buying in 2026?

The article recommends the Vanguard S&P 500 ETF (VOO) as a recession-resilient, long-term core holding, arguing that owning the S&P 500 is effectively owning the U.S. economy. It notes VOO’s low cost (0.03% expense ratio) and highlights the S&P 500’s strong historical gains since past recessions, while warning that the index’s heavier tech concentration (about 35% of VOO) may increase volatility. The piece reports a short-term pullback in VOO (around -1.8% on the day) but maintains a bullish long-term stance and promotes dollar-cost averaging. It also contrasts passive ETF ownership with Motley Fool’s Stock Advisor active picks (which did not include VOO).