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The L.A. Lakers Delivered a 1-Year Return of 25%. These ETFs Have Done Even Better.
Most people don't have $12.5 billion to buy the L.A. Lakers. But with stock ETFs, you could earn a higher return than the Lakers' owners.
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Aug 15, 2026 by Sara Appino
Which Gold ETF Is the Better Buy: iShares' IAU or State Street's GLD?
Both funds track physical gold with nearly identical returns, but IAU's lower 0.25% expense ratio could compound into meaningful savings over decades for buy-and-hold investors.
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Aug 15, 2026 by Sara Appino
Vanguard's VNQI or FlexShares' GQRE: Which Global Real Estate ETF Should Long-Term Investors Choose?
GQRE leans heavily on U.S. real estate despite its global branding, and that domestic tilt has delivered better returns than VNQI's more genuinely international portfolio.
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Aug 15, 2026 by Sara Appino
Which U.S. Real Estate ETF Is the Better Buy: Vanguard's VNQ or State Street's RWR?
Both funds own the same blue chip REITs, but their differences in cost, structure, and recent performance make this an interesting choice.
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Aug 15, 2026 by Sara Appino
Which Is the Better Energy ETF: State Street's Fossil Fuel XOP or iShares' Clean Energy ICLN?
XOP has rewarded investors with proven commodity returns while ICLN has tested their patience with the promise of a cleaner future.
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Aug 15, 2026 by Sara Appino
Vanguard's VGLT or Schwab's SCHQ: Which Long-Term Treasury ETF Is the Better Buy?
VGLT and SCHQ track the same index, charge the same fee, and move in perfect lockstep. So why does the choice between them still matter?
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Aug 15, 2026 by Sara Appino
Which Is the Better Dividend ETF: Schwab's Defensive SCHD or Fidelity's Tech-Tilted FDVV?
Schwab prioritizes healthcare and consumer defensives with a 3.1% yield, while Fidelity tilts toward technology for growth. Which strategy suits your income goals?
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Aug 15, 2026 by Robert Izquierdo
Which Broad Market ETF Wins for Your Portfolio, the iShares ITOT or Schwab's SCHB?
Both funds track nearly identical U.S. stock market exposure with matching 0.03% fees and 1% yields.
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Aug 15, 2026 by Robert Izquierdo
Which Is the Better Artificial Intelligence ETF, Roundhill's CHAT or Vanguard's VGT?
Roundhill's focused AI portfolio delivered 75.8% returns while Vanguard's diversified approach offers stability.
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Aug 15, 2026 by Robert Izquierdo
Which Is the Better ETF, State Street's Broad Market Exposure Through SPY or Invesco's Tech-Focused QQQ?
QQQ delivered higher returns while SPY sports lower fees and a higher dividend yield.
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Aug 15, 2026 by Robert Izquierdo
Which Is the Better Short-Term Bond ETF, Vanguard's VTES or VanEck's SMB?
VTES holds 3,373 securities with a 0.05% expense ratio, while SMB tracks a narrower index with 335 holdings and a 2.8% yield.
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