SGOV was long one of the go-to ETFs for T-bills. Now Vanguard launched their own T-bills ETF with VBIL. Which should you choose? I compare them here. So one of my most popular blog posts and videos is my simple overview of SGOV. This makes sense, as it has long been one of the most popular ETFs to capture short-dated US Treasury Bills, or T-bills for short, with over $50 … [Read more...] about VBIL vs. SGOV – Which ETF for T-Bills?
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VTG ETF – Vanguard Launches Total US Treasury Bond Market ETF
Vanguard launched the VTG ETF for the total U.S. treasury bond market in July 2025. I briefly summarize it here. After previously having no singular product to capture the entire US treasury bond market in one fell swoop, Vanguard has finally launched a new ETF for it. Its ticker is VTG. The US treasury bond market is the largest and most liquid segment of fixed … [Read more...] about VTG ETF – Vanguard Launches Total US Treasury Bond Market ETF
Vanguard Launches 2 New ETFs for T-Bills – VBIL and VGUS
Vanguard launched new ETFs for U.S. T-Bills in February 2025 - VBIL and VGUS. I briefly summarize them here. After weirdly previously having no products for Treasury Bills and hearing investors' demands for short-term liquidity, Vanguard has finally launched 2 new ETFs for them. “VGUS and VBIL can be a solution for those who rely on ultra-short bond funds and … [Read more...] about Vanguard Launches 2 New ETFs for T-Bills – VBIL and VGUS
RSBY ETF Review – Return Stacked® U.S. Bonds & Futures Yield ETF
The RSBY ETF aims to provide a "return stacked" solution for U.S. bonds and futures yield in a single fund. It's called the Return Stacked® U.S. Bonds & Futures Yield ETF. I review it here. If you've landed here, it's highly likely that you're already at least somewhat familiar with "return stacking" and you've probably even already checked out the other funds in this … [Read more...] about RSBY ETF Review – Return Stacked® U.S. Bonds & Futures Yield ETF
1 ETF for Life to Get Rich? It’s Not One You’d Guess…
Is there one single ETF you can hold forever to get rich and save for retirement? Yes, and it's probably not one you would guess... Prefer video? Watch it below. If not, keep scrolling to keep reading. So I've referenced the famous Bogleheads 3 Fund Portfolio many times in various blog posts on this site, and for good reason - it's a simple, low-cost, … [Read more...] about 1 ETF for Life to Get Rich? It’s Not One You’d Guess…
SPLG / SPYM ETF Review – A Cheaper Way To Buy the S&P 500 Index
The SPLG ETF from SPDR tracks the S&P 500 Index and has lowered its fee to 0.02%, making it cheaper than its competitors VOO, IVV, and SPY in 2024. I briefly review it here. Update in November 2025: SPLG is now SPYM. Same fund. Just a name change in the form of a different ticker. Prefer video? Watch it below. If not, keep scrolling to keep reading. Recall … [Read more...] about SPLG / SPYM ETF Review – A Cheaper Way To Buy the S&P 500 Index
RSSY ETF Review – Return Stacked® U.S. Stocks & Futures Yield ETF
The RSSY ETF aims to provide a "return stacked" solution for U.S. stocks and futures yield in a single fund. It's called the Return Stacked® U.S. Stocks & Futures Yield ETF. I review it here. If you've landed here, it's highly likely that you're already at least somewhat familiar with "return stacking" and you've probably even already checked out the other funds in … [Read more...] about RSSY ETF Review – Return Stacked® U.S. Stocks & Futures Yield ETF
RSBT ETF Review – Return Stacked® Bonds & Managed Futures ETF
The RSBT ETF aims to provide a "return stacked" solution for bonds and managed futures in a single fund. It's called the Return Stacked® Bonds & Managed Futures ETF. I review it here. If you've landed here, chances are you're already at least somewhat familiar with "return stacking" and maybe you've even already checked out the other funds in this family like RSSB and … [Read more...] about RSBT ETF Review – Return Stacked® Bonds & Managed Futures ETF
RSST ETF Review – Return Stacked® US Stocks & Managed Futures ETF
The RSST ETF launched in late 2023 and aims to provide a "return stacked" solution for US stocks and managed futures in a single fund. Appropriately, it's called the Return Stacked® US Stocks & Managed Futures ETF. Let's review it. First, let's briefly cover what "return stacking" is. Essentially, it refers to borrowing (i.e. leverage) to free up space in the portfolio … [Read more...] about RSST ETF Review – Return Stacked® US Stocks & Managed Futures ETF
CAOS ETF Review – Alpha Architect Tail Risk ETF
The CAOS ETF from Alpha Architect aims to address left tail risk during tumultuous periods of "chaos" in the stock market. I review it here and explore how CAOS does this and why you might want to consider it in your investment portfolio. Introduction - Tail Risk To set the stage for a discussion of the CAOS ETF, let's first very briefly talk about tail risk to … [Read more...] about CAOS ETF Review – Alpha Architect Tail Risk ETF
