Vanguard offers several popular small cap ETFs, namely VB, VIOO, and VTWO. Is there one that reigns supreme? Vanguard Small Cap ETF - What We're Looking For So let's talk about what exactly we're looking for in a Vanguard small cap ETF. First, we want sufficient AUM and liquidity to avoid the risk of fund closure and large bid-ask spreads. Secondly, … [Read more...] about Vanguard Small Cap ETF Showdown – VB vs. VIOO vs. VTWO
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The 9,116 Best Stocks To Buy Right Now in 2022
We're officially in a bear market and we just saw the worst first half of the year for stocks since 1970. Here we'll check out the best stocks to buy now in 2022 while things are on sale. Prefer video? Watch it here: So obviously a cheeky title. Many pundits and YouTubers are putting out articles and videos discussing the "3 best stocks to buy now!" or how the … [Read more...] about The 9,116 Best Stocks To Buy Right Now in 2022
VUG vs. VOOG – Which Vanguard ETF for Large Growth Stocks?
VUG and VOOG are two ETFs from Vanguard to capture U.S. large cap growth stocks. But is one better than the other? Let's compare them. In a hurry? Here are the highlights: VUG and VOOG are two popular index funds from Vanguard for U.S. large cap growth stocks.VUG is much more popular with over $67 billion in assets. VOOG has about 1/10 of that.VUG seeks to track the CRSP … [Read more...] about VUG vs. VOOG – Which Vanguard ETF for Large Growth Stocks?
VTI ETF Review – Is VTI a Good Investment? (U.S. Stocks)
VTI is an extremely popular ETF to capture the entire U.S. stock market. Is it a good investment? I review it here. Video Prefer video? Watch it here: VTI - What, Why, and How VTI is the Vanguard Total Stock Market ETF. It launched in 2001. As the name suggests, the fund captures the entire investable U.S. stock market in the form of over 4,000 … [Read more...] about VTI ETF Review – Is VTI a Good Investment? (U.S. Stocks)
RSP ETF Review – Is RSP a Good Investment? (Equal Weight)
RSP is an interesting and extremely popular fund that equally weights companies in the S&P 500. Is it a good investment? I review it here. Video Prefer video? Watch it here: RSP - What, Why, and How RSP is the Invesco S&P 500 Equal Weight ETF. It launched in early 2003. As the name suggests, the fund simply takes all the stocks in the … [Read more...] about RSP ETF Review – Is RSP a Good Investment? (Equal Weight)
VYM vs. HDV – Vanguard Dividend ETF vs. iShares Dividend ETF
Two popular dividend ETFs are VYM, the Vanguard High Dividend Yield ETF, and HDV, the iShares Core High Dividend ETF. They differ more than you may realize. Let's compare them. First, note that I don't chase dividends. But I recognize that many investors use dividends to supplement their current income, particularly in retirement. Others just irrationally prefer … [Read more...] about VYM vs. HDV – Vanguard Dividend ETF vs. iShares Dividend ETF
VYM ETF Review – Is VYM a Good Investment? (Dividend Stocks)
VYM is a popular dividend ETF from Vanguard to capture high-yield U.S. stocks. But is it a good investment? I review it here. First, note that I don't chase dividends. But I recognize that many investors use dividends to supplement their current income, particularly in retirement. Others just irrationally prefer dividend-paying stocks. I even designed a dividend-focused … [Read more...] about VYM ETF Review – Is VYM a Good Investment? (Dividend Stocks)
VIG vs. DGRO – Vanguard or iShares Dividend Growth ETF?
Two popular dividend growth ETFs are VIG, the Vanguard Dividend Appreciation ETF, and DGRO, the iShares Core Dividend Growth ETF. Let's compare them. To be clear, I don't obsess over dividends. But I know income investors often like to use dividends as current income, particularly in retirement, and thus seek out dividend-oriented funds. Others just irrationally prefer … [Read more...] about VIG vs. DGRO – Vanguard or iShares Dividend Growth ETF?
VXUS vs. IXUS – Vanguard or iShares International ETF?
VXUS and IXUS are two popular index funds for the total international stock market outside the U.S from Vanguard and iShares, respectively. Here we'll review their differences, similarities, performance, and why you might want one over the other. In a hurry? Here are the highlights: VXUS is from Vanguard and IXUS is from iSharesBoth VXUS and IXUS capture the same segment … [Read more...] about VXUS vs. IXUS – Vanguard or iShares International ETF?
