Saving money and putting it into stocks has undoubtedly become more difficult because of rising costs. But one way you can invest more money than you might otherwise be able to is by investing your tax refund every year. If you can afford to do so, putting that money into some quality exchange-trad
The best chance of long-term investing success is having a diversified portfolio. For most investors, that means a group of 25 to 30 stocks that vary across industry, size, and other factors. But adding exchange-traded funds (ETFs) can bring this strategy up several notches, providing exposure to h
Wall Street has been in a bull market for a while now. The bull run stretches back to Oct. 23, 2023, when the S&P 500 market index ended the day at a low point of 4,117 points. Economists announced the arrival of an official bull market after a 20% increase, which fell on Feb. 2, 2024. The bull ha
Investing in exchange-traded funds (ETFs) can be a fantastic way to build wealth with less effort than buying individual stocks. An ETF is a basket of securities grouped together into a single investment. Many funds contain hundreds of stocks, making it easier and more affordable to build a divers
The investing portfolios of former Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi and Vice President Kamala Harris may differ, with a preference of individual stocks versus exchange traded funds. What Happened: With President Joe Biden dropping out of the 2024 election, Harris is the favorite to secure the Dem
Investors employ many strategies in their attempts to beat the market, some more successful than others. But if you have enough time to let your portfolio work for you and are committed to adding more money to it every month, you don't need to beat the market to retire comfortably. You could set up
Don't think you can save enough for retirement? What if you tried to cut $10 per day from your expenses and put that money toward an exchange-traded fund (ETF)? By doing that, you could potentially build up a portfolio worth $1 million by the time you retire. It's an ambitious goal to meet. But if
The U.S. large-cap growth space is currently in paradox territory. Multiple economic metrics, such as auto and credit card delinquencies, paint a distressing picture for the American consumer. (See the following graph.) Simultaneously, several large-cap U.S. stocks, particularly in the technology s
Investing through an exchange-traded fund (ETF) gives investors an incredible number of choices. Just like stocks, there are some ETFs that are more volatile and some that are less, some more focused on growth and some more focused on value. The list goes on. Yet, what's similar about all of them
Exchange-traded funds (ETFs) can be excellent passive income vehicles, especially when they are low-cost. Consider the Vanguard Russell 1000 Growth ETF (NASDAQ: VONG). Its expense ratio is a mere 0.08%, meaning that $5,000 invested in the fund would result in just $4 in fees per year. The ETF hit
