Market Trends

The major index funds are near record highs, but one risk hiding in plain sight could change the math for new money.

Today, June 3, 2026, oil racing back toward $100 and Iran-related tensions rattled risk appetite as AI bellwethers faced fresh bubble talk.

Explore how Blackstone’s real estate scale stacks up against Apollo’s integrated retirement model, with a side-by-side look at risk, cash flow, and valuation.

How index rebalancing can distort prices and what passive investors can do to protect themselves.

The benchmark index looks historically expensive at 33 times earnings.

The Invesco QQQ Trust continues to outperform better-known S&P 500 ETFs.

How investor narratives can overpower hard data -- and create both risks and opportunities.

Pure high-yield equity strategies can be potentially risky. But the combination of yield, strategy, and portfolio composition makes one of these ETFs the clear winner.

Why cash-rich balance sheets and short-term assumptions matter more than big growth stories.

VDC is a good defensive play, but it isn't built to beat the market in the long run.

Sprott manages investments in precious metals and critical materials, specializing in gold, silver, uranium, and other commodities.

When investors think of the S&P 500 funds, ETFs from Vanguard, iShares, and State Street tend to come to mind. Invesco offers an intriguing alternative.

Today, June 3, 2026, oil prices gained this morning as growing uncertainty in the Middle East reduced risk appetite.

The Vanguard Growth ETF (VUG) is tied closely to the market’s largest growth companies, while the Vanguard Small-Cap Growth ETF (VBK) spreads exposure across smaller firms with less certain earnings paths. For investors seeking growth, the choice is really about whether to lean on today’s dominant leaders or look further down the market for the next wave of growth.

Is it the right time to increase your exposure to gold?

Its current yield won't wow investors, but that isn't what ultimately matters.

A side-by-side look at two sector funds reveals key differences in risk, income focus, and portfolio composition for energy-minded investors.

SpaceX is the hottest name in IPOs right now. Should you invest through this ETF?

Goldman Sachs stands to benefit from a big IPO push, so it's not shocking that its CEO is upbeat about investor demand for now.

It has the qualities to lead investors through turmoil and bright days.