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Oct 3, 2026 by Dana George

XLRE vs. RWO: Which Real Estate ETF Offers Better Value

One fund targets U.S. large-caps with a 0.08% fee, while the other spans 224 global stocks with a fee of 0.5%. Both yield 3.5%, but their performance and risk profiles diverge.

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Oct 3, 2026 by Dave Kovaleski

Investors: This Is the Most Expensive Risk You Might Be Taking Without Even Realizing It

Investing can be risky, but so can not investing.

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Oct 3, 2026 by Chris Neiger

If a Recession Is Coming, This Is the 1 ETF I'd Buy Without a Second Thought

The Vanguard S&P 500 ETF is one of the best ways to ride out economic downturns.

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Oct 3, 2026 by David Dierking

VIG vs. SCHD: The Better Dividend ETF Might Be the One With the Lower Yield

There are far more important factors to consider when choosing between these two funds than just the yield.

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Oct 3, 2026 by Daniel Foelber

Thinking About Buying 10-Year Treasury Notes Yielding 5.3% Instead of Dividend Stocks Like Coca-Cola? Consider These 3 Factors First.

Many dividend stocks can't compete with Treasury notes on yield alone in today's elevated interest rate environment.

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Oct 3, 2026 by Geoffrey Seiler

How to Protect Your Portfolio as the Fed Raises Interest Rates

Historically, stocks see an initial pullback after the Federal Reserve raises rates.

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Oct 3, 2026 by Stefon Walters

Investing $500 Monthly Into This Growth ETF Could Be Your Ticket to $800,000

Time and consistency go a long way in investing.

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Oct 3, 2026 by Sean Williams

Midterm Elections Are One Month Away: Almost a Century of History Says This Would Be the Best Outcome for Stocks

Prediction markets point to a worst-case scenario unfolding for Wall Street on Election Night.

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Oct 3, 2026 by David Dierking

History Says the Midterm Elections Make October & November a Great Time to Buy Stocks

We're about to enter what's historically been a very strong period for U.S. stocks.

Breakfast News: The 20-Year Stock Challenge

Oct 3, 2026 by The Motley Fool Team

Breakfast News: The 20-Year Stock Challenge

Analysts from Hidden Gems and Rule Breakers call out their "Inevitables" -- stocks they'll hold for the very long term.

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Oct 3, 2026 by Reuben Gregg Brewer

Dividends Will Matter More Than Growth by 2030: Here's My Case

Investing is often viewed as a choice between growth and value, but dividend investing is the approach I would suggest investors take.

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Oct 3, 2026 by Marc Guberti

What Is the Stock Market? It's Not a Casino. Here's How I Filter Winners From Losers.

The stock market isn't Las Vegas if you know how to play.

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Oct 3, 2026 by Keith Speights

Which Is the Better Dividend ETF for Income Investors: JEPQ or SCHD?

Two different tools for two different jobs.

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Oct 3, 2026 by Neil Patel

If You Invest $300 Per Month in the Vanguard Information Technology ETF for 20 Years, Here's What History Says You Could End Up With

This ETF's impressive track record has built immense for long-term investors.

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Oct 3, 2026 by Sean Williams

President Donald Trump Claims, "Interest Rates Are Too High, They're Not Appropriate," but the Bond Market Says He's Wrong

Soaring long-duration Treasury bond yields are sending an unmistakable message to President Trump, Wall Street, and investors.

Oct 2, 2026 by Daniel Sparks

4 Stocks Delivered About Half of the S&P 500's Gain This Year

If the typical stock trailed, which stocks carried the index?

Oct 2, 2026 by Robert Izquierdo

Better Pharmaceuticals ETF: VanEck's PPH vs. Invesco PJP

VanEck offers lower costs and double the dividend yield, while Invesco delivered stronger 1-year returns with more balanced holdings.

Oct 2, 2026 by Robert Izquierdo

Better iShares Small-Cap Growth ETF: ISCG vs. IWO

IWO dominates in liquidity and assets under management, while ISCG offers a leaner fee structure and stronger dividend yield. Sector weightings and portfolio composition differ significantly between the two.

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Oct 2, 2026 by Leo Sun

3 of the Best ETFs to Buy and Hold if a Recession Is Coming

VHT, BND, and VOO could be your best bets in the next economic downturn.

Oct 2, 2026 by Emma Newbery

Stock Market Midday, Oct. 2: Stocks Rally as Weak Jobs Data Cools Fed Rate Hike Bets

Today, Oct. 2, 2026, September employment came in cooler than expected, spurring a broad market advance and renewed optimism among growth investors.

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