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Jan 25, 2026 by Matt DiLallo

Want to Invest Globally? IEFA Offers Broader Diversification Than EEM.

Lower fees, broader sector coverage, and higher yield set these two international ETFs apart for investors weighing global exposure.

Jan 25, 2026 by Adé Hennis

These International ETFs Can Add Unique Diversity to Your Portfolio

It's a matchup between two of the top international ETFs that exclude U.S. stocks. Does one have the advantage?

Jan 25, 2026 by Sarah Sidlow

Precious Metals Investing: PPLT's Simple Platinum Access vs. SIL's Mining Holdings

Explore how direct platinum exposure and diversified silver mining stocks differ in cost, risk, and portfolio structure for investors.

Jan 25, 2026 by Sara Appino

The Gold Rush Continues: GDX's Amplified Bet vs. GLD's Steady Hold

Explore how differing exposures to gold and mining stocks shape the risk, cost, and diversification profiles of these two popular ETFs.

Jan 25, 2026 by Sara Appino

Tax-Free Income vs. Treasury Safety: Inside VGSH and SMB ETFs

Explore how differences in bond type, tax treatment, and liquidity set these two short-term ETFs apart for income-focused investors.

Jan 25, 2026 by Sara Appino

Government vs. Corporate Bonds: VGIT's Certainty or IGIB's Opportunity?

IGIB and VGIT take different approaches to balancing income, risk, and diversification for fixed income investors.

Jan 25, 2026 by Sara Appino

IYK vs. PBJ: Blue-Chip Stability or Concentrated Food Bets?

Explore how differences in cost, yield, and sector coverage set these two consumer-focused ETFs apart for portfolio builders.

Jan 25, 2026 by Robert Izquierdo

Better Artificial Intelligence Tech ETF: Roundhill's CHAT vs. Vanguard's VGT

Explore how active management, risk, and diversification set these two tech ETFs apart for investors seeking different strategies.

Jan 25, 2026 by Sarah Sidlow

Breaking Up With U.S. Stocks? SPDW Offers Lower Costs and Higher Yield Than ACWX.

Explore how each ETF's unique market coverage and sector mix could shape your international investing strategy.

Jan 25, 2026 by Katie Brockman

SCHB vs. SPTM: Which Total Stock Market ETF Is the Better Buy for Investors?

SCHB’s wider company coverage and larger asset base set it apart in ways that may influence portfolio diversification strategies.

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Jan 25, 2026 by David Dierking

Vanguard Russell 2000 ETF: A Smart Small-Cap Play Right Now?

Small-caps are off to a fast start in 2026. Is now the time to jump into the Russell 2000 again?

Jan 25, 2026 by Robert Izquierdo

Better ETF: Vanguard's Mega-Cap MGK vs. iShares' Small-Cap IWM

Explore how IWM’s diversified small-cap mix and higher yield contrast with MGK’s focused tech giants and lower fees.

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Jan 25, 2026 by Sean Williams

One of the S&P 500's Most Flawless Forecasting Tools Is Flashing an Unmistakable Warning for Wall Street

Since 1957, this metric has, with 100% accuracy, foreshadowed short-term directional moves in the stock market's benchmark index, the S&P 500.

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Jan 25, 2026 by Keith Speights

The Best Vanguard ETF to Invest $1,000 in Right Now

One Vanguard ETF appears to be in the strongest position to win this year.

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Jan 25, 2026 by Stefon Walters

1 S&P 500 ETF to Invest in if The Market Crashes in 2026

You can still invest in some of America's best companies without as much risk.

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Jan 25, 2026 by Keith Speights

Will President Trump's Tariffs Cause the Stock Market to Crash in 2026

There's good news and bad news for investors.

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Jan 25, 2026 by Sean Williams

The Stock Market Is Facing a Federal Reserve Double Whammy in 2026 -- and Things May Get Ugly for Wall Street

Though the Fed is often viewed as a stabilizing force for Wall Street, it may represent the stock market's undoing in the new year.

Jan 25, 2026 by Adé Hennis

Looking to Expand Your Portfolio's Global Diversity? These ETFs May Help

Explore how differences in cost, risk, and global diversification set these two international ETFs apart for investors.

Jan 24, 2026 by Adé Hennis

These Two Crypto ETFS Offer Strong Exposure to Bitcoin

Investing in cryptocurrencies can be tricky, but these ETFs may make it simpler for investors to get involved in the booming market.

Jan 24, 2026 by Adé Hennis

AGG vs. BND: Comparing Two of the Most Widely Traded Bond Funds

BlackRock and Vanguard are both known to be heavy investors in the bond market. How do their bond funds stack up against each other?

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