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Apr 3, 2026 by Sarah Sidlow

Gold Prices Are on the Move: Is GLD or IAU the Better ETF Pick?

Explore how key differences in cost and trading flexibility could impact your gold ETF selection strategy.

Apr 3, 2026 by Johnny Rice

The Stock Market Is Flashing 4 Warning Signs at Once. The Last Time This Happened, It Lost $7 Trillion.

Four major warning signs are flashing at the same time -- a rare combination that preceded bear markets in the past.

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Apr 3, 2026 by Anthony Di Pizio

2 No-Brainer Vanguard ETFs to Buy During the Stock Market Sell-Off

Throughout history, investors who bought during stock market declines while maintaining a long-term outlook yielded strong returns.

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Apr 3, 2026 by Sean Williams

The Stock Market's "Trump Slump" Likely Isn't Over -- and There's a Big Reason Why

President Donald Trump's actions may force the Fed's hand.

Apr 3, 2026 by Dave Kovaleski

Retail Investors Are Getting Cautious: Is That Actually a Contrarian Buy Signal?

Retail investors have pulled back in recent weeks. Is it time to buy?

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Apr 2, 2026 by Reuben Gregg Brewer

VTI Is Down From Its High, but Its 52-Week Range Tells a Different Story. Here Is What Long-Term Investors Should Make of It

Vanguard Total Stock Market Index ETF has been selling off, but it is still materially higher than it was a year ago.

Apr 2, 2026 by Seena Hassouna

VDC vs. IYK: Vanguard's Structural Advantage and IYK's Defensive Twist

Sector mix, yield, and fees shape how these consumer staples ETFs fit different investor priorities beyond just price or payout.

Apr 2, 2026 by Seena Hassouna

GDX vs. SGDM: A $27 Billion Size Gap and a Concentration Difference Worth Noting

Explore how differences in fund size, holdings, and risk metrics shape the distinct profiles of these two gold miner ETFs.

Apr 2, 2026 by Seena Hassouna

SLV vs. GLD: Two Metals That Don't Move the Same Way

Compare how gold and silver ETFs differ in cost, volatility, and structure to help refine your precious metals investing approach.

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Apr 2, 2026 by Daniel Foelber

The Best-Performing Vanguard ETF Over the Last Decade Is Issuing an 8-for-1 Stock Split. But Should Investors Be Concerned That 44% of the ETF Is Invested in Just 3 Growth Stocks?

Betting big on tech stocks has paid off for long-term investors.

Apr 2, 2026 by Katie Brockman

IYK vs. XLP: How These Consumer Staples ETFs Compare on Risk, Returns, and Fees

Expense ratios, sector exposure, and fund size set these two consumer staples ETFs apart for investors weighing cost versus coverage.

Apr 2, 2026 by James Brumley

Warren Buffett Says Buy This 1 Investment and Turn $300 a Month Into $1 Million

In their quest for market-beating gains, too many investors often end up undermining their portfolio's performance.

Apr 2, 2026 by Seena Hassouna

FSTA vs. RSPS: Two Paths to Consumer Staples Exposure

Fee structure, portfolio makeup, and dividend yield set these two consumer staples ETFs apart for investors weighing their options.

Apr 2, 2026 by Emma Newbery

Stock Market Today, April 2: Markets Muted on Mixed Iran War Reports

Today, April 2, 2026, stocks bounced following early losses on hopes that oil traffic could resume.

Apr 2, 2026 by Andy Gould

VDC vs. RSPS: For Consumer Staples ETFs, Does Equal Weighting Beat Lower Costs?

Expense ratios, diversification strategies, and dividend payouts set these two consumer staples ETFs apart.

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Apr 2, 2026 by Daniel Foelber

Meet the 2 Vanguard ETFs That Are Issuing 6-for-1 Stock Splits in April. Here's Why Both Are Buys Now.

These splits will make it significantly less expensive to own a full share of these low-cost growth ETFs.

Apr 2, 2026 by David Dierking

3 Dividend ETFs Quietly Outperforming the Market Right Now

The S&P 500 may be down on the year, but most dividend ETFs are beating the index by a sizable margin in 2026.

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Apr 2, 2026 by Anders Bylund

Dow, S&P 500, Nasdaq: From Morning Meltdown to Midday "Meh"

Markets opened lower on Iran fears and a Tesla stumble, but bounced back. Here's what investors need to know about Thursday's volatile session.

Apr 2, 2026 by Andy Gould

PBJ vs. XLP: Which Consumer Staples ETF Is the Better Buy?

Expense ratios, sector mix, and yield set these funds apart -- here's how their strategies could fit different portfolio goals.

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Apr 2, 2026 by David Jagielski, CPA

It's Been 1 Year Since the Liberation Day Tariffs Were Announced. Here's Why the S&P 500 Didn't Crash

The stock market has generated above-average returns over the past year.

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Gold Prices Are on the Move: Is GLD or IAU the Better ETF Pick?

The Stock Market Is Flashing 4 Warning Signs at Once. The Last Time This Happened, It Lost $7 Trillion.

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The Stock Market's "Trump Slump" Likely Isn't Over -- and There's a Big Reason Why

Retail Investors Are Getting Cautious: Is That Actually a Contrarian Buy Signal?

VTI Is Down From Its High, but Its 52-Week Range Tells a Different Story. Here Is What Long-Term Investors Should Make of It

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SLV vs. GLD: Two Metals That Don't Move the Same Way

The Best-Performing Vanguard ETF Over the Last Decade Is Issuing an 8-for-1 Stock Split. But Should Investors Be Concerned That 44% of the ETF Is Invested in Just 3 Growth Stocks?

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Stock Market Today, April 2: Markets Muted on Mixed Iran War Reports

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