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Feb 12, 2026 by Leo Sun

1 No-Brainer Vanguard ETF to Buy If You Think U.S. Stocks Are Overvalued

VXUS is an easy way to gain exposure to overseas markets.

Feb 12, 2026 by Eric Trie

Owning Bitcoin Through an ETF: Scale or Lower Fees With IBIT and HODL

The iShares Bitcoin Trust ETF and the VanEck Bitcoin ETF both offerdirect bitcoin exposure, but one dominates in scale and the other offers a fee advantage. Here’s what matters most when choosing between these leading bitcoin ETFs.

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Feb 12, 2026 by William Dahl

2026 Could Be a 'Blockbuster Year' for IPOs. Is the Renaissance IPO ETF a Buy?

In a year when OpenAI, Anthropic, and SpaceX could all go public, this IPO-focused fund deserves a look.

Feb 12, 2026 by John Ballard

GLD Offers Stability While SIL Brings Bigger Swings

From risk profiles to underlying assets, these two ETFs take sharply different paths to precious metals exposure.

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Feb 12, 2026 by David Dierking

Trump Calls for Dow 100,000. Here's Why You Shouldn't Dismiss His Prediction.

President Trump may not see the Dow double in the next three years, but his ability to move the markets with his comments and actions shouldn't be discounted.

Feb 12, 2026 by Sarah Sidlow

SPGM vs. NZAC: Is ESG Investing Worth It?

Explore how these two global ETFs stack up in diversification, ESG focus, and sector exposure—key factors for portfolio strategy.

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Feb 12, 2026 by Daniel Foelber

In December, I Picked the Schwab U.S. Dividend Equity ETF as My Top High-Yield ETF to Buy, and It's Already Up 15% in 2026. Here's Why It's Still a Buy Now.

Value stocks are crushing growth stocks in 2026, benefiting the Schwab U.S. Dividend Equity ETF.

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Feb 12, 2026 by TMF Breakfast News

Breakfast News: Tech Earnings Tell Differing Tales

CSCO and PAYC fall as CGNX surges, real estate stocks take AI-induced hit, and more...

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Feb 12, 2026 by Trevor Jennewine

Buy 2 Vanguard Index Funds to Beat the S&P 500 in the Next Year, According to Wall Street

Wall Street thinks two stock market sectors will outperform the S&P 500 in the next year.

Feb 11, 2026 by Katie Brockman

FSTA vs. RSPS: Which Consumer Staples ETF Is the Better Buy Right Now?

Cost, diversification, and portfolio strategy set these two consumer staples ETFs apart for investors seeking sector exposure.

Feb 11, 2026 by Emma Newbery

Stock Market Today, Feb. 11: S&P 500 Flatlines as Strong Jobs Data Reduces Rate Cut Likelihood

January's positive jobs data reduces the likelihood of upcoming Fed rate cuts, while Robinhood falls on revenue miss, today, Feb. 11, 2026.

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Feb 11, 2026 by Todd Shriber

1 Tech ETF to Buy Hand Over Fist and 1 to Avoid

The technology sector's slack start to 2026 is a good news/bad news proposition.

Feb 11, 2026 by Will Healy

Municipal Employees Dumps 528,000 RING Shares for $35.7 Million

iShares MSCI Global Gold Miners ETF tracks a global index of gold mining firms, offering targeted exposure to the sector’s performance.

Feb 11, 2026 by Dave Kovaleski

Which Invesco Defensive ETF is the Better Buy?

Defensive-minded investors should consider these two consumer-focused Invesco ETFs.

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Feb 11, 2026 by Todd Shriber

This High Dividend ETF Keeps Investors Out of Harm's Way and It's Soaring

This low-volatility ETF is soaring. Oh yeah, it pays a monthly dividend, too.

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Feb 11, 2026 by Matthew Benjamin

Why This Friday Could Be a Big Day for the Stock Market

Friday's inflation report will be closely watched and could move stocks.

Feb 11, 2026 by John Ballard

VGIT Offers Lower Costs While FIGB Provides Broader Exposure

Fee-conscious investors and those seeking wider bond diversification face distinct trade-offs in these two ETF strategies.

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Feb 11, 2026 by Leo Sun

Is Now a Good Time to Revisit International ETFs Like SCHF?

The "ABUSA" trend might drive more investors toward international ETFs.

Feb 11, 2026 by Josh Kohn-Lindquist

Invesco (RSPS) vs. First Trust (FTXG): Which Consumer Staples ETF Is the Better Buy?

Explore how differences in fees, sector purity, and portfolio composition set these consumer staples ETFs apart for investors.

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Feb 11, 2026 by Manali Pradhan, CFA

The Stock Market Is Doing Something It's Only Done 1 Time Since 1871. Should You Be Worried for 2026?

A legendary valuation metric has crossed this threshold only once in the past 155 years of market history.

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