The Vanguard Utilities Index Fund ETF Shares (NYSEARCA:VPU) generates its 2.73% dividend yield by holding a diversified portfolio of 67 utility companies across the electric, gas, and water sectors. Investors receive quarterly…
Defensive stocks are defined as the stocks in companies that are grouped in sectors supplying goods and services in constant demand as essentials, and thus, do not follow trends of popularity. Defensive…
I want a glorious 2026 for my portfolio, and I’ve put in thousands of hours of research in recent years to try to pinpoint some top stocks I want to own for…
The current dynamics playing out in the stock market are really hard to describe right now. On the one hand, there are pockets of the economy that are red-hot, with hundreds of…
A Magnificent 7 AI Bubble? One of the most talked-about topics of late is the fear of an AI bubble. Trillions of dollars have been committed to its development, and its rapid…
I’m of the view that passive and active investors alike can find value in owning exchange-traded funds (ETFs). Because there are more ETFs on the market today than individual stocks, there’s a…
Investors looking for top exchange traded funds (ETFs) to invest in certainly have plenty of options to choose from. Whether you’re a truly passive investor, one who likes to pick stocks, or…
The S&P 500 is the U.S. benchmark that most investors pay closest attention to. An amalgamation of the 500 best (and largest) companies America has to offer, this index is one that…
Picking the “perfect” exchange traded fund (ETF) or stock to hold in retirement really isn’t possible for most investors. There’s always some pros and cons with holding any security for an extended…
I’ve been consistently transitioning my own portfolio toward companies and sectors that have a much more defensive tilt in recent months. There are many reasons for this shift. But with increased uncertainty…
There are reasons why investors of all stripes may want to consider exchange traded funds (ETFs). These investment vehicles, typically used by passive investors as a way to gain ultra low-cost exposure…
What a painful start to the week it’s been for investors, especially retirees who may just have discovered they may have just a bit more equity exposure than their risk tolerance would…
Joey Frenette The exchange traded fund (ETF) industry could see significant changes in 2025 as global capital continues to flow into these investment vehicles, driven by a number of key factors. For one, passive…
In 2025, the exchange-traded fund (ETF) landscape could shift in big ways. For one, no investor can claim with any degree of certainty which direction the market will be headed. And with…
We’re all hopefully going to age into retirement. And as we continue to invest our money toward our golden years, many investors may wonder – what’s the best path toward the kind…
