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Dec 23, 2025 by Eric Trie
CHAT vs. XLK: Leaning Into AI’s Next Phase or Anchoring in Mega-Cap Tech
Both ETFs invest in technology, but they reflect very different views of where value will come from. One anchors exposure to today’s market leaders, while the other leans into how generative AI could reshape returns over time

Dec 23, 2025 by Eric Trie
VEA vs IEFA: How Index Rules Shape Developed-Market Exposure
Both funds target developed markets outside the U.S., but they follow different index rulebooks. Those rules determine whether Canada and South Korea are included and can ultimately impact how an international portfolio is built

Dec 23, 2025 by Eric Trie
Stock Market Today, Dec. 23: U.S. Stocks Hold Near Records on Narrow Tech-Led Gains
Mega-cap tech and AI stocks carried major indexes in thin holiday trading, while healthcare strength after Novo Nordisk’s Wegovy pill approval added selective support amid a resilient economic backdrop.
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