Vanguard's VOO and SPDR's SPY are two of the largest index funds on the market. Here's what you need to know about their differences and common traits -- and which one you should pick.
Curious about the Vanguard Total World Stock Index Fund ETF? Join us as we break down its strengths and weaknesses, and find out why it received a solid rating from our experts.
The global cryptocurrency market is currently navigating a period of profound weakness and intense volatility as of November 2025. Characterized by significant market value erosion, a prevailing sentiment of "extreme fear" among investors, and a substantial retreat from risk assets, the digital asset landscape is undergoing a critical re-evaluation. Over
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The Utilities - Electric Power sector, long considered a bastion of stability and defensive investing, shocked financial markets in 2024 with a spectacular year-to-date rally that dramatically outpaced the broader industry. This unexpected surge marked a profound turnaround from previous years' underperformance, fundamentally reshaping investor
VGT and IYW draw from the same tech universe, yet their structures create two very different risk profiles. This analysis breaks down the mechanics behind each fund and clarifies the kind of tech exposure investors are actually bringing into their portfolio.
GraniteShares launched two new YieldBOOST ETFs using options strategies to generate income and offer targeted exposure to semiconductors and gold miners.
Canary Capital Group has launched a new exchange-traded product that aims to capture the growing interest in Solana and yield-generating crypto strategies.
VGIT and IEI both target intermediate-term Treasuries, and they deliver stability in different ways. This piece breaks down how each fund manages maturity, yield, and risk so you can choose the approach that best matches your bond strategy.
The cryptocurrency market, once heralded as a decentralized haven immune to traditional financial forces, now finds itself inextricably linked to the decisions emanating from the Federal Reserve. As of late 2025, the Fed's delicate balancing act between taming persistent inflation and fostering economic stability is sending palpable ripples through the
Artificial intelligence is driving one of the strongest investment cycles in the market, and AI-focused ETFs are capturing a surge of new inflows as investors look for diversified exposure to the entire ecosystem — from semiconductors and cloud infrastructure to robotics, automation and enterprise AI adoption. With multiple funds outperforming broad-market benchmarks and institutional demand accelerating, understanding which AI ETFs offer the best balance of risk and reward has become essential for investors positioning themselves for the next major technology wave.
The global financial markets are currently witnessing a fascinating dichotomy: a significant surge in gold and silver prices, even as the U.S. Federal Reserve maintains a hawkish stance on interest rates despite clear signals of a softening labor market. This complex interplay of factors has propelled precious metals to
The precious metals market has been a focal point for investors in the latter half of 2025, experiencing a significant rally in Q4, particularly throughout November. Both gold and silver have reached impressive milestones, with gold comfortably holding above the $4,000 per troy ounce mark and silver achieving an
In a volatile financial landscape marked by economic uncertainty and shifting monetary policy, gold and silver prices have surged, providing a safe haven for investors. This rally comes as the Federal Reserve signals a potential pause in interest rate cuts, even as the U.S. jobless rate climbs to a
The cryptocurrency market, particularly Bitcoin, demonstrated a notable degree of stability on November 20, 2025, even as traders processed a significantly delayed U.S. jobs report. This muted reaction to what many considered "outdated" economic data underscores a maturing market sentiment, where investors are increasingly discerning about the relevance of
The precious metals market presented a complex and dynamic landscape on Thursday, November 13, 2025, as investors weighed global economic uncertainties against the prospect of shifting monetary policies. While gold and silver generally extended their upward trajectory, buoyed by safe-haven demand and expectations of Federal Reserve rate cuts, platinum and
Cybersecurity ETFs rose even as Palo Alto fell post-earnings, signaling investors are backing the larger AI-driven security theme over near-term pressures.
As November 20, 2025, unfolds, global financial markets present a landscape of intriguing contrasts, marked by the persistent, transformative power of artificial intelligence and a growing undercurrent of investor caution. While select sectors and geographies celebrate robust growth fueled by technological advancements and strong earnings, broader market sentiment in key
