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Apr 29, 2026 by Sara Appino
Vanguard vs. Schwab: Which Small-Cap ETF Belongs in Your Portfolio?
Expense ratios, diversification, and recent returns reveal key differences between these two leading small-cap ETFs.
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Apr 29, 2026 by Sara Appino
Chips or the Whole Tech Stack? SOXX and VGT Offer Very Different Approaches
Explore how these two sector giants differ in volatility, dividend yield, and portfolio breadth—factors that shape their distinct risk and income profiles.
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Apr 29, 2026 by Sara Appino
This iShares ETF Beats Its Mid-Cap Rival on Price -- but Not on Stability
Expense ratios, dividend yields, and portfolio composition reveal key differences between these two value-focused iShares funds.
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Apr 29, 2026 by Sara Appino
FDVV vs. VYM: Same Dividend Focus, Very Different Sector Bets
One fund emphasizes tech-driven income, while the other prioritizes broader diversification and lower costs. Key differences shape their risk and return.
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Apr 29, 2026 by Sara Appino
Schwab Small Cap ETF Tops State Street in Returns and Diversification
Compare how expense ratios, yield, and portfolio breadth set these two small-cap ETFs apart in risk and income profile.
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Apr 29, 2026 by Sara Appino
Tech ETFs: XLK Offers Lower Fees While IYW Provides Broader Tech Exposure
Compare how each ETF’s unique sector mix, top holdings, and dividend approach may shape the risk and reward profile for tech-focused portfolios.
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Apr 29, 2026 by Sara Appino
SLYV vs. IJJ: The Value Investor's Choice Between Small-Cap Upside and Mid-Cap Stability
Explore how small-cap and mid-cap value ETFs differ in risk, sector focus, and portfolio composition, shaping distinct experiences for investors.
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Apr 29, 2026 by Robert Izquierdo
Which Is the Better Small-Cap ETF, Vanguard's VB or State Street's SPSM?
Compare two leading small-cap funds with identical fees but notable differences in yield, diversification, and index strategy.
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Apr 29, 2026 by Cory Renauer
Global X Silver ETF Outperforms Sprott Gold ETF in 1 Year Return
Compare how fund size, expense ratios, and risk profiles shape the performance of these two precious metals ETFs over time.
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Apr 29, 2026 by Robert Izquierdo
Which Is the Better Dividend ETF, Fidelity's FDVV or Vanguard's VIG?
Expense ratios, sector exposure, and portfolio concentration set these two dividend-focused ETFs apart for income-minded investors.
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Apr 29, 2026 by Sara Appino
SIL vs. GDX: Silver Miners Outpaced Gold Miners in 2025. Will It Last?
Side-by-side metrics reveal notable differences in diversification, volatility, and recent returns between these two precious metals ETFs.
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Apr 29, 2026 by Sara Appino
iShares Silver Trust Outperforms Gold With 127% Return
Compare cost efficiency, volatility, and risk profiles as two of the largest precious metal ETFs reveal striking differences beneath the surface.
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Apr 29, 2026 by The Motley Fool Team, Nicholas Sciple, and Sanmeet Deo, CFA
Stock Market Today (LIVE): Earnings Season Hits Overdrive; Big Tech's Moment of Truth; Alphabet Shareholders Want More Transparency
Top insights from the latest market news from Wednesday, April 29, from The Motley Fool analysts on Team Rule Breakers and Team Hidden Gems.
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Apr 29, 2026 by David Dierking
4 Things Every Vanguard S&P 500 ETF Investor Needs to Know
The Vanguard S&P 500 ETF is a great ETF for almost anyone. But like any investment, there are things you need to consider.
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Apr 29, 2026 by Sara Appino
2 Ways to Buy Undervalued American Companies: VBR vs. IJJ
Expense ratios, portfolio breadth, and sector tilts reveal key differences between these value-focused ETFs—details that matter for cost-conscious investors.
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Apr 29, 2026 by TMF Breakfast News
Breakfast News: Enphase Dips As Solar Demand Dims
Enphase suffers from weaker U.S. demand, Fiverr jumps on Q1 earnings beat, and more...
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Apr 29, 2026 by Sean Williams
Jerome Powell's Last FOMC Meeting as Fed Chair Is Being Overshadowed by a Possible Narrative Shift
It's the end of an era at the Federal Reserve and the potential start of a period of heightened uncertainty for Wall Street.
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Apr 29, 2026 by Trevor Jennewine
A Stock Market Indicator Just Flashed a Warning Last Seen in 2022. History Says This Will Happen Next.
U.S. gasoline prices are at their highest level in nearly four years, and that's bad news for the stock market.
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Apr 29, 2026 by Trevor Jennewine
The Stock Market's Most Important Day of the Quarter Has Arrived
Big tech earnings and the Fed's interest rate decision will set the tone for the stock market's performance over the next few months.
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Apr 28, 2026 by David Dierking
If You'd Invested $1,000 in GLD 5 Years Ago, Here's How Much You'd Have Today
Gold has enjoyed a historic rise over the past several years.
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