Whether you are an experienced investor or just getting started, exchange-traded funds (ETFs) can be a great addition to your portfolio for their diversification and simplicity. Vanguard is one of the largest investment firms in the world, and offers plenty of low-cost ETFs like the Vanguard High Dividend Yield ETF (NYSEMKT: VYM). Another good option […]
Many investors might think exchange-traded funds (ETFs) are like the tortoise and the hare in Aesop’s fable about the race between these two unlikely competitors. In their view, ETFs can win the race over the long term by plodding along slowly but steadily. This stereotype might be true for some ETFs. However, there are exceptions. […]
The market is firmly back in bull territory, and bull markets favor growth stocks and tech stocks. That’s been the case since the S&P 500 hit its bear market bottom in Oct. 2022, only to quickly rebound and reach new all-time highs this year. Many growth stocks battered by the previous downturn are soaring once […]
Vanguard’s largest exchange-traded funds (ETFs) — like the Vanguard S&P 500 ETF, Vanguard Total Stock Market ETF, Vanguard Growth ETF, or Vanguard Value ETF — garner a lot of attention. And for good reason. They are all fine funds worth considering. But one less-discussed fund is the Vanguard Large-Cap ETF (NYSEMKT: VV). Here’s why it […]
Investing can be an intimidating and daunting pursuit. People often incorrectly believe you need to be a good stock picker to profit from the capital markets. Selecting individual stocks can be a worthwhile endeavor, but it’s not for everyone. And it doesn’t need to be. Instead, investing in passive vehicles such as exchange-traded funds (ETFs) […]
Exchange-traded funds (ETFs) are fantastic tools to have in your investment arsenal. These baskets of stocks can be bought and sold like individual stocks, yet they give you exposure to whatever market sectors or investment style you’d like to target. There’s even a selection of ETFs that mimic the broader market’s returns, allowing you to […]
There are many ways to build an investment portfolio. Of course, stocks and bonds are two of the more commonly chosen vehicles for beginner investors. But alternative assets including artwork, collectibles, or crypto also garner significant interest. A drawback of alternative investments is that these assets can carry higher risk compared to the capital markets […]
Many people are afraid of heights. Some have a fear of spiders. Others are scared of snakes. But there’s a very different kind of phobia that affects quite a few investors — the fear of missing out, also known by the acronym FOMO. These individuals absolutely dread the idea of not buying a stock that’s […]
Investing can be tedious. That’s especially the case when you want to buy multiple stocks. It’s not difficult, but it can take a while. That’s where exchange-traded funds (ETFs) come in handy. You can buy many stocks in one fell swoop. With the so-called “Magnificent Seven” stocks powering the overall stock market, some investors could […]
Warren Buffett likes Vanguard. He wrote to Berkshire Hathaway shareholders in 2014 that he suggested much of the cash his family receives when he dies be invested in a low-cost Vanguard S&P 500 index fund. Some of Berkshire’s cash is currently invested in one. I like Vanguard too. A significant portion of my portfolio is […]
Tom Lee is the head of research at Fundstrat Global Advisors. He is well known for his stock-picking product, Granny Shots, which has more than doubled the return of the S&P 500 (SNPINDEX: ^GSPC) since its inception in January 2019. That outperformance makes Lee a credible source of insight where the stock market is concerned. […]
What’s the biggest advantage of investing in an exchange-traded fund (ETF)? There are several possible answers. Arguably the best one is that ETFs provide an easy way to buy multiple great stocks in one fell swoop. The Vanguard Mega Cap Growth Index Fund ETF (NYSEMKT: MGK) is a great example. Nearly 59% of this Vanguard […]