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Sep 1, 2026 by Robert Izquierdo
Choosing the Better Space ETF: Tema's NASA Focused on Space Innovators or First Trust's MISL Targeting Aerospace and Defense
Tema's active strategy targets high-growth space companies but carries higher volatility and fees. First Trust offers broader diversification with lower costs and drawdown risk.
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Sep 1, 2026 by Dave Kovaleski
Vanguard Health Care ETF vs Simplify Health Care ETF
Vanguard offers broad exposure at 0.09% cost with 1.5% yield, while Simplify's active strategy returned 32.4% over one year but charges 0.51%.
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Sep 1, 2026 by Dana George
Cash Pays, but It Doesn't Grow: Why Advisors Still Favor Dividend ETFs for Retirees
Cash only feels safe when you forget about the destructive impact of inflation.
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Sep 1, 2026 by Anders Bylund
Stocks Fall on Rising Yields and Oil, With Apple the Lone Bright Spot
Apple jumped 3% on its first day under a new CEO, and the market fell anyway. When a rising trillion-dollar stock can't lift the indexes, look at the bond market.
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Sep 1, 2026 by Emma Newbery
Stock Market Midday, Sept. 1: Stocks Slide on Global Bond Sell-Off
Brent crude climbs as U.S.-Iran tensions escalate, fueling a broad bond sell-off and inflation concerns today, Sept. 1, 2026.
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Sep 1, 2026 by Anders Bylund
What a $200 Monthly Investment in a Low-Return ETF Looks Like After 25 Years
What does 25 years of $200 monthly investments in the world's most boring ETF actually produce? The answer is more inspiring than you'd think.
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Sep 1, 2026 by Todd Shriber
1 Magnificent Vanguard Growth ETF I'm Buying Hand Over Fist in September
With growth and small-cap stocks in strong form, the Vanguard S&P Small-Cap 600 Growth ETF is a "buy" in September.
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Sep 1, 2026 by Sarah Sidlow
Silver Miners ETF Outperforms Gold Fund, but Carries Double Risk
SIL's 86.6% one-year return beats AAAU's 35.5%, yet mining equities face operational risks that physical bullion avoids.
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Sep 1, 2026 by Sarah Sidlow
Going Global: Vanguard Emerging Markets ETF vs. iShares World ETF Comparison
iShares delivers stronger five-year returns, but Vanguard's lower costs and higher dividend yield appeal to income investors seeking emerging-market exposure.
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Sep 1, 2026 by Sarah Sidlow
Schwab Small-Cap ETF Outperforms Vanguard on One-Year Returns by Letting Sandisk Shine
Both funds charge identical 0.03% expense ratios, but Vanguard holds significantly more assets and offers a higher dividend yield of 1.2%.
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Sep 1, 2026 by Matt Frankel, CFP®
This ETF Has a Lot Riding on the Fed’s Next Move
Small-cap stocks have performed well in 2026, but that could potentially change.
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Sep 1, 2026 by Jennifer Saibil
This ETF Could Take You From $10,000 to $733,998 With Practically Zero Effort on Your Part
Sit back and let the market do its compounding magic.
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Sep 1, 2026 by Matt DiLallo
This Brilliant Dividend ETF Can Build Passive Income While You Sleep. Here's How.
This ETF focuses on dividend growers.
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Sep 1, 2026 by Ben Gran
History Says This 1 ETF Could Turn $1,000 into $28,289 in 20 Years. Here's the Math.
The Schwab U.S. Large-Cap Growth ETF has delivered wealth-multiplying returns for the past 16 years.
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Sep 1, 2026 by Daniel Foelber
Nvidia Is 7.6% of the Vanguard S&P 500 ETF (VOO) but Over 12% of These 5 Magnificent Low-Cost Vanguard ETFs. Here's My Top Pick to Buy Now.
The S&P 500 is a great way to invest in Nvidia, but there are even better ETFs for growth investors.
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Sep 1, 2026 by Sean Williams
The Odds of a September Rate Hike Have Nearly Doubled, Courtesy of Fed Chair Kevin Warsh -- Here's What He Just Said
Kevin Warsh just leveled with Wall Street about inflation.
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Sep 1, 2026 by David Dierking
Should You Put 5% of Your Portfolio in Bitcoin? Here's What the Numbers Say.
Even more conservative retail investors should look into adding Bitcoin to their portfolios.
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Sep 1, 2026 by Adam Levy
The Stock Market Is Flashing a Major Red Flag Seen Only Once Before. Here's What's Different This Time.
How worried should investors be about high stock valuations?
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Sep 1, 2026 by Keith Noonan
Cathie Wood's Ark Has Delivered Just a 13.8% Annualized Return Since 2014, Roughly Matching the S&P 500. Should You Trust Her Bold Predictions for 2030?
Cathie Wood and Ark Invest have set some big targets for 2030. How should investors view them?
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Sep 1, 2026 by Selena Maranjian
If You'd Invested $5,000 in the Vanguard S&P 500 ETF (VOO) a Decade Ago, Here's What You'd Have Today
Investing in the S&P 500 is a great way to participate in the growth of the U.S. economy.
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