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Jan 11, 2026 by David Dierking
The Buffett Indicator Is Hitting a Level Seen Only 3 Times in the Past 60 Years. History Says What Happens Next Won't Be Good.
One of Warren Buffett's favorite valuation signals says the market is extremely overvalued. History says that investors should prepare themselves for a bear market.
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Jan 11, 2026 by Adé Hennis
VNQI vs. REET: How Does Vanguard's Fund Compare Against the Largest Global Real Estate ETF?
Vanguard is recognized for managing some of the world's top real estate ETFs. But does one of its ETFs compare to the largest global real estate ETF?
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Jan 11, 2026 by Robert Izquierdo
Better Small-Cap Growth ETF: Vanguard's VBK vs. State Street's SLYG
Explore how differences in cost, holdings, and sector focus set these two small-cap growth ETFs apart for portfolio builders.
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Vanguard's Most Curious -- and Most Promising -- ETF Launch of 2025
You may not think of Vanguard when it comes to junk bonds, but its new high-yield bond ETF may be one of the best in its space.
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Jan 11, 2026 by Sean Williams
Prediction: 2026 Will Be Known as the "Year of the Bubble" on Wall Street
Up to four potential bubbles are threatening to burst in the new year.
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Jan 11, 2026 by Katie Brockman
Looking for a REIT ETF? RWR and SCHH Offer Many Similarities -- and a Few Key Differences
Explore how differences in fees, yield, and fund history may influence your choice between these two leading U.S. REIT ETFs.
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Jan 11, 2026 by Adria Cimino
The Stock Market Is Doing Something Witnessed Only 2 Times in 153 Years -- and History Is Very Clear About What Happens in the New Year.
Could the S&P 500 continue its winning streak in 2026?
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Jan 10, 2026 by Jake Lerch
Dividend ETFs: HDV Offers Higher Yield Than VIG
Explore how VIG and HDV differ in yield, sector focus, and risk—key factors for investors weighing income versus growth strategies.
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Jan 10, 2026 by Adé Hennis
GQRE vs. REET: The Rising ETF Against the Largest Global Real Estate ETF
This real estate ETF uses strict criteria to maximize quality assets, but is it good enough to match up against the world's largest global real estate ETF?
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Jan 10, 2026 by Jake Lerch
SOXX Delivered Larger Gains Than XLK, but With Greater Risk and Volatility
From fees to diversification, key differences between these tech ETFs could influence your portfolio’s risk and sector exposure.
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Jan 10, 2026 by William Dahl
3 Reasons Small-Cap Stocks Could Outperform in 2026 -- and 1 Fund to Buy Now
Small-cap stocks have historically outperformed their bigger siblings, and there are three reasons 2026 could see that trend reassert itself.
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Jan 10, 2026 by Adé Hennis
VNQI vs. HAUZ: These ETFs Offer Investors Exposure to Real Estate Around the World
Want to take your real investments global? These top real estate ETFs offer international income.
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This ETF Is the Simplest Path to $1 Million in 2026
You don't need to be a stock market genius to build a million-dollar portfolio.
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Jan 10, 2026 by Anthony Di Pizio
Should You Buy SPDR Gold ETF After Its 64% Rally in 2025? History Says It Could Do This in 2026.
2026 could be another big year for precious metals.
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Jan 10, 2026 by Jake Lerch
ISCV vs. IWN: ISCV Offers Lower Costs But IWN Provides Greater Liquidity
Expense ratios, sector tilts, and portfolio breadth set these two small-cap value ETFs apart for investors weighing costs versus coverage.
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Jan 10, 2026 by Adé Hennis
ICF vs. XLRE: Real Estate ETFs That Can Build Up Your Portfolio
These two real estate ETFs offer high dividend payouts, but is one fund's payouts too good to be true?
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Jan 10, 2026 by Adé Hennis
IJT vs. RZG: Two Small-Cap ETFs But One Has Performed Largely Better
These two small-cap ETFs, but one of the funds, take their growth standards to another level.
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Jan 10, 2026 by Adam Spatacco
Is the Stock Market Going to Crash in 2026? Here Is What History Suggests
Important indicators are flashing warning signs to investors that the stock market may be getting overvalued.
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Jan 10, 2026 by Selena Maranjian
Want $1 Million in Retirement? 11 Simple Index Funds to Buy and Hold for Decades.
These funds can get you to $1 million -- though you may want to aim higher. (They can get you there, too.)
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Jan 10, 2026 by Adé Hennis
NZAC vs. URTH: How A Climate-Focused ETF Matches Up With An International Powerhouse
These two ETFs have different missions, yet their holdings are more similar than you might think.
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