Warren Buffett recommends 90% S&P 500 index funds and 10% government bonds for investors
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Updated · The Motley Fool · Apr 28
Warren Buffett recommends 90% S&P 500 index funds and 10% government bonds for investors
10 articles · Updated · The Motley Fool · Apr 28
Buffett, who stepped down as Berkshire Hathaway CEO in 2025, reiterates his advice amid high market valuations and global uncertainties, including the war in Iran and shifting trade dynamics.
He specifically suggests allocating 90% to low-cost S&P 500 index funds, such as Vanguard's, and 10% to short-term government bonds, emphasizing a simple, long-term buy-and-hold strategy.
Buffett's guidance draws on decades of U.S. economic resilience, noting that despite frequent market declines, the S&P 500 has consistently reached new highs, reinforcing confidence in American stocks.
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