CALF ETF Review – Pacer U.S. Small Cap Cash Cows 100 ETF
The CALF ETF from Pacer seeks to capture US small cap stocks with higher free cash flow yield, which it calls "cash cows." I review it here. CALF ETF Overview Small cap stocks have greater expected returns than large cap stocks because they tend to be riskier and more volatile. Small stocks have beaten large stocks historically, compensating investors for taking … [Read more...] about CALF ETF Review – Pacer U.S. Small Cap Cash Cows 100 ETF
AVMA ETF Review – Avantis Moderate Allocation ETF (60/40 + Factors)
Avantis has launched AVMA, a factor-tilted asset allocation ETF with global stocks and bonds. I review it here. Prefer video? Watch it below. If not, keep scrolling to keep reading. I've written plenty elsewhere about factor investing, diversification, and asset allocation. Avantis has now combined all three in a single fund that they call their Moderate Allocation … [Read more...] about AVMA ETF Review – Avantis Moderate Allocation ETF (60/40 + Factors)
COWZ ETF Review – Pacer U.S. Cash Cows 100 ETF
The COWZ ETF from Pacer seeks to hold "cash cows" - US large cap stocks with higher free cash flow yield. I review it here. COWZ ETF Overview For any kind of reliable stability within stocks, we probably want to invest in a company that is profitable, meaning its revenue is greater than its expenses. Some perhaps don't realize that the famous S&P 500 Index for … [Read more...] about COWZ ETF Review – Pacer U.S. Cash Cows 100 ETF
BOXX ETF Review – Alpha Architect 1-3 Month Box ETF
What if I told you there’s a way to get the risk-free return of T-bills but in a way that’s more tax-efficient than buying T-bills directly or buying a T-bills fund like SGOV? Here I review the BOXX ETF and why you might want to consider it over your favorite T-bills ETF or money market fund for your cash management needs. Video Prefer video? Watch it below. If … [Read more...] about BOXX ETF Review – Alpha Architect 1-3 Month Box ETF
Avantis Launches 3 New ETFs – AVMC, AVMV, AVEE
Avantis launched new ETFs on November 9, 2023 - AVMC, AVMV, and AVEE. I briefly summarize them here. Avantis launched 3 new ETFs to provide narrow exposure to corners of the market that they previously didn't have dedicated funds for. AVMC - Avantis U.S. Mid Cap Equity ETF AVMC, the Avantis U.S. Mid Cap Equity ETF, provides exposure to the arguably … [Read more...] about Avantis Launches 3 New ETFs – AVMC, AVMV, AVEE
BlackRock iShares Launches First Target Date ETFs
Previously you could only get a target date fund in the form of a mutual fund. Now they're available as ETFs. Prefer video? Watch it below. If not, keep scrolling to keep reading. The enormous asset manager BlackRock has launched the industry's first lineup of target date ETFs. I've noted elsewhere why ETFs are usually preferable to mutual funds for a number … [Read more...] about BlackRock iShares Launches First Target Date ETFs
3 Best Floating Rate Bond ETFs – USFR vs. TFLO vs. FLOT
Floating rate bonds adjust quickly to interest rate changes. Here we'll compare the best floating rate ETFs - USFR, TFLO, and FLOT. Video Prefer video? Watch it here: What Are Floating Rate Bonds? Floating rate bonds are debt instruments with variable interest rates, as opposed to a typical bond with a fixed rate. That interest rate is based on some … [Read more...] about 3 Best Floating Rate Bond ETFs – USFR vs. TFLO vs. FLOT
Avantis Files for 6 New ETFs – AVGV, AVDS, AVMG, AVTD, AVTV, AVLC
Avantis filed for 6 new ETFs on March 21, 2023 - AVGV, AVDS, AVMG, AVTD, AVTV, and AVLC. I briefly summarize them here. Update May 2024: The ticker for AVTV ended up being AVNV and is the Avantis All International Markets Value ETF. Avantis clearly provides great factor funds. They're expanding their offering with 6 new ETFs. Most are "fund of funds" … [Read more...] about Avantis Files for 6 New ETFs – AVGV, AVDS, AVMG, AVTD, AVTV, AVLC
AVGV ETF Review – Avantis All Equity Markets Value ETF
AVGV is a new ETF from Avantis that is a single fund solution for the global stock market investor who wants to go all in on Value stocks. I review it here. Prefer video? Watch it here. If not, continue scrolling to read below. If you've arrived here, I'd guess you already know Avantis is one of the best names in the biz for factor funds, that Value has the most … [Read more...] about AVGV ETF Review – Avantis All Equity Markets Value ETF
Return Stacking Explained – Greater Returns With Lower Risk?
Return stacking refers to applying a modest amount of leverage to a diversified investment portfolio of different asset classes in an attempt to ratchet up expected returns while simultaneously potentially lowering or at least maintaining risk. Here we'll look at what return stacking is and when, why, and how to do it. What Is Return Stacking? Return stacking is … [Read more...] about Return Stacking Explained – Greater Returns With Lower Risk?