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Jan 24, 2026 by Sarah Sidlow
Investing in Small-Cap ETFs: ISCG's Lower Fees or SLYG's Higher Dividend?
Explore how differences in portfolio size, sector focus, and risk profiles set these two small-cap growth ETFs apart for investors.
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Jan 24, 2026 by Stefon Walters
If I Had to Bet on 1 Vanguard ETF Outperforming the Market in 2026, This Would Be It
It would be a routine year for the ETF if it happens.
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Jan 24, 2026 by Sara Appino
Treasury Lockdown or Income Adventure? Here's What Sets IEI and FBND Apart.
FBND and IEI diverge on yield, risk, and sector mix—see how their distinct strategies could shape your fixed income portfolio.
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Jan 24, 2026 by Sean Williams
The Stock Market's $7.8 Trillion Warning Shows Investors' Actions Speak Louder Than Their Words
The popularity of one asset class may portend trouble for Wall Street.
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Jan 24, 2026 by Adé Hennis
ACWX vs. SPGM: Choosing Between Strong International Exposure Or Emerging MarketsETF Compare Against an Emerging Markets ETF
These two ETFs offer exposure to stocks worldwide, but one fund takes a completely different approach to its international portfolio.
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Jan 23, 2026 by Jeremy Bowman
This ETF Almost Doubled Last Year and It's Nearly Twice as Cheap as the S&P 500. Is It a Buy?
South Korean stocks soared last year. Is there more left in the tank?
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Jan 23, 2026 by Howard Smith
Stock Market Today, Jan. 23: Intel's Weak Outlook Weighs on Dow While Nasdaq Edges Higher
Intel's downbeat outlook knocked the Dow while strength in mega-cap and AI names kept the Nasdaq in the green, today, Jan. 23, 2026.
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Jan 23, 2026 by Will Healy
Premier Path Loads Up ACWX With 64,000 Shares Bought
This ETF tracks a global index excluding U.S. equities, providing diversified exposure to developed and emerging international markets.
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Jan 23, 2026 by David Jagielski, CPA
Looking for Growth Opportunities Outside the U.S. Market? This International ETF Soared Past the S&P 500 Last Year
The iShares Core MSCI EAFE is a low-cost exchange-traded fund that invests in many top international stocks.
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Jan 23, 2026 by TMF Breakfast News
Breakfast News: INTC Drops as CEO Flags Demand Gap
Intel's outlook misses the mark, Intuitive Surgical gains from procedure growth, and more...
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Jan 23, 2026 by David Jagielski, CPA
New Investors: Build Your Portfolio Around These 2 Rock-Solid ETFs
Together, investing in these funds can give you a position in many of the top dividend stocks and growth stocks in the world.
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Jan 23, 2026 by David Jagielski, CPA
Here's How Much a $250-Per-Month Investment in the S&P 500 Could Grow to Over 25 Years
A simple strategy can often be the best one for long-term investors to deploy.
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Jan 23, 2026 by William Dahl
This 26,409% Gain Shows Why Politics Has No Place in Investing
A Great Recession, a once-in-a-century pandemic, and three wars couldn't hold markets back.
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Jan 22, 2026 by David Jagielski, CPA
Is Now the Time to Move Away From the "Magnificent Seven" and Into Small-Cap Stocks?
Many of the "Magnificent Seven" stocks have been losing steam over the past year.
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Jan 22, 2026 by Adam Levy
The S&P 500 Just Did Something We've Never Seen Before. Here's What Happens in 2026 and Beyond.
This massive trend continued to take hold in 2025, but it could unwind at any point.
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Jan 22, 2026 by David Jagielski, CPA
2 High-Yielding ETFs That Income Investors Will Love
These funds pay more than double the rate of the S&P 500 average and invest in a wide range of stocks.
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Jan 22, 2026 by Howard Smith
Stock Market Today, Jan. 22: Markets Surge Again Today After Greenland Tariffs Are Dropped
Tariff relief on Greenland-linked trade sparked a broad rebound in clean-energy names and tech-heavy benchmarks, today, Jan. 22, 2026.
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Jan 22, 2026 by Reuben Gregg Brewer
The Smartest S&P 500 ETF to Buy With $100 Right Now
Investors looking at the market today should probably err on the side of caution by opting to go with this unique S&P 500 ETF.
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Jan 22, 2026 by David Jagielski, CPA
The S&P 500 Hasn't Been This Expensive Since the Early 2000s. Is a Crash Inevitable in 2026?
The Shiller P/E ratio is nearly at 41, and it's the highest it's been since before the dot-com crash.
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Jan 22, 2026 by Daniel Foelber
I Correctly Predicted That These 15 Dow Jones Stocks Would Boost Their Payouts in 2025. Here's Why It Can Happen Again in 2026.
The Dow is chock-full of high-quality companies that pay growing dividends.
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