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This fund has been a strong performer for a long time, and thanks to its diversification, it's less risky than many growth stocks.
The Vanguard Information Technology ETF (VGT) has beaten the S&P 500 handily over the past decade. But it's been a wild ride.
For equity investors looking to mitigate risk, the Vanguard U.S. Minimum Volatility ETF is a hidden gem in the issuer's vaunted stable.
Evercore analyst Julian Emanuel says the S&P 500 could hit 9,000 this year.
The Oracle of Omaha understands that too many investors easily fall into the trap of trying to outperform the market, ultimately undermining their own performance.
For millions of investors, buying the Vanguard S&P 500 ETF (VOO) has become the default way of “owning the market.” This is reinforced by the fact that VOO’s assets under management have just recently passed the $1 trillion mark. With an expense ratio of just 0.03%, the Vanguard ETF is viewed as an affordable primary ... Everyone Owns VOO. This Overlooked S&P 500 ETF Is Somehow Cheaper
Earnings season is about to put AI spending under the microscope, and picking the wrong stock could cost you. Two ETFs let you play the upside across dozens of the biggest names without betting everything on a single quarterly report.
The Vanguard S&P 500 ETF (VOO) has recently surpassed $1 trillion in assets under management, becoming the first ETF to achieve such a milestone. In doing so, it shows just how dominant passive ETF investing has become over the past two decades. Driven by lower fees, greater tax efficiency, and consistent long-term performance, VOO has ... VOO Just Crossed $1 Trillion. Here’s the Hidden Risk Nobody’s Pricing In
Savvy investors know to be cautious of stocks that fall to 52-week lows. But it also pays to watch for a comeback.
Target-date funds have long been a popular way for individuals to invest for retirement. This is understandable: choose a fund with the year closest to your expected retirement date, make regular contributions, and let the professional managers handle the rest. However, if you are planning to retire sometime during the 2030s, you might actually be ... If You’re Retiring in the 2030s, These 3 ETFs Beat a Target Date Fund
Investors holding Vanguard S&P 500 ETF (NYSEARCA:VOO) own a slice of the cheapest, largest cap-weighted index fund on the market, and it has been doing its job. VOO is up 10.25% year-to-date through July 7, 2026, riding a benchmark that continues to be dominated by mega-cap technology. The pitch to swap VOO for the Pacer ... The S&P 500 Is Up 5% This Year. This ‘Cash Cow’ Fund Is Up 9%
VOOG's tech concentration drove $1,894 five-year returns, while VBK's 550-holding portfolio offers lower volatility and broader diversification.
Dividend stocks have enjoyed a strong first half of 2026. Conditions still look favorable, which could propel these three ETFs in particular.
July is shaping up as a pivotal month for index investors. The S&P 500 has cooled a bit, with Vanguard S&P 500 ETF (NYSEARCA:VOO) down 1.36% since its year-to-date high on June 2 as the 10-year Treasury yield has eased to 4% and the VIX has settled at 17.65. With the Fed funds rate parked ... 4 Brilliant Vanguard ETFs to Buy in July
It was only a matter of time. Eventually someone would want a piece of $488 billion-in-assets Invesco QQQ Trust ETF.
<p>It’s easy for investors to get caught up in trying to time the perfect entry and exit point in markets. However, even with perfect clarity and timing, it’s a strategy that leaves them on the losing side in the long-term according to John West, Co-Founder of Flatrock Wealth Partners. </p>
QQQ delivered better returns over the past five years, but also suffered a higher maximum drawdown. VOO offers lower fees and a higher dividend for more conservative investors.
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You’re approaching retirement and have $300,000 parked in a savings account or a checking account earning close to nothing, while your bank’s own website advertises a 1.65% average on a 12-month CD. Meanwhile, the Consumer Price Index just hit 334.0 in May, sitting in the 90th percentile of its historical range. Every month you sit ... You’re 60 With $300K in the Bank Earning Nothing. These 3 ETFs Put It to Work Before Inflation Wins
<p>It’s been a wild ride in markets and ETFs so far this year, with the industry smashing through the $1 trillion mark in June and well on its way to $2 trillion by year’s end. The ETF Zoo crew this week breaks down the hot trends in the first half, the winners that surprised us and those that flopped, as well as regulatory happenings and more. </p>
Some S&P 500 companies' second-quarter earnings grew so fast — even analysts are having trouble keeping up.
You bought Schwab U.S. Dividend Equity ETF (NYSEARCA:SCHD) because the sticker price looked unbeatable: 6 basis points, a rounding error. But the fee is the cheapest part of this ETF. The expensive part is what you never see on the factsheet: the returns you left on the table, the ten stocks you accidentally over-own, and ... SCHD’s 6 Basis Point Fee Hides a 38% Decade-Long Performance Gap
You can't know the one thing you need to know about timing the market.
The Vanguard S&P 500 ETF (VOO) and the Invesco QQQ ETF (QQQ) can both serve as long-term holdings. But one is clearly better suited than the other.
The Invesco QQQ Trust (NASDAQ:QQQ) and the Vanguard S&P 500 ETF (NYSEARCA:VOO) both get pitched as reasonable core holdings, but they are not interchangeable. VOO owns the entire large-cap U.S. earnings stream. QQQ owns a concentrated slice of it, weighted toward software, semiconductors, and platform companies. Over the past decade that difference produced a return ... QQQ vs. VOO: Should the Nasdaq-100 or the S&P 500 Be Your Core Holding?
For a 28-year-old funding a Roth IRA at $7,000 a year, the choice between three S&P 500 ETFs comes down to a single basis point and a share price that fits a small contribution. The SPDR Portfolio S&P 500 ETF (NYSEARCA:SPYM) charges 0.02% annually and trades around $87 per share, which makes whole-share investing easier ... Why SPYM Just Crossed $150 Billion While Most Investors Still Don’t Know It Exists
Compare sector exposure, risk profiles, and portfolio strategies as these two ETFs take different approaches to capturing growth in your portfolio.
<p>ETF inflows are on pace for $2 trillion in 2026.</p>
The pitch is simple: monthly checks from blue-chip stocks. The reality is quieter. Holders of JPMorgan Equity Premium Income ETF (NYSEARCA:JEPI) have watched a raging bull market pass them by while an options overlay clipped the upside and the IRS took a bigger bite than the fact sheet lets on. What You’re Actually Paying JEPI’s ... JEPI Investors Missed 13.21% in Gains While Paying Hidden Taxes on ‘Monthly’ Income
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