Worried About a Stock Market Sell-Off in 2025? Consider Buying This Ultra-Safe Vanguard ETF in December.

Volatility spiked in the broader indexes after the Federal Reserve indicated that it could keep interest rates higher for longer. The S&P 500 fell 3% on Dec. 18, and the Nasdaq Composite tumbled 3.6%. Investors who are worried about a further sell-off -- but want to keep putting new savings to work in the stock market -- have come to the right place.Low-cost exchange-traded funds (ETFs) offer diversification by investing in dozens, hundreds, and sometimes thousands of stocks. The Vanguard U.S. Minimum Volatility ETF (NYSEMKT: VFMV) has a mere 0.13% expense ratio, or $1.30 for every $1,000 invested. Here's why it's a great buy for 2025.Image source: Getty Images.Continue readingWeiter zum vollständigen Artikel bei MotleyFool Weiter zum vollständigen Artikel bei MotleyFool