Accessibility Menu
 
AccessibilityHelp
The Motley FoolThe Motley Fool
  • All ServicesStock AdvisorEpicEpic PlusFool PortfoliosFool OneAll PodcastsMotley Fool Money PodcastRule Breaker Investing PodcastThe Motley Fool Foundation
  • Live CoverageTrending NewsStock Market NewsMarket MoversTech Stock NewsMarket TrendsCrypto NewsStock Market Indexes TodayMost Active Stocks TodayToday's Biggest Stock GainersToday's Biggest Stock LosersStock Quotes by ExchangeMarket Research📨 Breakfast NewsTop Stocks to Buy NowBest ETFs to BuyBest AI StocksBest Growth StocksDividend KingsBest Index FundsNext Cryptos to ExplodeTechnologyEnergyReal EstateHealthcareConsumer GoodsMaterialsIndustrials
  • How to Invest MoneyWhat to Invest InHow to Invest in StocksHow to Invest in ETFsHow to Invest in Index FundsHow to Invest in BondsFinancial DictionaryStock Market 101Types of StocksStock Market SectorsStock Market IndexesWhat Are Stock Splits?What Is Compound Interest?After Hours TradingHow to Buy StockBest Brokers for BeginnersBest Brokerage AccountsGood Time to Buy StocksHow Many Shares to Buy?Portfolio DiversificationHow to Invest $100Magnificent Seven CompaniesWarren Buffett InvestmentsInvesting in ChatGPTInvesting in SpaceXInvesting in OpenAIInvesting in NvidiaInvesting in Databricks
  • Retirement NewsRetirement 101Types of Retirement AccountsHow to Contribute to 401k/IRA?Strategies to Save for RetirementAsset Allocation for My AgeBest IRA Brokerage AccountsSocial Security 101How to Maximize Social Security?Full Retirement AgeCOLAsCalculate Your SS BenefitsCollecting Spousal BenefitsMaximize Social Security BenefitHow Much Do I Need to Retire?When To Retire401(k) Plans403(b) PlansRoth IRA PlansIRA PlansHSA PlansComplete Retirement GuideBest & Worst States to RetireAverage Retirement SavingsMoving for RetirementHealthcare in RetirementUnderstanding Taxes in Retirement401(k) Minimum Distributions
  • Best Credit CardsCompare Credit CardsCredit Card ReviewsCredit Card Guides and ToolsBest Savings AccountsBank ReviewsBest Personal LoansPersonal Loan ReviewsBest Mortgage LendersCurrent Mortgage RatesMortgage Lender ReviewsGuide to MortgagesAuto InsuranceHome InsuranceLife Insurance
  • About UsContact UsInvesting PhilosophyMotley Fool MoneyThe Motley Fool FoundationReviewsNewsroomYouTubeLinkedInXFacebookInstagramDiscussion BoardsCAPS - Stock Picking CommunityAdvertise With UsBecome an Affiliate PartnerPublishing StandardsAll ServicesStock AdvisorEpicEpic PlusFool PortfoliosFool One
  • Top 10 Stocks to Buy Now ›
Top 10 Stocks to Buy Now ›
Arrow-Thin-Down
S&P 500
6,575.32
+0.7%
+46.80
Arrow-Thin-Down
DJI
46,565.74
+0.5%
+224.23
Arrow-Thin-Down
NASDAQ
21,840.95
+1.2%
+250.32
Arrow-Thin-Down
Bitcoin
$66,328.00
-2.6%
-$1,797.10
Arrow-Thin-Down
AMZN
$210.57
+1.1%
+$2.30
Arrow-Thin-Down
GOOG
$294.90
+2.8%
+$8.04
Arrow-Thin-Down
META
$579.23
+1.2%
+$7.10
Arrow-Thin-Down
MSFT
$369.37
-0.2%
-$0.80
Arrow-Thin-Down
NVDA
$175.74
+0.8%
+$1.34
Arrow-Thin-Down
TSLA
$381.37
+2.6%
+$9.62
Most Active StocksDaily Stock GainersDaily Stock Losers
Most Active StocksDaily Stock GainersDaily Stock Losers

Market Trends

Use big-picture insights into the broad market to become a better investor.

