Vanguard provides some of the most popular, lowest cost ETFs out there. Here we'll look at the best Vanguard ETFs for . In a hurry? Here’s the list: Video Prefer video? Watch it below. If not, keep scrolling to keep reading. Introduction - Vanguard ETFs Vanguard is a shareholder-owned asset management firm that was founded in 1975 by Jack Bogle. … [Read more...] about The 7 Best Vanguard ETFs To Buy for 2024 for Low-Fee Indexing
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JPST vs. NEAR vs. MINT – Which Active Short Maturity Income ETF?
JPST, NEAR, and MINT are three very popular and similar actively managed short maturity bond ETFs designed for current income. I compare them here. Video Prefer video? Watch it here: JPST vs. NEAR vs. MINT - Methodologies, Yields, and Fees JPST is the JPMorgan Ultra-Short Income ETF. It launched in 2017 and has since become the most popular actively … [Read more...] about JPST vs. NEAR vs. MINT – Which Active Short Maturity Income ETF?
MINT ETF Review – PIMCO Enhanced Short Maturity Active ETF
MINT is an actively managed ETF from PIMCO that holds short-term debt obligations to provide current income. But is it a good investment? I review it here. MINT Methodology and Fees MINT from PIMCO aims to generate current income greater than that of a money market fund, preservation of capital, and daily liquidity via ultra-short-term global bonds. We would … [Read more...] about MINT ETF Review – PIMCO Enhanced Short Maturity Active ETF
NEAR ETF Review – BlackRock Short Maturity Bond ETF
NEAR is an actively managed ETF from Blackrock that holds short-term debt instruments in order to generate income. But is it a good investment? I review it here. NEAR Methodology and Fees NEAR from Blackrock aims to limit the volatility of principal while generating income via ultra-short-term global bonds. We'd consider it to be riskier than a savings account … [Read more...] about NEAR ETF Review – BlackRock Short Maturity Bond ETF
SPHD ETF Review – Is SPHD a Good Investment? (Dividend Stocks)
SPHD is a popular dividend ETF from Invesco for high-yield U.S. large-cap 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 like to utilize dividend funds to supplement their current income with yield, particularly retirees. Others simply prefer dividend-paying stocks. I even designed a … [Read more...] about SPHD ETF Review – Is SPHD a Good Investment? (Dividend Stocks)
VIG ETF Review – Is VIG a Good Investment? (Dividend Growth Stocks)
VIG is a popular dividend ETF from Vanguard to capture U.S. dividend growth stocks. But is it a good investment? I review it here. First, note that I don't chase dividends. But of course many investors prefer to use dividends to supplement their current income, particularly in retirement. Others just prefer dividend-paying stocks because it feels good. I even designed a … [Read more...] about VIG ETF Review – Is VIG a Good Investment? (Dividend Growth Stocks)
JPST ETF Review – JPMorgan Ultra-Short Income ETF
JPST is an actively managed ETF from J.P. Morgan that holds ultra-short-term debt instruments for the purpose of providing income. I review it here. JPST Methodology, Yield, and Fees Think of JPST as being somewhat in between a money market fund, which is a cash equivalent, and a total bond market fund. This ETF from J.P. Morgan provides a higher yield than the … [Read more...] about JPST ETF Review – JPMorgan Ultra-Short Income ETF
DFSV vs. AVUV – DFA vs. Avantis US Small Cap Value ETF
DFSV and AVUV are two relatively new, ultra-targeted factor ETFs from Dimensional (DFA) and Avantis respectively for U.S. small cap value stocks. I compare them here. Video Prefer video? Watch it here: Brief Recap on Factors Before diving into the details on DFSV and AVUV, let's first briefly review factor investing. If you've landed here, you're … [Read more...] about DFSV vs. AVUV – DFA vs. Avantis US Small Cap Value ETF
DFSV ETF Review – Dimensional US Small Cap Value ETF (DFA)
DFSV is a new targeted factor ETF from Dimensional (DFA) for U.S. small cap value stocks. I review it here. Introduction - Factors and Dimensional Fund Advisors (DFA) To set the stage for why we might be interested in DFSV in the first place, let's take a sec to briefly review equity risk factors, Dimensional as a provider, and the small cap value universe. If … [Read more...] about DFSV ETF Review – Dimensional US Small Cap Value ETF (DFA)
VIOV ETF Review – Vanguard S&P Small-Cap 600 Value Index Fund
VIOV is an index ETF from Vanguard for U.S. small cap value stocks. I review it here. The Case for VIOV and Small Cap Value Stocks Give me a sec to set the stage for VIOV by briefly covering why we like small cap value stocks in general. If you've landed here, you probably already know that small cap value stocks have beaten every other segment of the stock … [Read more...] about VIOV ETF Review – Vanguard S&P Small-Cap 600 Value Index Fund