SCHD ETF Review – Is SCHD a Good Investment? (Dividend Stocks)
SCHD is a popular dividend ETF from Schwab to capture profitable U.S. stocks with a sustainable dividend. But is it a good investment? I review it here. First, note that I don't chase dividends. But I recognize that many investors use dividends to supplement their current income, particularly in retirement. Others just irrationally prefer dividend-paying stocks. I even … [Read more...] about SCHD ETF Review – Is SCHD a Good Investment? (Dividend Stocks)
SPYD vs. VYM – SPDR Dividend ETF vs. Vanguard Dividend ETF
Two popular dividend ETFs are SPYD, the SPDR Portfolio S&P 500 High Dividend ETF, and VYM, the Vanguard High Dividend Yield ETF. They're more different than you may realize. Let's compare them. First, note that I don't chase dividends. But I recognize that many investors use dividends to supplement their current income, particularly in retirement. Others just … [Read more...] about SPYD vs. VYM – SPDR Dividend ETF vs. Vanguard Dividend ETF
SPYD vs. SCHD – SPDR Dividend ETF vs. Schwab Dividend ETF
Two popular dividend-focused ETFs are SPYD, the SPDR Portfolio S&P 500 High Dividend ETF, and SCHD, the Schwab U.S. Dividend Equity ETF. Let's compare them. First, note that I don't chase dividends. But I recognize that many investors use dividends to supplement their current income, particularly in retirement. Others just irrationally prefer dividend-paying stocks. I … [Read more...] about SPYD vs. SCHD – SPDR Dividend ETF vs. Schwab Dividend ETF
VIG vs. VOO & VTI – Vanguard Dividend Growth ETF vs. Broad Market
VIG is Vanguard's dividend growth ETF. VOO and VTI are their broad market index funds for the S&P 500 Index and total U.S. stock market, respectively. Let's compare them. In a hurry? Here are the highlights: VIG, VOO, and VTI are all very popular U.S. stock funds from Vanguard.VIG tracks the S&P U.S. Dividend Growers Index. VOO tracks the S&P 500 Index. VTI … [Read more...] about VIG vs. VOO & VTI – Vanguard Dividend Growth ETF vs. Broad Market
SPHD vs. SCHD – Invesco Dividend ETF vs. Schwab Dividend ETF
Two popular dividend-focused ETFs are SPHD, the Invesco S&P 500 High Dividend Low Volatility ETF, and SCHD, the Schwab U.S. Dividend Equity ETF. Let's compare them. First, note that I don't chase dividends. But I recognize that many investors use dividends to supplement their current income, particularly in retirement. Others just irrationally prefer dividend-paying … [Read more...] about SPHD vs. SCHD – Invesco Dividend ETF vs. Schwab Dividend ETF
SCHD vs. VIG – Schwab Dividend ETF vs. Vanguard Div. Growth ETF
Two popular dividend-focused ETFs are the Schwab U.S. Dividend Equity ETF (SCHD) and the Vanguard Dividend Appreciation ETF (VIG), but they differ more than you may realize. Let's compare them. First, note that I don't chase dividends. But I recognize that many investors use dividends to supplement their current income, particularly in retirement. Others just irrationally … [Read more...] about SCHD vs. VIG – Schwab Dividend ETF vs. Vanguard Div. Growth ETF
SCHD vs. VOO & VTI – Schwab Dividend vs. Vanguard Total Market
SCHD is a popular dividend ETF from Schwab. VOO and VTI are broad market index funds from Vanguard for the S&P 500 and total U.S. stock market. Let's compare them. In a hurry? Here are the highlights: SCHD is a popular dividend fund from Schwab.VOO and VTI are very popular broad U.S. stock funds from Vanguard.SCHD tracks the Dow Jones U.S. Dividend 100 Index. VOO … [Read more...] about SCHD vs. VOO & VTI – Schwab Dividend vs. Vanguard Total Market
The First NFT ETF Is Here – Exploring NFTZ from Defiance
NFTs now have an ETF - NFTZ from Defiance ETFs. Let's check it out. Introduction - What Are NFTs? NFT stands for non-fungible token. NFTs allow for ownership of digital goods, as they are unique, verifiable tokens that exist on a blockchain. Blockchain is the digital database framework of cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin. Some of these words may sound foreign to you. … [Read more...] about The First NFT ETF Is Here – Exploring NFTZ from Defiance
IEMG vs. VWO – Which ETF for Emerging Markets?
Here we look at 2 index ETFs for Emerging Markets stocks - IEMG from iShares and VWO from Vanguard. In a hurry? Here are the highlights: IEMG and VWO are the two most popular ETFs for Emerging Markets.IEMG is from iShares. VWO is from Vanguard.IEMG tracks the MSCI Emerging Markets Investable Market Index. VWO tracks the FTSE Emerging Markets All Cap China A Inclusion … [Read more...] about IEMG vs. VWO – Which ETF for Emerging Markets?
3 Hedge Fund ETFs To Invest Like a Hedge Fund in 2022
Hedge funds are typically only accessible by the ultra rich. Here we'll explore what hedge funds are, why you may or may not want to act like one, and some ETFs to invest like a hedge fund in . What Is a Hedge Fund? As the name suggests, a hedge fund is quite literally, in its simplest explanation, a fund that holds different assets as hedges to each other in an … [Read more...] about 3 Hedge Fund ETFs To Invest Like a Hedge Fund in 2022
SPD ETF Review – Simplify US Equity PLUS Downside Convexity ETF
SPD offers exposure to U.S. large cap stocks while protecting from severe downturns with put options. I review it here. Introduction - What Is SPD and How Does It Work? SPD is an ETF from Simplify designed to provide broad equity exposure to U.S. stocks while also offering some downside protection for market crashes. It's called the Simplify US Equity PLUS … [Read more...] about SPD ETF Review – Simplify US Equity PLUS Downside Convexity ETF
