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Apr 24, 2026 by Robert Izquierdo

Which Is the Better Food and Beverage ETF, Invesco's PBJ or First Trust's FTXG?

Explore how differences in yield, risk, and portfolio focus set these two food and beverage ETFs apart for investors.

Apr 24, 2026 by Stefon Walters

The Iran War Is Rattling Markets. But History Says Investors Who Do This Will Win.

It can be helpful for investors to put blinders on.

Apr 24, 2026 by Sarah Sidlow

IYK Offers Broader Consumer Staples Exposure Than FTXG

Explore how differences in diversification, fees, and trading ease may impact your choice between these two consumer staples ETFs.

Apr 24, 2026 by TMF Breakfast News

Breakfast News: Intel CEO Tan Touts Rosy AI Future

Intel results show strong AI demand, cannabis stocks slump after DOJ ruling, and more...

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Apr 24, 2026 by Sean Williams

Fed Chair Nominee Kevin Warsh Just Said 9 Words That Should Have Wall Street Worried

Warsh's Senate Banking Committee testimony shed light on one way he'd transform the nation's central bank.

Apr 24, 2026 by Trevor Jennewine

This Vanguard Index Fund Could Turn $500 Per Month Into a $1.4 Million Portfolio as the AI Boom Unfolds

Young adults with median earnings can build sizable portfolios by retirement by regularly purchasing shares of the Vanguard S&P 500 Growth ETF.

Apr 23, 2026 by David Dierking

Semiconductor Stocks Are on a Historic 32-Year Run. Here's What Usually Happens After a Rally Like This.

Semiconductor stocks were up for the 17th straight trading day on April 23. This has never happened before, but history suggests that the gains might not be over.

Apr 23, 2026 by Seena Hassouna

SCHE Offers Higher Yield and Lower Fees Than NZAC

From ESG priorities to sector tilts, key differences in these ETFs could shape your portfolio’s global exposure and income strategy.

Apr 23, 2026 by Katie Brockman

ITOT vs. VTV: Here's How a Total Stock Market ETF Compares to Value Stocks

Explore how ITOT's broad market reach and VTV's value focus shape risk, yield, and sector exposure for different investor goals.

Apr 23, 2026 by Seena Hassouna

NZAC vs. IEFA: You Might Already Have Their Ingredients in Your Portfolio

Explore how two global ETFs differ in sector focus, ESG strategy, and trading flexibility—key factors for building a resilient portfolio.

Apr 23, 2026 by Josh Kohn-Lindquist

Stock Market Today, April 23: Markets Dip As Strait of Hormuz Conflict Intensifies

Reports of new mines in the Strait of Hormuz have geopolitical risk rising and Wall Street on edge, today, April 23, 2026.

Apr 23, 2026 by Andy Gould

IXUS vs. VXUS: Which International ETF Is the Better Buy for Global Diversification?

Explore how subtle differences in cost, yield, and fund size might influence your international ETF choice.

Apr 23, 2026 by Katie Brockman

VTI vs. ITOT: Which Total Stock Market ETF Is the Better Choice for Investors?

Explore how differences in holdings, size, and sector exposure can shape your choice between these two popular total market ETFs.

Apr 23, 2026 by Dave Kovaleski

Is VXUS the Smartest Way to Own the Entire World Outside the U.S.?

The Vanguard Total International Stock ETF provides access to the universe of international and emerging market stocks.

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Apr 23, 2026 by Ben Gran

Why the Nasdaq-100 Is on a Winning Streak Even as the Iran War Dominates the News

Even if the conflict isn't officially over, tech sector investors are moving on from it.

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Apr 23, 2026 by David Dierking

I Put the Majority of My Portfolio Into 2 Vanguard ETFs 3 Years Ago. Here Is What Happened.

I gave up trying to pick winners in favor of long-term, diversified investing. It turned out to be exactly what I'd hoped for.

Apr 23, 2026 by Leo Sun

SLV Is Up 145% in One Year. Is the iShares Silver Trust Still Worth Buying?

The silver-tracking ETF is crushing the market.

Apr 23, 2026 by Jake Lerch

SPY vs. FIGB: SPDR S&P 500 ETF Provides Equity-Based Growth, While Fidelity Bond ETF Offers a Higher Yield

Compare how yield, volatility, and expense ratios set these two ETFs apart—and what that means for portfolio construction and income strategies.

Apr 23, 2026 by Katie Brockman

4 Brilliant ETFs to Buy in April and Hold for the Next Decade

The right investment could help supercharge your savings.

Apr 23, 2026 by Stefon Walters

The Most Misunderstood Vanguard ETF That Smart Investors Should Consider

It can play a valuable role in most investors' portfolios.

Articles — Page 16

Which Is the Better Food and Beverage ETF, Invesco's PBJ or First Trust's FTXG?

The Iran War Is Rattling Markets. But History Says Investors Who Do This Will Win.

IYK Offers Broader Consumer Staples Exposure Than FTXG

Breakfast News: Intel CEO Tan Touts Rosy AI Future

Fed Chair Nominee Kevin Warsh Just Said 9 Words That Should Have Wall Street Worried

This Vanguard Index Fund Could Turn $500 Per Month Into a $1.4 Million Portfolio as the AI Boom Unfolds

Semiconductor Stocks Are on a Historic 32-Year Run. Here's What Usually Happens After a Rally Like This.

SCHE Offers Higher Yield and Lower Fees Than NZAC

ITOT vs. VTV: Here's How a Total Stock Market ETF Compares to Value Stocks

NZAC vs. IEFA: You Might Already Have Their Ingredients in Your Portfolio

Stock Market Today, April 23: Markets Dip As Strait of Hormuz Conflict Intensifies

IXUS vs. VXUS: Which International ETF Is the Better Buy for Global Diversification?

VTI vs. ITOT: Which Total Stock Market ETF Is the Better Choice for Investors?

Is VXUS the Smartest Way to Own the Entire World Outside the U.S.?

Why the Nasdaq-100 Is on a Winning Streak Even as the Iran War Dominates the News

I Put the Majority of My Portfolio Into 2 Vanguard ETFs 3 Years Ago. Here Is What Happened.

SLV Is Up 145% in One Year. Is the iShares Silver Trust Still Worth Buying?

SPY vs. FIGB: SPDR S&P 500 ETF Provides Equity-Based Growth, While Fidelity Bond ETF Offers a Higher Yield

4 Brilliant ETFs to Buy in April and Hold for the Next Decade

The Most Misunderstood Vanguard ETF That Smart Investors Should Consider

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