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Jan 25, 2026 by Jeremy Bowman

The Stock Market Just Did Something It Hasn't Done Since 1996. History Says This Happens Next.

Small-cap stocks just beat large-cap stocks for 14 straight days.

Jan 25, 2026 by Katie Brockman

IWO vs. MGK: How Small-Cap Diversification Compares to Mega-Cap Growth

From sector tilts to portfolio concentration, key differences between these ETFs could shape your approach to growth investing.

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Jan 25, 2026 by James Brumley

What the Fed's Expected 2026 Rate Cuts Could Mean for the Stock Market

Don't overthink the unusual situations the market and economy are in right now.

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Jan 25, 2026 by Matt DiLallo

Want to Add Emerging Markets To Your Portfolio? EEM Offers a Tech Focus While SCHE Is More Affordable

Key differences in fees, sector mix, and yield shape how SCHE and EEM fit into a diversified emerging markets portfolio.

Jan 25, 2026 by Katie Brockman

SPDR's SPTM Offers Broad Market Reach, While Vanguard's VTV Targets Value Stocks. Which Is the Better Buy?

Explore how sector focus, risk profiles, and dividend yields set these two popular ETFs apart for different investment goals.

Jan 25, 2026 by Katie Brockman

VOOG vs. IWO: Is S&P 500 Stability or Small-Cap Growth Potential the Better Buy Right Now?

Expense ratios, sector focus, and portfolio makeup set these two growth ETFs apart. Here's what that means for your investment strategy.

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Jan 25, 2026 by Patrick Sanders

You Can Do Better Than Rocket Labs With This 1 ETF

You can still get Rocket Lab's returns, but with the added bonus of diversification.

Jan 25, 2026 by Matt DiLallo

Portfolio Anchors: SCHB Offers Broader Growth Exposure While VTV Delivers Value and a Higher Yield

Explore how these two ETFs balance diversification, sector focus, and income to address different investment goals.

Jan 25, 2026 by Adé Hennis

This Bond ETF Has a Special Tax Advantage Over One of Fidelity's Top Bond Fund

Fidelity is heavily invested in the bond market, having some of the top bond ETFs. But how will one of its best funds compare against a bond ETF with tax benefits?

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Jan 25, 2026 by Matt DiLallo

Want to Invest Globally? IEFA Offers Broader Diversification Than EEM.

Lower fees, broader sector coverage, and higher yield set these two international ETFs apart for investors weighing global exposure.

Jan 25, 2026 by Adé Hennis

These International ETFs Can Add Unique Diversity to Your Portfolio

It's a matchup between two of the top international ETFs that exclude U.S. stocks. Does one have the advantage?

Jan 25, 2026 by Sarah Sidlow

Precious Metals Investing: PPLT's Simple Platinum Access vs. SIL's Mining Holdings

Explore how direct platinum exposure and diversified silver mining stocks differ in cost, risk, and portfolio structure for investors.

Jan 25, 2026 by Sara Appino

The Gold Rush Continues: GDX's Amplified Bet vs. GLD's Steady Hold

Explore how differing exposures to gold and mining stocks shape the risk, cost, and diversification profiles of these two popular ETFs.

Jan 25, 2026 by Sara Appino

Tax-Free Income vs. Treasury Safety: Inside VGSH and SMB ETFs

Explore how differences in bond type, tax treatment, and liquidity set these two short-term ETFs apart for income-focused investors.

Jan 25, 2026 by Sara Appino

Government vs. Corporate Bonds: VGIT's Certainty or IGIB's Opportunity?

IGIB and VGIT take different approaches to balancing income, risk, and diversification for fixed income investors.

Jan 25, 2026 by Sara Appino

IYK vs. PBJ: Blue-Chip Stability or Concentrated Food Bets?

Explore how differences in cost, yield, and sector coverage set these two consumer-focused ETFs apart for portfolio builders.

Jan 25, 2026 by Robert Izquierdo

Better Artificial Intelligence Tech ETF: Roundhill's CHAT vs. Vanguard's VGT

Explore how active management, risk, and diversification set these two tech ETFs apart for investors seeking different strategies.

Jan 25, 2026 by Sarah Sidlow

Breaking Up With U.S. Stocks? SPDW Offers Lower Costs and Higher Yield Than ACWX.

Explore how each ETF's unique market coverage and sector mix could shape your international investing strategy.

Jan 25, 2026 by Katie Brockman

SCHB vs. SPTM: Which Total Stock Market ETF Is the Better Buy for Investors?

SCHB’s wider company coverage and larger asset base set it apart in ways that may influence portfolio diversification strategies.

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Jan 25, 2026 by David Dierking

Vanguard Russell 2000 ETF: A Smart Small-Cap Play Right Now?

Small-caps are off to a fast start in 2026. Is now the time to jump into the Russell 2000 again?

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