Market Trends

XLV's broader diversification and lower fees appeal to cost-conscious investors, while PJP's concentrated pharma bet has outperformed over the past year.

SCHD also has one of the best track records of growing over time too.

VT holds more than 10,000 stocks across global markets while VWO focuses on more than 6,000 emerging-market holdings. VT delivered stronger five-year returns despite a lower dividend yield.

State Street offers a higher yield and lower costs, but Vanguard's broader portfolio of 103 holdings delivered stronger five-year returns.

It's a matter of when -- not if -- the market finally crashes.

The S&P 500's current concentration has its benefits and risks.

Vanguard's S&P 500 ETF is still my top recommendation for passive investors.

VDE's traditional oil holdings delivered 46.8% returns over one year, while ICLN's renewable focus saw deeper volatility and a 57.2% maximum drawdown.

Business activity just hit a five-year high. Treasury yields hit a 19-year high. Guess which one stocks cared about.

The S&P 500 has been perhaps the greatest wealth generation machine of the past several decades.

The State Street SPDR S&P Dividend ETF could be the ideal dividend fund if the U.S. economy cools.

Today, Sept. 23, 2026, bond yields and geopolitical tensions weigh on U.S. indexes, while cybersecurity stocks rally.

Invesco's QQQ Trust is still one of the easiest ways to beat the market.

There are not many ETFs that can match this ETF on performance.

Higher yields will hurt stocks and reduce the value of older bonds.

Think -- and invest -- like a venture capitalist so your big swings carry your safe bets.

History has shown that few sectors have had better long-term returns than tech stocks.

The biggest opportunities over the next 10 years might come from smaller-company stocks.

The stock market may be running hot this year, but that doesn't mean all is well.

Bond yields have soared in 2026, which is certainly cause for concern.