Benjamin Graham’s influence on modern value investing, including Warren Buffett’s philosophy, is profound. Graham endorsed low-cost index funds over individual stock picking, a theme Buffett also endorses. Graham’s late-life philosophy aligns with the idea that most investors will do better with a broad market index like the S&P 500.

Graham observed that most investors fail to outperform the market, reinforcing his belief in low-cost index funds. By 1976, he recommended broad diversification, minimal trading, low costs, and rules-based investing, the core principles of modern S&P 500 index funds.

Defensive investors should opt for a broad index fund over individual stock picking, as Graham believed they lack the time or skill for deep analysis. Top S&P 500 ETFs to consider include Vanguard S&P 500 ETF (VOO), iShares Core S&P 500 ETF (IVV), and State Street SPDR S&P 500 ETF (SPY).

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