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3 Vanguard ETFs Crushing the S&P 500 in 2026
The rotation we've seen within U.S. equities this year has created a new class of winners outside of tech and growth.
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Could S&P 500 ETFs Alone Fund Your Entire Retirement?
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With proper planning, time, and discipline, building a $1 million portfolio isn't nearly as impossible as it seems.
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Silver Is Outperforming Gold in 2026. Does SLV Deserve a Spot in Your Portfolio?
Precious metals have been going gangbusters over the past year, but in terms of returns, it's silver that wins first place rather than gold.
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The Market Pundits Got It Wrong Again: What That Should Tell Every Investor
Frequently enough, things turn out better than expected.
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Vanguard's massive list of ETFs provides investors with many different ways to gain passive access to the stock market.
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Should You Buy the Vanguard S&P 500 ETF With the Stock Market At a Fresh Record High? The Answer Might Surprise You.
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Explore how differences in portfolio focus and risk profiles set these two core bond ETFs apart for income-minded investors.
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Which Is the Better Vanguard Short-Term Bond ETF, BSV or VGSH?
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Is State Street's SPLB ETF's Corporate Bond Focus the Better Choice Over iShares TLT's U.S. Treasuries?
Explore how differing bond exposures and cost structures set these two long-term ETFs apart for income-focused portfolios.
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Expense ratios, yield, and sector exposure set these two global ETFs apart. See how their differences could impact your portfolio strategy.
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Which Is the Better ETF, Vanguard's Mega-Cap MGK or iShares' Small-Cap IWO?
Explore how sector focus and portfolio breadth set these two growth ETFs apart for investors weighing diversification against volatility.
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