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Dec 27, 2025 by Rachel Warren

2 Top High-Yielding Dividend ETFs to Buy for 2026

Investing in ETFs can be a great way to boost your portfolio diversification.

Dec 27, 2025 by Robert Izquierdo

Better High-Return ETF: SOXL vs. SPXL

Explore how sector focus and risk profiles set these two popular leveraged ETFs apart for tactical investors.

Dec 27, 2025 by Sara Appino

VBR vs. IWN: Does Vanguard's Low Fee Beat iShares' Broader Diversification?

Explore how cost and portfolio breadth set these two small-cap value ETFs apart for investors seeking tailored exposure.

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Dec 27, 2025 by Billy Duberstein

Will a Santa Claus Rally Set Up a Strong 2026? Here's My Take on the Year-End Window.

A Santa Claus rally appears underway, but what does that portend for 2026?

Dec 27, 2025 by Robert Izquierdo

Better Vanguard ETF: VOO vs. VOOG

Expense ratios, dividend yields, and sector mix set these two Vanguard ETFs apart for investors seeking the right market balance.

Dec 27, 2025 by Sarah Sidlow

Investing in Corporate Bonds? One of These ETFs Holds Up Better Long-Term.

Expense-conscious investors face a tradeoff between higher yield and long-term resilience when choosing between these two bond ETFs.

Dec 27, 2025 by Sara Appino

URTH vs. NZAC: Global Reach or Climate-Conscious Investing?

Explore how differences in ESG screening, sector focus, and fund size may impact your global ETF investing strategy.

Dec 27, 2025 by Sara Appino

VXUS vs. VT: Go International-Only or Include U.S. Stocks?

Explore how global diversification and sector exposure set these two low-cost Vanguard ETFs apart for long-term investors.

Dec 27, 2025 by Sara Appino

IJJ vs. VBR: Should Value Investors Choose Mid-Cap Stability or Small-Cap Growth Potential?

Expense ratios, portfolio size, and sector focus shape how these two value ETFs fit into a diversified investment strategy.

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Dec 27, 2025 by Adam Levy

Warren Buffett Is Leaving Investors With a Clear Warning Before He Retires in January. Here's What Investors Can Do Heading Into 2026.

Buffett is positioning Berkshire's portfolio to help Greg Abel as he takes over in 2026.

Dec 27, 2025 by Sarah Sidlow

Precious Metals Plays: GDX Offers Broader Exposure and Less Volatility Than SLVP

iShares MSCI Global Silver and Metals Miners ETF (SLVP) and VanEck Gold Miners ETF (GDX) differ most on assets under management (AUM), liquidity, and their focus on silver versus gold mining companies.

Dec 27, 2025 by Sara Appino

Size Matters: Comparing Small-Cap and Mid-Cap Value Funds ISCV and IJJ

Fee structure, dividend yield, and portfolio breadth set these two value ETFs apart for investors weighing cost against liquidity.

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Dec 27, 2025 by Stefon Walters

1 Reason I Am Never Selling This International ETF

"Don't put all your eggs in one basket" is a proverb as old as time.

Dec 27, 2025 by Katie Brockman

TQQQ vs. QLD: Which High-Risk, High-Reward Leveraged ETF Is the Better Buy for Investors?

Explore how TQQQ's structure and risk profile set it apart from QLD for investors considering leveraged Nasdaq-100 exposure.

Dec 27, 2025 by Katie Brockman

Battle of the Tech Giants: Is MGK or VUG the Better ETF for Long-Term Growth?

Explore how differences in sector focus, diversification, and cost structure set these two growth ETFs apart for investors.

Dec 27, 2025 by Katie Brockman

VBR vs. ISCV: Which Small-Cap Value ETF Is the Better Buy for Investors?

Explore how differences in sector focus, stock count, and fund structure set these small-cap value ETFs apart for investors.

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Dec 27, 2025 by Sean Williams

Is the Stock Market Going to Crash in 2026? 2 Historically Flawless Indicators Paint a Clear Picture.

These two metrics have an immaculate track record of portending turmoil on Wall Street, dating back to 1871.

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Dec 27, 2025 by Trevor Jennewine

Stock Market Investors Got a Warning From Fed Chair Jerome Powell in 2025. History Says This Will Happen in 2026.

The S&P 500 is trading at one of its most expensive valuations ever by a a key metric.

Dec 26, 2025 by Emma Newbery

Stock Market Today, Dec. 26: S&P Notches New High As Investors Digest Nvidia-Groq Deal

The S&P 500 hit a new intraday high while gold and silver continue to soar, today, Dec. 26, 2025.

Dec 26, 2025 by Eric Trie

SPY vs SPYM: 2 Ways to Own the S&P 500

Both ETFs track the S&P 500, but they serve different investor needs. One minimizes long-term costs. The other emphasizes liquidity when execution matters

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