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Jan 17, 2026 by Jake Lerch
VB vs. IJR: Vanguard Small Cap ETF Delivers Higher Returns With a Lower Dividend Yield
Explore how portfolio breadth and sector tilts set these two leading small-cap ETFs apart for diversified investors.
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Jan 17, 2026 by Jake Lerch
IWY vs. IWO: IWY Goes Heavy on Big Tech, While IWO Focuses on Small Caps. Is Either One a Must-Own ETF?
Explore how each ETF’s approach to diversification and sector focus shapes the balance between risk and opportunity for growth investors.
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Jan 17, 2026 by Jake Lerch
Growth-Oriented ETFs: VONG Has Lower Fees, While IWY Has Delivered Higher Returns
Explore how differences in sector exposure, fees, and portfolio concentration set these two growth ETFs apart for investors.
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Jan 17, 2026 by Sara Appino
SIVR vs. PPLT: Riding Silver and Platinum's Explosive 2025 Rally
Fee structure, asset scale, and risk profiles set these two precious metals ETFs apart for investors weighing silver versus platinum.
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Jan 17, 2026 by Jake Lerch
RSP vs. IVV: Is RSP's Diversification or IVV's Lower Fees Better for Average Investors?
Explore how differing sector weights and risk profiles set these two S&P 500 ETFs apart for investors seeking distinct portfolio benefits.
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Jan 17, 2026 by David Dierking
VOO vs VTI: What's the Better U.S. Stock ETF Buy?
Choosing between the Vanguard S&P 500 ETF (VOO) and the Vanguard Total Stock Market ETF (VTI) comes down to your opinion on small caps.
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Jan 17, 2026 by Rick Orford
Is Rocket Lab Stock a Millionaire-Maker in 2026
Rocket Lab is surging on massive contracts and backlog growth, but this one factor could decide whether the stock keeps soaring or stalls in 2026.
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Jan 17, 2026 by Matt Frankel, CFP
This Tech ETF Has an 11.6% Dividend Yield and Owns the Top AI Stocks
You can get exposure to the Nasdaq-100 index without nearly as much volatility.
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Jan 17, 2026 by Katie Brockman
The S&P 500 Is Surging in 2026, but This Stock Market Indicator Could Be Sending a Warning Signal to Investors
Here's what investors need to know about the market right now.
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Jan 17, 2026 by Sara Appino
2 Ways to Play the Surging Precious Metals Rally: SLVP and PPLT
Explore how structural differences between these ETFs impact risk, cost, and the type of precious metals exposure you get.
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Jan 17, 2026 by Sara Appino
Gold's Stability or Silver's Explosive Gains? GLDM vs. SIVR
Explore how expense ratios, volatility, and fund size set these precious metal ETFs apart for investors weighing cost versus risk.
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Jan 17, 2026 by Selena Maranjian
The Best Dividend Stocks to Buy in 2026 and Hold Forever -- Including Pfizer (PFE) and United Parcel Service (UPS)
All three of these stocks sport dividend yields above 6%.
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Jan 17, 2026 by Sara Appino
International Exposure: SPDW's Lower Costs vs. URTH's U.S. Giants
Explore how differences in regional focus, sector exposure, and portfolio makeup may impact your ETF investing strategy.
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Jan 17, 2026 by Katie Brockman
Better Buy: The Vanguard S&P 500 ETF or This Magnificent Alternative?
The right investment can help build life-changing wealth over time.
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Jan 17, 2026 by Sarah Sidlow
Small-Cap ETFs: ISCB Outperforms, but SPSM Yields More
Portfolio breadth, sector focus, and dividend yield set these small-cap ETFs apart for investors weighing diversification against simplicity.
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Jan 17, 2026 by David Jagielski, CPA
2 Vanguard Funds That Can Turn $450 Per Month Into $1 Million in 30 Years
These low-cost funds have more than tripled in value over the past decade.
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Jan 17, 2026 by Sara Appino
NZAC vs. ACWX: One Fund Screens for Climate Goals, One Excludes the U.S.
Explore how these two global ETFs differ in sector focus, yield, and international reach to help refine your portfolio strategy.
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Is a Stock Market Crash Imminent in 2026 Under President Donald Trump? 155 Years of History Weighs In.
One of Wall Street's most time-tested predictive indicators offers a stark warning for investors.
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Jan 17, 2026 by Sara Appino
IAU vs. PPLT: Gold or Platinum in a Record-Breaking Rally?
Explore how differences in cost, risk, and asset focus set these two precious metals ETFs apart for long-term investors.
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Jan 17, 2026 by Sara Appino
100 Tech Leaders or 30 Industry Titans: QQQ vs. DIA Showdown
Explore how portfolio makeup, sector focus, and yield set these flagship ETFs apart for investors seeking income or growth.
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