AVUV ETF Review – Avantis U.S. Small Cap Value ETF
AVUV is a relatively new targeted factor ETF from Avantis for U.S. small cap value stocks. I review it here. Video Prefer video? Watch it here: Introduction - Factors Give me a minute to set the stage for AVUV by briefly covering factors, Avantis as a provider, and the small cap value status quo. If you've landed on this page, I'm going to guess … [Read more...] about AVUV ETF Review – Avantis U.S. Small Cap Value ETF
Backdoor Roth IRA Explained – What, Where, Why, & How (2024)
A backdoor Roth IRA is a way for high income earners to indirectly contribute to a Roth IRA who would otherwise be ineligible. Here we'll look at what it is and where, why, and how to open one. What Is a Backdoor Roth IRA? A backdoor Roth IRA is a way for high income earners to still be able to contribute to the account from which they'd otherwise be ineligible … [Read more...] about Backdoor Roth IRA Explained – What, Where, Why, & How (2024)
AVUS ETF Review – Avantis U.S. Equity ETF (Mild Factor ETF)
AVUS is a relatively new ETF from Avantis that is a single fund solution for the U.S. stock market index investor who also wants some factor exposure. I review it here. Video Prefer video? Watch it here: Introduction - Factors and Avantis If you've arrived on this page, I'm going to guess a couple things: Assuming that first one is true, hopefully … [Read more...] about AVUS ETF Review – Avantis U.S. Equity ETF (Mild Factor ETF)
Portfolio Rebalancing Explained – What, When, Why, and How
Portfolio rebalancing refers to adjusting the allocations of different assets to maintain a desired risk profile. Here we'll look at what rebalancing is and when, why, and how to do it. Video Prefer video? Watch it below. If not, keep scrolling to keep reading. What Is Portfolio Rebalancing? Portfolio rebalancing refers to bringing the assets in one's … [Read more...] about Portfolio Rebalancing Explained – What, When, Why, and How
EPS in Finance (Earnings Per Share) Explained
Earnings Per Share (EPS) is an important metric in finance to evaluate a company's profitability. Here we'll explore the meaning of EPS, what it tells us, the formula used to calculate it, and why it might be useful. EPS (Earnings Per Share) Meaning EPS stands for Earnings Per Share. This is a ratio that indicates the profit per single share of a company's … [Read more...] about EPS in Finance (Earnings Per Share) Explained
Can Teenagers Open a Roth IRA? Here’s Why They Should
Yes, teenagers can open a Roth IRA. In this post we'll explore how and why investing in a Roth IRA can be extremely powerful for kids. What Is a Roth IRA? First let's do a brief recap of what exactly a Roth IRA is. A Roth IRA is simply a retirement savings vehicle that was established in 1997 to help U.S. citizens save for retirement. It is an individual … [Read more...] about Can Teenagers Open a Roth IRA? Here’s Why They Should
Traditional IRA Explained – What, Who, When, Where, & How (2024)
The Traditional IRA explained. This is a guide for the U.S. tax-deferred individual retirement account. Here we'll explore what a Traditional IRA is, who they're for, when to contribute, and where, why, and how to open one. Video Prefer video? Watch it below. If not, keep scrolling to keep reading. What Is a Traditional IRA? A Traditional IRA is simply … [Read more...] about Traditional IRA Explained – What, Who, When, Where, & How (2024)
Roth IRA Explained – What, Who, When, Where, Why, & How (2024)
The Roth IRA explained. This post is a guide for the U.S. tax-exempt individual retirement account. In it we'll explore what a Roth IRA is, who they're for, when to contribute, and where, why, and how to open one. Video Prefer video? Watch it here: What Is a Roth IRA? A Roth IRA is simply a U.S. retirement savings vehicle by which investors contribute … [Read more...] about Roth IRA Explained – What, Who, When, Where, Why, & How (2024)
401k vs. Roth IRA – Which Is Better for You?
A 401k and a Roth IRA are two very different types of retirement accounts for U.S. investors. Is one better than the other? Let's dive in. 401k and Roth IRA Similarities First we'll briefly go over the few similarities between a 401k and a Roth IRA. They don't have much in common. 401k and Roth IRA Differences The bulk of the discussion about a 401k … [Read more...] about 401k vs. Roth IRA – Which Is Better for You?
Roth IRA vs. Traditional IRA – Which Is Better for You? (2024)
Roth IRAs and Traditional IRAs are two types of retirement accounts for U.S. investors. Is one better than the other? Let's dive in. Roth IRA and Traditional IRA Similarities First we'll briefly go over similarities between a Roth IRA and a Traditional IRA. Also note that you can open either or both of these types of IRA's in addition to an … [Read more...] about Roth IRA vs. Traditional IRA – Which Is Better for You? (2024)