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Jan 26, 2026 by Neil Patel
The Stock Market Is Flashing a Clear Warning to Investors: Here's What History Says Could Happen in 2026 and Beyond
After a huge 337% total return over the past decade, it's time to take a fresh look at the S&P 500's prospects.
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Jan 26, 2026 by Adé Hennis
IWO vs. VONG: How Does A Small Cap Growth Compare Against A Large Cap Growth Fund
These two ETFs cover different Russell Growth Indexes, with different focuses. Here's what they can offer for someone's portfolio.
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Jan 26, 2026 by Adé Hennis
IWO vs. VUG: Comparing Growth ETFs With Different Focuses
Explore how IWO’s small-cap diversity and sector mix set it apart from VUG’s concentrated large-cap approach.
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Jan 26, 2026 by Adé Hennis
IWM vs. QQQ: The Small-Cap Star ETF Against the Large Growth Fund
They're two of the oldest ETFs on the market, tracking two of the most well-known indexes. How does IWM match up against QQQ?
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Jan 26, 2026 by Adé Hennis
How Does This Eco-Friendly ETF Match Up Against This International Fund?
Both NZAC and EEM offer exposure to international stocks, but each ETF takes a completely different approach to compiling its respective holdings.
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Jan 26, 2026 by Adé Hennis
FSTA vs. IYK: The Clash of Two Consumer Staple ETFs
These two ETFs offer exposure to the consumer companies we know and love. Is one of them more ideal to consume a portion of your portfolio?
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Jan 26, 2026 by Adé Hennis
EEM Offers More Of An Internation Focus on Tech Than IXUS
BlackRock's EEM and IXUS ETFs have a very similar approach to investing in international companies, but does one have an edge over the other?
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Jan 26, 2026 by Adé Hennis
SLV vs. SLVP: Choosing Between Investing in Silver or Silver Mining
These two ETFs offer different paths to gaining exposure to silver. Which path would you take?
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Jan 26, 2026 by Adé Hennis
This Tax-Friendly Bond ETF May Have the Edge Over This Corporate Bond ETF
Whether it be to gain exposure to strong bonds, or to save money on taxes, these two fixed-income ETFs have unique qualities.
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Jan 26, 2026 by Adé Hennis
Gold & Silver ETFs: Comparing AAAU vs. SLVP
These two precious metal ETFs delivered strong returns in 2025. But which one will shine the most in your portfolio?
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Jan 26, 2026 by Adé Hennis
SCHO vs. VCSH: The Short-Term Bond Showdown
These fixed-income ETFs offer long-term investing while utilizing short-term bonds. Which one is right for you?
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Jan 26, 2026 by Adé Hennis
These Two Silver Mining ETFs Had Historic Performances in 2025. Will it Continue?
The precious metals industry has been booming lately, and these two silver mining ETFs have benefited significantly from it.
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Jan 26, 2026 by Selena Maranjian
The Only Index Fund I Would Buy and Never Sell Is the Vanguard Total Stock Market ETF (VTI)
This fund is a perfect example of buying the haystack instead of seeking the needle.
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Jan 26, 2026 by Eric Trie
Two Ways to Hold Steady in Short-Term Treasuries: VGSH or SCHO
When markets feel unsettled, investors often turn to short-term Treasury funds to steady their portfolios.The Vanguard Short-Term Treasury ETF and the Schwab Short-Term U.S. Treasury ETF play similar roles, but the details matter when investors are forced to rely on them.
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Jan 26, 2026 by Steven Porrello
The Stock Market Sounds an Alarm for Only the Second Time in 153 Years. Here's What History Says the S&P 500 Will Do in 2026.
The S&P 500 is flashing a warning signal that was last seen in the dot-com era.
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Jan 26, 2026 by Adam Spatacco
The Stock Market Flashes a Warning Seen Only 2 Times Before. History Has a Flawless Track Record on Where the S&P 500 Is Headed in 2026.
The S&P 500 is flashing a rarely seen indicator that could indicate a harsh sell-off on the horizon.
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Jan 26, 2026 by TMF Breakfast News
Breakfast News: Tech Giants Set To Test The Market
Magnificent Seven reporting season starts, new gold record, and more...
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Jan 26, 2026 by Adria Cimino
The Best Vanguard ETF to Invest $1,000 in Right Now
This fund has an excellent track record.
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Jan 26, 2026 by Trevor Jennewine
The Stock Market This Week: President Trump's Tariffs, the Fed's Interest Rate Decision, and Big Tech Earnings
The stock market could be volatile as investors process Trump's latest tariff threat, the Federal Reserve's interest rate decision, and earnings results from four big tech companies.
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Jan 26, 2026 by David Dierking
The 10-Year Yield Just Hit This Level for the First Time in 4 Months; Here's What It Means for Future Returns
Geopolitical developments just sent long-term Treasury yields sharply higher. What does this mean for the short-term future of government bonds?
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