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Better S&P 500 ETF: iShares IVV vs. Vanguard VOO
Key PointsBoth VOO and IVV track the S&P 500 with identical returns and expense ratios.IVV offers a slightly higher dividend yield and marginally heavier tech weighting.Liquidity, risk, and overall portfolio composition are nearly indistinguishable between these two ETFs.These 10 stocks could mint t...The Motley Fool
Sat, Jan 24
Here's How I Hope to Use My Social Security Benefits in Retirement
Key PointsMany retirees need the income Social Security provides to cover basic expenses.I'm hoping to save enough that I can use my Social Security as extra income.This approach buys me some protection in case benefits are broadly cut. The $23,760 Social Security bonus most retirees completely over...The Motley Fool
Sat, Jan 24
2 Dirt Cheap Stocks to Buy With $200 Right Now
Key PointsCVS Health rebounded last year, but there is plenty of upside left given ongoing developments.Merck is slowly crafting a strategy to overcome increased competition for its biggest cash cow. 10 stocks we like better than CVS Health › Some investors believe the market is currently overvalued...The Motley Fool
Sat, Jan 24
VEA vs. ACWX: Cheap International Exposure or Full Global Access?
Key PointsVEA charges a much lower expense ratio and holds over twice as many stocks as ACWX. ACWX tilts slightly more toward technology and VEA is heavier in industrials. Both funds delivered similar strong 1-year returns, but VEA captured a bit more upside over the past five years. These 10 stocks...The Motley Fool
Sat, Jan 24
1 Top ETF to Load Up on in 2026
Key PointsThe start of 2026 has featured a major shift away from tech and the "Magnificent Seven" stocks.We're beginning to see cyclicals and small caps take over as investors worry about the deteriorating labor market and geopolitics.Equal-weighting the S&P 500 allows you to capture the current mar...The Motley Fool
Sat, Jan 24
Here's the Average American's Social Security Benefit in 2026
Social Security recipients just got a 2.8% cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) for 2026, and we've just received new data from the Social Security Administration. In this video, I'll break down the average Social Security benefits in 2026 for different types of beneficiaries.*Stock prices used were the...The Motley Fool
Sat, Jan 24
RPT-Wall St Week Ahead-Fed, big earnings week loom for markets as global tensions muddy outlook
About one fifth of S&P 500 set to post quarterly resultsMicrosoft, Apple, Tesla among those due to reportFed expected to hold rates steady on Wednesday as independence questions hoverBy Lewis Krauskopf NEW YORK, Jan 23 (Reuters) - Investors who have been consumed by geopolitical turmoil to st...Reuters
Sat, Jan 24
AGG vs. VCIT: The Same Tiny Fee, Completely Different Holdings
Key PointsBoth VCIT and AGG charge the same low expense ratio, but VCIT offers a higher yield. AGG holds a much broader mix of bonds and has a lower historical drawdown than VCIT. VCIT's portfolio focuses on corporate bonds, while AGG covers the total U.S. investment-grade bond market. These 10 stoc...The Motley Fool
Sat, Jan 24
Here's How Much Revenue OpenAI's New Advertising Business Could Generate by 2030
Key PointsOpenAI plans to test ads to U.S. customers on ChatGPT's free and low-cost tier subscription accounts.OpenAI will label the ads, but it will not sell user conversations to advertisers.One Wall Street analyst sees OpenAI's burgeoning ad business potentially growing into a massive business in...The Motley Fool
Sat, Jan 24
Where Will SoFi Technologies Be in 5 Years?
Key PointsSoFi's customer additions will keep driving meaningful revenue growth. Management is doing a wonderful job running the business with a disciplined approach.The current valuation isn’t a bargain, but SoFi has earned a high multiple. 10 stocks we like better than SoFi Technologies › SoFi Tec...The Motley Fool
Sat, Jan 24
Diversify With Global ETFS: ACWX's Higher Yield or URTH's Stronger Growth?
