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Picking stocks like Warren Buffett (or any of the most successful investors of all time for that matter) is virtually impossible for the average investor. And while I’m one to talk – I lov...

The past several months have delivered a sobering reality check to U.S. investors. After the S&P 500 (^GSPC 0.63%) reached its all-time high on Feb. 19, 2025, with a closing value of 6,144.15 and an i...

Congratulations to Vanguard, which is celebrating its 50th anniversary today.  Vanguard is well-known for making investing more accessible, affordable, and efficient for investors over the past 50 yea...

This article provides an update on the monthly moving averages we track for the S&P 500 and the Ivy Portfolio after the close of the last business day of the month. The Ivy Portfolio The Ivy Portfolio...

A growing number of high-earning Americans with massive incomes still don’t feel rich. Indeed, it’s not out of the ordinary to hear of a big earner who’s either living paycheck to pa...

When most investors think about buying "the market," they probably have the S&P 500 index (^GSPC 0.74%) in mind. But that's not the market -- it's just 500 or so hand-selected large and economically r...

The Vanguard Total Stock Market ETF (VTI) unlocks next-level diversification and offers a decent dividend.

The Vanguard Total Stock Market Index Fund ETF Shares has had its second-worst start to a year, with a YTD return of -10.4%, underperforming international stocks. Despite strong economic indicators li...

The market has shifted from tech to defensive stocks, with real estate and consumer staples outperforming due to tariffs and trade wars. US companies with high foreign sales exposure are struggling, w...

Investing strategies must adapt to changing market conditions, even if long-term objectives remain the same. I reiterate my sell rating for Vanguard Total Stock Market Index Fund ETF Shares due to its...