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BREAKINGVIEWS-Quantum chip M&A puts memes in superposition
By Robert CyranNEW YORK, Jan 26 (Reuters Breakingviews) - What does a meme stock have in common with a cat in a box? When the frothy company in question is IonQ IONQ.N, it’s a matter of quantum uncertainty. Physicist Erwin Schrödinger imagined a feline in a sometimes-fatal trap as both alive and dea...Reuters
Mon, Jan 26
IWO vs. VONG: How Does A Small Cap Growth Compare Against A Large Cap Growth Fund
Key PointsIWO tracks small-cap U.S. growth stocks, while VONG focuses on large-cap growth names with a heavy tech tilt. VONG is far larger, while IWO offers much broader diversification across more holdingsThese 10 stocks could mint the next wave of millionaires › Both the Vanguard Russell 1000 Grow...The Motley Fool
Mon, Jan 26
IWO vs. VUG: Comparing Growth ETFs With Different Focuses
Key PointsIWO can be volatile because it holds over 1,000 small-cap growth stocks. VUG is heavily reliant upon the tech sector. These 10 stocks could mint the next wave of millionaires › Both the Vanguard Growth ETF (NYSEMKT:VUG) and iShares Russell 2000 Growth ETF (NYSEMKT:IWO) aim to capture U.S. ...The Motley Fool
Mon, Jan 26
IWM vs. QQQ: The Small-Cap Star ETF Against the Large Growth Fund
Key PointsIWM holds nearly 2,000 small-cap U.S. stocks and skews toward the financial and industrial sectors, while QQQ is heavily tech-focused. IWM's expense ratio is similar to QQQ's, but IWM's dividend yield is more than twice as high. These 10 stocks could mint the next wave of millionaires › Bo...The Motley Fool
Mon, Jan 26
How Does This Eco-Friendly ETF Match Up Against This International Fund?
Key PointsNZAV restricts holdings to companies that meet certain eco-friendly criteria.EEM offers broader emerging market diversification and a slightly higher dividend yield.These 10 stocks could mint the next wave of millionaires › This comparison examines how the climate-conscious approach of the...The Motley Fool
Mon, Jan 26
FSTA vs. IYK: The Clash of Two Consumer Staple ETFs
Key PointsFSTA charges a much lower expense ratio and holds nearly twice as many stocks as IYK.IYK has a slightly higher one-year return and dividend yield, but FSTA has shown stronger growth within the last five years. Both ETFs focus on consumer staples, but FSTA leans more heavily into the sector...The Motley Fool
Mon, Jan 26
EEM Offers More Of An Internation Focus on Tech Than IXUS
Key PointsEEM carries a much higher expense ratio and lower dividend yield than IXUS. IXUS has significantly outperformed EEM in return over the last five years. These 10 stocks could mint the next wave of millionaires › Both the iShares MSCI Emerging Markets ETF and iShares Core MSCI Total Internat...The Motley Fool
Mon, Jan 26
SLV vs. SLVP: Choosing Between Investing in Silver or Silver Mining
Key PointsSLVP has outperformed SLV on 1-year returns, but SLV has been stronger over the last five years. SLVP holds a concentrated basket of silver mining stocks, while SLV is a pure play on the price of silver. These 10 stocks could mint the next wave of millionaires › Both the iShares MSCI Globa...The Motley Fool
Mon, Jan 26
This Tax-Friendly Bond ETF May Have the Edge Over This Corporate Bond ETF
Key PointsInterest gained from investing in MUB is exempt from federal income tax. VCIT offers a higher dividend yield and lower expense ratio than MUB. These 10 stocks could mint the next wave of millionaires › Both the Vanguard Intermediate-Term Corporate Bond ETF (NASDAQ:VCIT) and iShares Nationa...The Motley Fool
Mon, Jan 26
Gold & Silver ETFs: Comparing AAAU vs. SLVP
Key PointsAAAU tracks the price of gold with a much lower beta and lower expense ratio than SLVP. Both ETFs saw significant price returns in 2025 and have already started off 2026 strongly. These 10 stocks could mint the next wave of millionaires › Both the iShares MSCI Global Silver and Metals Min...The Motley Fool
Mon, Jan 26
SCHO vs. VCSH: The Short-Term Bond Showdown
Key PointsBoth ETFs focus on short-term bonds, but SCHO holds mainly U.S. government bonds while VCSH holds primarily corporate bonds. Schwab’s ETF holds significantly more higher-rated bonds than Vanguard's fund. These 10 stocks could mint the next wave of millionaires › Both the Vanguard Short-Ter...The Motley Fool
Mon, Jan 26
These Two Silver Mining ETFs Had Historic Performances in 2025. Will it Continue?
Key PointsSLVP charges a notably lower expense ratio and offers a higher dividend yield than SIL.Both funds are heavily concentrated in the materials industry, but their top holdings differ significantly. These 10 stocks could mint the next wave of millionaires › Both the Global X Silver Miners ETF ...The Motley Fool
Mon, Jan 26