Key PointsACWX has a higher expense ratio but offers a meaningfully higher dividend yield compared to URTH.URTH’s portfolio is dominated by U.S. tech giants, while ACWX focuses on non-U.S. equities with a tilt toward financial services.ACWX experienced a deeper five-year drawdown and lower long-term...The Motley Fool
Sat, Jan 24
WGMI vs. HODL: Same Crypto, Wildly Different Results
Key PointsWGMI has dramatically outperformed HODL over the past year but comes with a higher expense ratio and even steeper volatility.HODL directly tracks Bitcoin's price, while WGMI invests in companies tied to Bitcoin mining and infrastructure.WGMI's portfolio is more diversified, while HODL is a...The Motley Fool
Sat, Jan 24
Alphabet vs. Meta Platforms: Which AI Stock Will Make You Richer?
Key PointsAlphabet and Meta have billions of users that support their powerful network effects. Investors will appreciate their double-digit revenue growth and strong profits. Both stocks trade at compelling valuations, but Meta is much cheaper right now. 10 stocks we like better than Alphabet › Wh...The Motley Fool
Sat, Jan 24
Here's Why Albemarle Stock Surged Higher This Week
Key PointsManagement's cost-cutting and refocusing on its core business is setting the company up for a dramatic increase in profits. The lithium cycle is turning, supported by emerging investment in battery energy storage systems (BESS).10 stocks we like better than Albemarle › Lithium materials co...The Motley Fool
Sat, Jan 24
1 Vanguard ETF I'm Buying in 2026 and Holding Forever
Key PointsU.S. stocks continue to rise in 2026, but the composition of the rally is looking much different.Small caps are outperforming, cyclicals are beating the S&P 500, and tech has begun lagging the index.That makes the Vanguard Total Stock Market ETF (VTI) a great choice to shift your U.S. stoc...The Motley Fool
Sat, Jan 24
Bond ETFs: Your Tax Bracket Decides the Winner Between AGG and MUB
Key PointsAGG carries a slightly lower expense ratio and offers a higher yield than MUB.AGG has seen stronger 1-year returns but experienced a deeper five-year drawdown. Both funds target different market segments, with AGG covering the entire U.S. investment-grade bond market and MUB focusing on mu...The Motley Fool
Sat, Jan 24
Inside One Fund's $21 Million Bet on Hilton Grand Vacations Stock
Key PointsConnecticut-based Iridian Asset Management bought 190,909 shares of Hilton Grand Vacations; the estimated trade size $8.11 million based on quarterly average price.Meanwhile, the quarter-end position value rose by $9.35 million, reflecting both share additions and price movement.The fund n...The Motley Fool
Sat, Jan 24
5 Dividend Stocks Yielding 5% or More to Buy Right Now for Passive Income
Key PointsVerizon has increased its dividend for 19 years in a row. Oneok has delivered over a quarter century of dividend stability and growth. NNN REIT has increased its dividend for 36 straight years. 10 stocks we like better than Oneok › Investing in high-yielding dividend stocks can be a great ...The Motley Fool
Sat, Jan 24
Investing in Small-Cap ETFs: ISCG's Lower Fees or SLYG's Higher Dividend?
Key PointsISCG charges a lower expense ratio but has a slightly lower dividend yield than SLYG.ISCG posted a much higher one-year return but experienced a notably deeper five-year drawdown.ISCG holds nearly three times as many stocks, tilting more toward industrials than SLYG.These 10 stocks could m...The Motley Fool
Sat, Jan 24
Will the End of the Rules-Based International Order Help Bitcoin or Hurt It?
Key PointsPolitical and business leaders from around the globe are meeting in Davos, Switzerland, this week.One leader in particular -- Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney -- had some choice words to say about the emerging world order.The coming period of greater global disorder should strengthen th...The Motley Fool
Sat, Jan 24
