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Why a Nearly $30 Million Bet on BETA Stock Says More Than Its 26% Post-IPO Drop
Key PointsLiberty Street Advisors added 999,202 shares of BETA in the fourth quarter.The estimated value was $28.19 million.The transaction resulted in the BETA position accounting for 47.15% of the fund's reportable assets under management at quarter-end.These 10 stocks could mint the next wave of ...The Motley Fool
Sat, Jan 24
International ETFs: Low-Cost SPDW vs. Values-Based NZAC
Key PointsSPDW charges a lower expense ratio and offers a higher yield than NZAC. SPDW posted a stronger 1-year total return but has a slightly deeper 5-year drawdown. NZAC tilts heavily toward tech and ESG screens, while SPDW emphasizes financials and industrials. These 10 stocks could mint the nex...The Motley Fool
Sat, Jan 24
Why Hecla Mining Stock Just Hit an All-Time High This Week
Key PointsHecla Mining stock soared 20% this week to an all-time high.Silver itself crossed the $100 per ounce threshold for the first time. Gold and silver prices are spiking, but for different reasons. 10 stocks we like better than Hecla Mining › Hecla Mining (NYSE: HL) stock rocketed 20% higher t...The Motley Fool
Sat, Jan 24
2 Popular Cryptos to Sell Before They Plummet
Key PointsDogecoin and Shiba Inu do not have any utility.Dogecoin has a supply headwind.Shiba Inu's chain isn't used for anything. 10 stocks we like better than Dogecoin › Meme coins aren't the place to keep your hard-earned cash when it looks like the market is about to get (potentially extremely) ...The Motley Fool
Sat, Jan 24
Could Investing $2,000 in the Schwab U.S. Dividend Equity ETF Make You a Millionaire?
Key PointsThe Schwab U.S. Dividend Equity ETF has delivered an average annual return of 12.3% since its inception. The fund's strategy puts it in a strong position to continue producing robust total returns. It has the potential to be a very enriching investment over the long term. 10 stocks we like...The Motley Fool
Sat, Jan 24
This Precious Metal Just Doubled Gold's Returns: Is PPLT or GLD a Better Buy?
Key PointsPPLT carries a higher expense ratio and is much smaller in assets under management than GLD. Over the past year, PPLT’s total return more than doubled GLD’s, but with a much steeper five-year drawdown. Both funds provide direct exposure to physical metals but track different commodities an...The Motley Fool
Sat, Jan 24
This Tech Stock Could Turn $1,000 Into $16,000
Key PointsTaiwan Semiconductor has averaged a 23% annualized total return over the past 20 years.TSMC's manufacturing capabilities are far beyond those of its biggest competitors.Many of the world's top tech companies rely on TSMC to make their chips.10 stocks we like better than Taiwan Semiconducto...The Motley Fool
Sat, Jan 24
Ethereum Classic: Buy, Sell, or Hold in 2026?
Key PointsOver the past decade, Ethereum Classic is up 557%.During that same time period, Ethereum is up 22,620%.While Ethereum Classic might have value as a potential hedge against inflation, it is likely to underperform Ethereum over the long haul.10 stocks we like better than Ethereum Classic › O...The Motley Fool
Sat, Jan 24
Could Buying USA Rare Earth Stock Today Set You Up for Life?
Key PointsUSA Rare Earth is a mining company with big plans. It aims to manufacture high-performance magnets in the U.S.The company owns the rights to a heavy rare-earth deposit in Texas. 10 stocks we like better than USA Rare Earth › Right now in your device, whether it's a laptop, smartphone, or t...The Motley Fool
Sat, Jan 24
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
