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Mar 13, 2026 by James Brumley

SPY Has Survived Every Geopolitical Shock of the Last 30 Years. This One Is Unlikely to Be the Exception.

The news media may (once again) be stoking more fear than is genuinely merited.

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Mar 13, 2026 by Daniel Foelber

The Largest Stock Holding in the Vanguard High Dividend Yield ETF Just Delivered Blowout Earnings. Here's Why the ETF Is Crushing the S&P 500 in 2026 and Worth Buying in March.

Broadcom is one of several industry-leading companies that underpin the Vanguard High Dividend Yield ETF.

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Mar 12, 2026 by Reuben Gregg Brewer

G7 Talks, Strategic Reserves, and Oil: My Prediction for the Next Catalyst for Markets

When oil prices feed through to inflation, the market is unlikely to react positively.

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Mar 12, 2026 by Reuben Gregg Brewer

Weak Jobs Data and Rising Oil Prices at the Same Time: Why Investors Are Now Facing a Much Harder Market to Read

Uncertainty is a big problem on Wall Street, and the outlook is highly uncertain today.

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Mar 12, 2026 by Adria Cimino

Should You Really Buy Stocks During Market Turbulence? These Words From Investing Giant Warren Buffett Offer an Answer That's Strikingly Clear.

The famous investor has delivered 60 years of market-beating returns.

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Mar 12, 2026 by Ben Gran

VYMI or VXUS: Which International ETF Is Better for Investors?

The VYMI's value-oriented approach to international stocks might be better than VXUS.

Mar 12, 2026 by Sara Appino

FDVV vs. HDV: 2 High-Dividend ETFs With Opposite Ideas About Big Tech

Identical yields mask key differences in sector exposure and risk, making portfolio fit a crucial factor for income-focused investors.

Mar 12, 2026 by Howard Smith

Stock Market Today, March 12: Oil Prices Surge After Iran War Fears Spark Broad Market Selloff

Today, March 12, 2026, oil-linked stocks and defensive names climbed while travel, tech, and gold miners bore the brunt of the selloff.

Mar 12, 2026 by Sara Appino

TQQQ and QLD Are Not Your Typical ETFs. Read This Before You Touch Either One.

Explore how leverage, risk, and fund size set QLD and TQQQ apart for investors eyeing amplified Nasdaq-100 exposure.

Mar 12, 2026 by Sara Appino

IJT Plays Small-Cap Growth With Guardrails, ISCG Goes All In

Explore how these two small-cap growth ETFs differ in cost, diversification, and risk to help refine your investment strategy.

Mar 12, 2026 by Sara Appino

2 Ultra-Cheap Ways to Own Every Corner of the U.S. Market: SCHB and ITOT

With similar holdings and costs, subtle differences in fund size and trading volume may influence which ETF best fits your strategy.

Mar 12, 2026 by Andy Gould

IWN vs. VBR: Which Small-Cap Value ETF Is the Better Buy?

Explore how sector tilts, diversification, and cost differences set these two small-cap value ETFs apart for investors.

Mar 12, 2026 by Sara Appino

Growing Your Income vs. Maximizing It Now: The Core Difference Between VIG and HDV

Explore how sector focus and portfolio diversity set these two leading dividend ETFs apart for income and growth-minded investors.

Mar 12, 2026 by Sara Appino

VYM Plays It Broad and Safe, FDVV Adds Tech Titans Like Nvidia to the Dividend Mix

Expense ratios, sector tilts, and portfolio concentration set these two dividend ETFs apart for income-focused investors.

Mar 12, 2026 by Sara Appino

Small-Cap ETFs: SCHA Owns the Whole Neighborhood, IJR Checks the Financials First

Expense ratios, sector tilts, and stock counts set these two small-cap ETFs apart—see how their differences may impact your portfolio.

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Mar 12, 2026 by Johnny Rice

Wednesday's CPI Report Didn't Solve the Fed's Biggest Problem. History Says It's About to Get Worse.

Inflation came in at 2.4% -- what Wall Street was expecting -- but with oil above $90 a barrel and 92,000 jobs lost in February, the Fed is facing a tough choice.

Mar 12, 2026 by Sara Appino

Dividend ETF Showdown: NOBL Bets on Consistency, HDV Chases the Biggest Paycheck

Explore how key differences in cost, yield, and sector focus set these two popular dividend ETFs apart for income investors.

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Mar 12, 2026 by James Brumley

The Best Growth Index ETF to Invest $100 in March 2026

The enormous gains from a small handful of AI stocks can't be ignored any longer.

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Mar 12, 2026 by Daniel Foelber

3 Reasons to Buy This Year's Top-Performing Vanguard ETF (and 2 Reasons to Avoid It).

Energy stocks have been the star performers in 2026.

Mar 12, 2026 by Jake Lerch

Income-Oriented ETFs: VYM Offers Greater Diversification, While HDV Boasts a Higher Yield

Expense ratios, sector focus, and yield differences set these two dividend ETFs apart for investors weighing income versus diversification.

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