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Jul 3, 2026 by Will Healy

iShares Silver ETF Tops Global X Rival in Yield and Five-Year Returns

Compare cost, liquidity, and portfolio makeup as two leading silver miner ETFs take different approaches to sector exposure.

Jul 3, 2026 by David Dierking

This Tech ETF Is Quietly Outperforming QQQ in 2026 -- Is There Still Time to Buy?

Shareholders of the Invesco QQQ ETF (QQQ) aren't getting the tech exposure they think they are. This pure-play ETF is better.

Jul 3, 2026 by Matthew Benjamin

Why the Supreme Court's Ruling on the Fed This Week Is Good for the Stock Market

Central bank independence is critical to economic growth and healthy financial markets.

Jul 3, 2026 by Dave Kovaleski

Is One of These Broad Market ETFs Better Than the Other?

Both funds charge 0.03% expense ratios and delivered similar 1-year returns, but differ in holdings count and five-year performance.

Jul 3, 2026 by Andy Gould

VT vs. SCHF: Which International ETF Is the Better Buy for Investors?

Compare global reach and income potential for these two international ETFs.

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Jul 3, 2026 by Ben Gran

VDE vs. VPU: Which Vanguard ETF Is a Better Way to Invest in Rising Energy Prices?

The best reason to buy energy and utilities stocks might not be what you expected.

Jul 3, 2026 by Dave Kovaleski

Here is the Best Bank ETF

Portfolio concentration and weighting strategies set these two banking ETFs apart, shaping their risk and return profiles for investors.

Jul 3, 2026 by Brendan Coffey

Vanguard Growth ETF vs Small-Cap Growth: Is a Large Cap or Small Cap ETF the Better Choice?

VUG's tech concentration delivered $1,829 on a $1,000 investment over five years, while VBK's diversified approach offers different risk-return dynamics.

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Jul 3, 2026 by Katie Brockman

SpaceX vs. S&P 500 ETF: Here's Which One History Says Is More Likely to Outperform

History offers a resounding answer when it comes to mega IPOs.

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Jul 3, 2026 by Reuben Gregg Brewer

He Predicted the Dot-com Bubble Burst. Now He's Saying SpaceX Could be a Fresh Warning Sign.

Jeremy Grantham famously called the Dot-com bubble's top, and he's increasingly worried about an AI bubble.

Jul 3, 2026 by Brendan Coffey

Sprott Gold Miners vs Global X Silver Miners: Which Precious Metal Producer ETF Should You Buy?

SIL surged 62% in one year, but SGDM delivered stronger 5-year growth with lower volatility and fees. Which precious metals play fits your portfolio?

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Jul 3, 2026 by Neil Patel

Want Decades of Passive Income? Buy This ETF and Hold It Forever.

Investor portfolios can become more diversified with the addition of dividend stocks.

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Jul 3, 2026 by Sean Williams

This Time-Tested Metric Has Foreshadowed Virtually Every Major Stock Market Downturn This Century -- and It's Sounding a Warning Right Now

Outsize risk-taking by investors is one of Wall Street's biggest and most accurate red flags.

Jul 3, 2026 by Keith Speights

If You Put $10,000 in This Dividend ETF 15 Years Ago, Here's How Much You'd Have Today (Hint: It's a Lot)

The Schwab U.S. Dividend Equity ETF is anything but boring.

Jul 3, 2026 by Neil Patel

The Stock Market Is Flashing a Clear Warning to Investors: Here's What History Says Could Happen in 2026 and Beyond

The S&P 500 index's trailing 10-year total return of 325% has resulted in what some believe is a frothy market environment.

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Jul 3, 2026 by Anthony Di Pizio

Prediction: This Unstoppable Vanguard ETF Will Beat the S&P 500 in the Second Half of 2026

Some of America's largest growth stocks are down this year, but a recovery might be on the way.

Jul 2, 2026 by Motley Fool YouTube

How to Define Your Acceptable Rate of Return -- and Build a Portfolio to Reach It

Tie your portfolio to an "acceptable" return, then let time and quality businesses do the heavy lifting.

Jul 2, 2026 by David Dierking

IEFA vs. VXUS: Both Are Cheap. Both Are Broad. Here Is the Key Difference Long-Term Investors Need to Understand.

These international stock ETFs from iShares and Vanguard are very different once you look under the surface.

Jul 2, 2026 by Ben Gran

IWO vs. IWM: What's the Best Way to Buy Small-Cap Stocks?

Two iShares ETFs offer different ways to invest in Russell 2000 small caps.

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Jul 2, 2026 by Jennifer Saibil

Is the Stock Market Entering Its Melt-Up Phase? Here's What History Says Investors Should Do Right Now.

Don't panic; do this instead.

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