Articles — Page 31

ETF getty 4
Mar 4, 2026 by Dan Caplinger
Will This ETF Hit the $1 Trillion Mark First?
The original exchange-traded fund is still hugely popular.
55065113487_69337c3c58_c
Mar 4, 2026 by Adam Spatacco
Will the Federal Reserve Cut Interest Rates in 2026?
After three reductions to interest rates in 2025, some investors are wondering if the Federal Reserve will continue tapering this year.
Stock Trader 2022 a
Mar 4, 2026 by Matt Frankel, CFP
Meet The ETF That Tracks Everything and Costs Almost Nothing
Here's how to get exposure to thousands of stocks with a click of a button.
GettyImages-2197655349
Mar 4, 2026 by David Dierking
Portfolio Managers Rarely Beat This Simple Strategy. The Data Keeps Proving It.
A simple low cost, two-ETF strategy would have beaten the vast majority of active managers over the past decade.
GettyImages-91459992
Mar 4, 2026 by David Dierking
Another Credit Crash Coming? This Stress Indicator Is Hitting Financial Crisis Levels.
Credit card delinquency rates are hitting levels not seen in 15 years. A crash in the credit markets may be an inevitable outcome.
live-0304-crwd
Mar 4, 2026 by TMF Breakfast News
Breakfast News: CRWD "Critical" For AI Adoption
CrowdStrike posts 38% earnings growth, futures steady despite Mideast crisis, and more...
GettyImages-2197655349
Mar 4, 2026 by David Dierking
The Ultimate Diversified Portfolio With Just 2 Vanguard ETFs
Despite the choices that ETF investors have nowadays, you can literally get all the global stock and bond exposure you'd ever need with just a pair of Vanguard ETFs.
Shocked expression looking at laptop 2022
Mar 4, 2026 by Matt Frankel, CFP
Here's What Nobody Tells You Before You Buy a Nasdaq-100 ETF
You might be surprised at how your money is allocated once you invest.
Rising stacks of coins next to an hour glass.
Mar 4, 2026 by Matt DiLallo
3 Simple ETFs to Buy With $1,000 and Hold for a Lifetime
These ETFs are ideal long-term holdings.
bear
Mar 4, 2026 by Brett Schafer
Prediction: The Current Bull Market Will End When This Happens
The end of the spending boom currently underway in a certain economic sector will bring out the bears.
GettyImages-2196790819-1201x800-5b2df79
Mar 4, 2026 by Adria Cimino
Stock Market Turbulence: How to Invest Wisely and Safely Right Now
It's important to take three key steps when investing.
ETFvsETF-Purple.png
Mar 3, 2026 by Katie Brockman
IGSB Offers Broader Diversification Than VCSH, But Is It the Better Buy? Here's What You Need to Know
Explore how differences in fund structure and holdings could impact risk exposure in your short-term bond portfolio.
ETFvsETF-Green.png
Mar 3, 2026 by Eric Trie
Treasury Stability or Higher Bond Income? SCHO vs. ISTB
The Schwab Short-Term U.S. Treasury ETF offers investors pure exposure to government-backed bonds with minimal credit risk, while the iShares Core 1–5 Year USD Bond ETF extends beyond Treasuries into corporate and securitized debt for additional income. Understanding how these two approaches generate yield can help you decide which type of short-term bond exposure belongs in your portfolio.
STOCK-MARKET-DAILY-ONLY-BullBear-Blue-Orange.png
Mar 3, 2026 by Josh Kohn-Lindquist
Stock Market Today, March 3: Oil Prices Surge After Middle East Conflict Escalates
Today, March 3, 2026, U.S. stocks slid as oil‑driven inflation fears and Middle East turmoil rattled tech leaders and travel names.
Getty - buy sell hold stocks decide ratings analysts.jpg
Mar 3, 2026 by Dave Kovaleski
Should You Go Global or Look to Emerging Markets?
The Schwab Emerging Markets Equity ETF vs the SPDR Portfolio MSCI Global Stock Market ETF: Which is the better buy?
Finance-68.jpg
Mar 3, 2026 by Dave Kovaleski
Global ESG or International: Which ETF is the Better Buy?
One has superior long-term returns, while the other is more diversified.
ETFvsETF-Green.png
Mar 3, 2026 by Katie Brockman
CHAT Delivers Bigger Gains, but With Higher Risk Than IYW: Which Tech ETF Is the Better Buy?
Explore how portfolio focus, cost, and risk profiles set these two tech ETFs apart for different investment strategies.
Gold and silver bars.
Mar 3, 2026 by David Jagielski, CPA
Gold or Silver: What's the Better Option for Your Portfolio Today?
Both metals have been outperforming the S&P 500 over the past year.
ETFvsETF-Purple.png
Mar 3, 2026 by Robert Izquierdo
Better iShares ETF: Large-Cap Exposure with IVV or Small-Cap Focused IWM
Compare how cost, sector focus, and risk profiles set IVV and IWM apart for investors seeking different equity exposures.
Illuminated power lines with a starry nighttime sky in the background.
Mar 3, 2026 by Daniel Foelber
7 of Vanguard's 11 Sector ETFs Are Crushing the S&P 500 in 2026. Here's My Favorite to Buy in March.
Power-hungry data centers are driving demand for electricity, benefiting the utility sector.
←1…313233→

Premium Investing Services

Invest better with The Motley Fool. Get stock recommendations, portfolio guidance, and more from The Motley Fool's premium services.

View Premium Services
The Motley Fool

Making the world smarter, happier, and richer.

  • Facebook
  • Twitter
  • LinkedIn
  • Pinterest
  • YouTube
  • Instagram
  • TikTok

© 1995 - 2026 The Motley Fool. All rights reserved.

Market data powered by Xignite and Polygon.io.

About The Motley Fool

  • About Us
  • Careers
  • Research
  • Newsroom
  • Contact
  • Advertise

Our Services

  • All Services
  • Stock Advisor
  • Epic
  • Epic Plus
  • Fool Portfolios
  • Fool One
  • Motley Fool Money

Around the Globe

  • Fool UK
  • Fool Australia
  • Fool Canada

Free Tools

  • CAPS Stock Ratings
  • Discussion Boards
  • Calculators
  • Financial Dictionary

Affiliates & Friends

  • Motley Fool Asset Management
  • Motley Fool Wealth Management
  • Motley Fool Ventures
  • Fool Community Foundation
  • Become an Affiliate Partner
  • Terms of Use
  • Privacy Policy
  • Disclosure Policy
  • Accessibility Policy
  • Copyright, Trademark and Patent Information
  • Terms and Conditions
  • Do Not Sell My Personal Information