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Aug 19, 2026 by Sean Williams
Warren Buffett's and Greg Abel's $175 Billion Warning Echoes Loudly Through Wall Street
Berkshire's bosses have been net sellers of stocks in 14 of the last 15 quarters.
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Aug 18, 2026 by Reuben Gregg Brewer
Fed Chair Kevin Warsh Testified to Congress That the Fed Has "Only a Target, and It's 2%," Rejecting Any Soft Inflation Goal. What Does That Mean for Rate-Sensitive Stocks?
Kevin Warsh is sticking to his guns, and that could mean vastly more uncertainty for some companies.
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Aug 18, 2026 by Brendan Coffey
XOP vs. EMLP: Should You Buy a Low-Cost Oil Fund or Higher-Yield Infrastructure ETF?
XOP targets upstream drillers with a 0.35% expense ratio and 46.4% 1-year returns, while EMLP focuses on pipelines and utilities with a 2.8% dividend yield but deeper volatility.
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Aug 18, 2026 by Brendan Coffey
XOP vs TAN: Will an Oil & Gas ETF Bring More Profits Than a Solar Fund in 2026?
XOP's 0.35% expense ratio and lower volatility appeal to conservative investors, while TAN's 1.41 beta offers higher conviction exposure to renewable energy.
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Aug 18, 2026 by Brendan Coffey
Sprott Gold Miners ETF vs Global X Silver Miners ETF: Which Is the Best Fund to Profit from the Historic Metals Bull Run?
SGDM delivered stronger five-year returns despite trailing SIL over the past year, while maintaining a lower expense ratio and less volatility.
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Aug 18, 2026 by Dave Kovaleski
Mega Cap Growth vs Small Cap Growth: Which ETF Wins?
MGK offers lower costs and mega-cap stability; SLYG delivered 27.4% returns over one year with broader diversification across industrials and healthcare.
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Aug 18, 2026 by Leo Sun
Where Will the Vanguard S&P 500 ETF Be in 20 Years? History Has Good and Bad News for Investors.
The top S&P 500 ETF is still a reliable investment for patient investors.
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Aug 18, 2026 by Sara Appino
Which Short-Term Bond ETF Is the Better Buy: Vanguard's BSV or iShares' ISTB?
Vanguard offers lower fees and $69.9B in assets, while iShares delivers a higher 4.3% dividend yield. Which suits your income strategy?
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Aug 18, 2026 by David Jagielski, CPA
1 Rock-Solid Dividend ETF That Can Generate Passive Income for Decades
The Schwab U.S. Dividend Equity ETF provides investors with a high yield and exposure to many top dividend stocks.
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Aug 18, 2026 by Sara Appino
Which Silver Mining ETF Is the Better Buy: Global X's SIL or iShares' SLVP?
Global X commands $4.8 billion in assets but lags on performance, while iShares delivers a 1.9% dividend yield with lower fees.
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Aug 18, 2026 by James Brumley
Warren Buffett's 12-Word Strategy for Navigating a Fear-Driven Market
His wisdom is as powerful today as it was in 1987.
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Aug 18, 2026 by Sara Appino
Fidelity's FNCL or iShares' IAT: Which Financial ETF Is the Better Long-Term Buy?
One fund spans insurance and payment processors, while the other focuses exclusively on regional lenders. Which strategy fits your portfolio?
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Aug 18, 2026 by Sara Appino
Which Bond ETF Is the Better Buy: Fidelity's FIGB or iShares' Tax-Exempt MUB?
Fidelity offers a 4.1% dividend yield with concentrated holdings, while iShares provides tax-exempt income and charges just 0.05% in fees.
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Aug 18, 2026 by David Jagielski, CPA
2 Vanguard Funds to Buy and Hold for Long-Term Safety and Dividends
These funds give investors exposure to top oil and gas and utility stocks, while paying above-average dividends.
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Aug 18, 2026 by Anders Bylund
Caterpillar Costs the Dow 255 Points and Most Stocks Barely Notice
Caterpillar alone stripped 255 points off the Dow. Most other stocks had a perfectly ordinary day.
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Aug 18, 2026 by Sara Appino
Which Healthcare ETF Is the Better Buy: VanEck's Pharma PPH or State Street's Biotech XBI?
PPH offers the income and stability of proven pharmaceutical leaders while XBI swings for the fences across 155 smaller biotech names.
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Aug 18, 2026 by Sara Appino
Which Space and Defense ETF Is the Better Buy: ARK's ARKX or First Trust's MISL?
ARKX delivered 28% returns over one year but endured a 25% maximum drawdown, while MISL's steadier 23% gain came with half the volatility.
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Aug 18, 2026 by Sara Appino
Fidelity's FNCL or State Street's KBE: Which Financial ETF Is the Better Long-Term Buy?
Fidelity's broader portfolio delivered stronger five-year returns with half the expense ratio, while State Street's banking focus offers higher dividend income.
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Aug 18, 2026 by Sara Appino
Which International ETF Is the Better Buy: Schwab's Developed Markets SCHF or iShares' Emerging Markets IEMG?
SCHF offers lower fees and higher dividend yield, while IEMG provides concentrated emerging-market exposure with stronger 1-year returns.
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Aug 18, 2026 by Andy Gould
VGIT vs. IGIB: Which Bond ETF Offers the Better Buy for Income Investors?
VGIT offers lower volatility and lower fees, while IGIB delivers higher yields and has stronger recent returns. Which fits your portfolio?
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