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Jul 9, 2026 by Brendan Coffey
Invesco Pharmaceuticals ETF vs State Street Biotech ETF: Which Fund Is the Better Buy in 2026?
PJP delivers lower volatility and higher income with concentrated pharma exposure, while XBI offers broader biotech growth at lower cost.
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Jul 9, 2026 by Stefon Walters
Meet the Low-Cost Vanguard ETF Beating the S&P 500 in 2026 That Many Investors Are Overlooking
This exchange-traded fund hasn't had as impressive a start to a year in quite some time.
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Jul 9, 2026 by Brendan Coffey
Vanguard Energy vs Global X MLP & Energy Infrastructure: Which ETF Is Delivering Profits From Rising Energy Costs?
VDE targets broad energy giants with lower costs, while MLPX focuses on midstream infrastructure with higher payouts. Which strategy aligns with your portfolio?
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Jul 9, 2026 by Brendan Coffey
Vanguard Small-Cap Growth ETF vs S&P 500 Growth ETF: Which ETF Will Deliver the Best Growth in 2026?
VOOG's tech concentration drove $1,894 five-year returns, while VBK's 550-holding portfolio offers lower volatility and broader diversification.
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Jul 9, 2026 by John Ballard
SCHO vs. VTES: Which Short-Term Bond ETF Is the Better Buy in 2026?
The Schwab Short-Term U.S. Treasury ETF targets government debt with lower costs and higher yields, while the Vanguard Short-Term Tax-Exempt Bond ETF offers federal tax-free municipal bond income.
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Jul 9, 2026 by Matthew Benjamin
Second-Quarter Earnings Season Starts Next Week. Here's What to Expect.
Expectations are high for Q2 earnings reports from several major companies.
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Jul 9, 2026 by David Dierking
Best 3 AI ETF Picks for the Second Half of 2026
The artificial intelligence (AI) bull market remains alive and well. These ETFs offer three distinct ways to benefit from it.
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Jul 9, 2026 by Anders Bylund
Nasdaq Composite Jumps 0.9% as Semiconductors Stage a Comeback
Micron jumped 7.5% on a $3 billion domestic investment. Meanwhile, oil prices fell on hopes that the Iran conflict might actually get resolved. Maybe. Perhaps.
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Jul 9, 2026 by Josh Kohn-Lindquist
Stock Market Today, July 9: AI Chip, Technology Stocks Rally, Overcoming Ceasefire Worries
AI hardware and optical-communication gains helped steady major U.S. indexes after war-driven swings, today, July 9, 2026.
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Jul 9, 2026 by Ben Gran
What Is the Vanguard International Dividend Appreciation ETF (VIGI), and Who Should Buy It?
Not every international ETF is a can't-miss investment opportunity.
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Jul 9, 2026 by David Dierking
Best 3 Dividend ETF Picks for the Second Half of 2026
Dividend stocks have enjoyed a strong first half of 2026. Conditions still look favorable, which could propel these three ETFs in particular.
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Jul 9, 2026 by Erin Kennedy
Vanguard Health Care vs. VanEck Pharmaceutical: How Do These ETFs Stack Up?
VHT offers broad diversification across 429 healthcare holdings, while PPH concentrates on 26 drugmakers for higher growth potential.
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Jul 9, 2026 by Erin Kennedy
State Street vs. iShares: Which Global ETF Offers Better Value?
State Street's fund covers emerging markets and small-caps with a lower expense ratio, while iShares focuses on developed markets only.
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Jul 9, 2026 by Jennifer Saibil
The Market Had a Fantastic Second Quarter. But Here's the Warning No One Is Talking About.
The market is up 10% this year, but that masks what's been happening lately.
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Jul 9, 2026 by Sarah Sidlow
Top Tech ETFs for 2026: Can FTEC's Lower Costs Outperform IYW's Concentration?
IYW delivered 40.70% one-year returns but carries a 0.38% expense ratio, while FTEC charges just 0.08% annually with broader holdings across 288 securities.
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Jul 9, 2026 by Josh Kohn-Lindquist
ProShares vs. iShares: Is NOBL or HDV the Better Dividend ETF for Investors?
HDV delivered 21.5% returns over one year with lower volatility and a 0.08% expense ratio. Which dividend strategy suits your portfolio?
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Jul 9, 2026 by TMF Breakfast News
Breakfast News: AstraZeneca's Heart Drug Flatlines
AZN drops as drug trial misses expectations, SK Hynix set for huge U.S. ADR listing, and more...
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Jul 9, 2026 by Geoffrey Seiler
Tech Stock Sell-Off: 1 ETF to Load Up On Right Now
The Invesco QQQ Trust is a top ETF to buy on the tech dip.
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Jul 9, 2026 by Sarah Sidlow
RWR vs. RWO: Should Your REIT ETF Include International Stocks?
RWR focuses on U.S. REITs with lower costs and stronger returns, while RWO offers international diversification across 224 holdings.
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Jul 9, 2026 by Katie Brockman
How Likely Is a Recession in 2026? Experts Say There's Good and Bad News for Investors.
A recession is coming eventually. Here's how investors can prepare.
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