Markets have become more nervous in 2026. What began as a rotation out of technology towards more defensive and value-oriented areas of the market has become a more pronounced sell-off of any sectors that could be negatively affected by artificial intelligence (AI). He S&P 500 and the Nasdaq-100 The indices haven’t seen any major pullbacks…
US stocks will continue to rise in 2026, but the composition of the rally looks very different. Small caps are outperforming, cyclical stocks are outperforming the S&P 500, and technology has begun to lag the index. That makes the Vanguard Total Stock Market ETF (VTI) a great option to change up your US stock allocation…
Comparing these ETFs is primarily about evaluating dividend growth potential versus a high-yield strategy. Vanguard’s ETF methodology currently emphasizes technology at the top (for better or worse), while Schwab’s looks for durable companies with healthy balance sheets. I’ve always liked Schwab’s strategy, which considers dividend growth history, yield, and balance sheet quality. 10 stocks we…
The Vanguard Total Stock Market ETF (VTI) and the iShares Core S&P Total US Stock Market ETF (ITOT) offer broad market coverage and minimal expenses. The Vanguard ETF is a bit broader than the iShares ETF. There is actually no bad choice in this comparison. 10 Stocks We Like Better Than the Vanguard Total Stock…
The Vanguard Total Stock Market ETF invests in all companies listed on US stock exchanges, making it one of the most diversified funds money can buy. Extreme diversification can reduce risk and volatility, but it can also lead to lower returns compared to more concentrated portfolios. However, the Vanguard Total Stock Market ETF can help…
If you’re looking for an ETF that’s capable of generating decades of consistent, predictable passive income, you’re looking for stocks capable of doing the same. Sure, high-performing companies might generate more revenue, but there’s always the question of whether those returns are sustainable. An economic downturn could easily lead to some of those big payments…
The S&P 500’s tilt toward growth and technology stocks means there is still strong growth potential ahead of AI trading. Its balanced exposure to several other sectors ensures it can capture outperformance from other areas of the market should conditions change. The Vanguard S&P 500 ETF is one of the best funds for capturing these…
Wall Street 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. The Vanguard High Yield Active ETF yields 6.20% and pays monthly dividends. The fund holds 233 junk bonds, of which 45.58% are BB-rated securities and 35.58% are B-rated securities. VGHY carries higher credit and interest rate risk due to exposure to below-investment grade bonds. If…
