Explore how differences in cost, yield, and sector focus may impact your choice between these two leading tech ETFs.The State Street Technology Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLK +2.16%) stands out for its lower costs and slightly higher yield, while the iShares US Technology ETF (IYW +1.91%) offers broader exposure across more holdings and a minor sector tilt.Both XLK and IYW aim to capture the performance of U.S. technology stocks, but they take slightly different approaches. XLK focuses on the S&P 500's technol ...

Two consumer staples ETFs go head-to-head on size, history, and structure—see what sets them apart for portfolio builders.The Vanguard Consumer Staples ETF (VDC) (VDC 0.52%) and the Fidelity MSCI Consumer Staples Index ETF (FSTA) (FSTA 0.48%) both target U.S. consumer staples, but VDC stands out for its much larger assets under management (AUM) and longer track record.Both funds aim to capture the U.S. consumer staples sector, making them potential core options for those seeking defensive equity exposure. T ...

One of the world's greatest investors would never leave growth out of his value calculus.In his 1992 letter to Berkshire Hathaway shareholders, Warren Buffett, a renowned investor, said, "We think the very term 'value investing' is redundant." In other words, seeking value is the only way to invest. Given Buffett's affinity for value investing and his incredible success over the years, many investors seek to emulate his approach to stocks.Unfortunately, most value investors miss the forest for the trees. An ...

Artificial intelligence (AI)-powered gains might not be done yet -- at least not for these three stocks.Few trends have had a bigger impact on the stock market than artificial intelligence (AI). Some of the biggest tech companies tied to the trend continued to lead the stock market higher in 2025, even after producing phenomenal gains in 2023 and 2024. Many popular AI stocks appear quite expensive after posting strong growth for three straight years. But analysts still see plenty of upsides for a handful of ...

Explore how sector balance, yield, and risk profiles set these two Vanguard ETFs apart for investors seeking different strategies.Vanguard Growth ETF (VUG +1.38%) emphasizes large-cap growth stocks with a tech tilt, while Vanguard S&P 500 ETF (VOO +0.89%) delivers broader, more diversified U.S. equity exposure, a higher yield, and a marginally lower expense ratio.Both VUG and VOO are passively managed by Vanguard, but they serve distinct purposes: VUG targets large-cap growth stocks, concentrating on techno ...

This streaming giant is making big-time moves, which could propel the stock over the coming years.From DVD rental service to global streaming giant, Netflix (NFLX +0.41%) has arguably been the biggest success story in the media industry over the past two decades, and the stock has generated life-changing returns for those who have held the stock along the way.The journey continues, though. Netflix is attempting to dominate a competitive streaming landscape, having announced some blockbuster moves over the p ...

Revenue and profits are soaring, but so are the social media company's capital expenditures.Meta Platforms (META 0.78%) stock has lagged in 2025. Shares of the Facebook, Instagram, WhatsApp, and Threads parent are up about 13% for the year, while the S&P 500 has climbed about 17%.The gap looks odd given how the business has performed. The company has kept pushing faster growth out of its ad platform across its social media properties -- and it has continued to invest aggressively in AI (artificial intellige ...

These big-time dividend stocks have solid records of maintaining their payouts.The dividend yield on the S&P 500 is currently near its all-time low at around 1.2%. However, many stocks offer much higher yields, including several with dividend yields in the double digits. Here's a closer look at three stocks with monster dividend yields. AGNC InvestmentAGNC Investment (AGNC +0.85%) currently yields 13.6%, more than 10 times higher than the S&P 500. The real estate investment trust (REIT) has a very straightf ...

The timing suggests the fund is stepping in as expectations reset, not chasing what already worked.On November 13, Massachusetts-based TFJ Management disclosed a new position in Clearwater Analytics (CWAN +1.32%), acquiring 357,043 shares valued at $6.43 million.What HappenedTFJ Management disclosed a new position in Clearwater Analytics (CWAN +1.32%), acquiring 357,043 shares worth $6.43 million, according to a quarterly report filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission on November 13. The posi ...

After a brutal post-IPO unwind, one investor is leaning into GitLab’s fundamentals at a moment when sentiment still looks shaky.Massachusetts-based TFJ Management disclosed a purchase of 116,490 additional shares of GitLab (GTLB 0.18%), increasing its position by an estimated $5.25 million as of September 30.What HappenedAccording to a filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission dated November 13, TFJ Management increased its investment in GitLab by 116,490 shares during the third quarter. The firm’s ...