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Is IVV or QQQ a Better Choice for Investors? How These Popular ETFs Compare on Risk and Returns: https://cdn.content.foolcdn.com/images/1umn9qeh/production/66026f7773699286c73c3ab5f122b4888e5c42a9-1401x1251.png?w=1401&h=1251
Is IVV or QQQ a Better Choice for Investors? How These Popular ETFs Compare on Risk and Returns

The iShares Core S&P 500 ETF (NYSEMKT:IVV) stands out for its lower fees, broader sector coverage, and higher yield, while the Invesco QQQ Trust, Series 1 (NASDAQ:QQQ) emphasizes tech-heavy growth

3 Reasons to Buy Alphabet Stock in 2026 (And 1 to Sell): https://g.foolcdn.com/editorial/images/847420/phone-with-the-google-logo-on-it.jpg
3 Reasons to Buy Alphabet Stock in 2026 (And 1 to Sell)

Alphabet (NASDAQ: GOOG) (NASDAQ: GOOGL) has been one of the top-performing stocks in the whole market in 2025. Its stock has risen over 60%, placing it in the top 30 performers of the S&P 500 in

Got $500? 3 Cryptocurrencies to Buy and Hold for Decades: https://g.foolcdn.com/editorial/images/847654/investor-on-top-of-pile-of-money.jpg
Got $500? 3 Cryptocurrencies to Buy and Hold for Decades

During the past two years, cryptocurrency has transformed from a short-term speculative asset into a long-term asset to buy and hold in a well-diversified portfolio. In large part, this is due to

Where Will Broadcom Stock Be in 1 Year?: https://g.foolcdn.com/editorial/images/847624/person-folded-hands-computer.jpg
Where Will Broadcom Stock Be in 1 Year?

Broadcom (NASDAQ: AVGO) has turned out to be a solid investment in the past year, as shares of the semiconductor specialist have jumped 52% during this period, owing to its growing influence in the

These 2 AI Giants Could Soar in 2026 (Hint: It's Not Nvidia): https://g.foolcdn.com/editorial/images/846644/team-of-software-engineers-looking-at-a-computer-screen-with-artificial-intelligience-ai-on-it.jpg
These 2 AI Giants Could Soar in 2026 (Hint: It's Not Nvidia)

Nvidia has been a dominant force in the AI computing market since the AI buildout began in 2023. However, viable alternatives are starting to pop up that could challenge Nvidia's dominance. If

Cathie Wood Goes Bargain Hunting: 3 Stocks She Just Bought: https://g.foolcdn.com/editorial/images/846493/people-in-a-conference-room-engaging-in-a-video-conference.jpg
Cathie Wood Goes Bargain Hunting: 3 Stocks She Just Bought

Cathie Wood and her team at Ark Invest busily traded stocks at the start of the final five-day trading week of 2025 that began Dec. 15. Their buys added to a few existing holdings in Ark's

The Stock Market Is Sounding a Dire Warning for 2026 -- but Are Investors Paying Attention?: https://g.foolcdn.com/editorial/images/847623/nyse-floor-trader-invest-buy-sell-options-stock-exchange-getty.png
The Stock Market Is Sounding a Dire Warning for 2026 -- but Are Investors Paying Attention?

With less than two weeks to go before we ring in the new year, investors have every reason to smile. Despite a volatile spring in which President Donald Trump unveiled his tariff and trade policy

1 Reason Duolingo Stock Could Surprise Investors in 2026: https://g.foolcdn.com/editorial/images/845812/duolingo-logo.jpg
1 Reason Duolingo Stock Could Surprise Investors in 2026

Duolingo (NASDAQ: DUOL) stock is down 28% since the company reported third-quarter financial results on Nov. 5, despite exceeding expectations for revenue and subscribers. The stock fell due to soft

Could This Be the Best Artificial Intelligence (AI) Stock to Buy Right Now?: https://g.foolcdn.com/editorial/images/846749/artificial-intelligence-ai-robot-big-data-bull-market-stock-chart-getty.jpg
Could This Be the Best Artificial Intelligence (AI) Stock to Buy Right Now?

Nvidia (NASDAQ: NVDA) has been a leader in the artificial intelligence (AI) buildout since its start in 2023. There have also been other top performers, such as Palantir (NASDAQ: PLTR), which

My Top High-Yield ETF to Buy Before the End of the Year (and It's Not Even Close): https://g.foolcdn.com/editorial/images/847430/stacks-of-coins-next-to-a-glass-jar-full-of-coins-with-a-glowing-plant-sprouting-from-it-illustrate-the-concept-of-compounding-dividend-income-in-the-stock-market.jpg
My Top High-Yield ETF to Buy Before the End of the Year (and It's Not Even Close)

There are two primary ways to generate income from stocks -- capital gains and dividend income. Investors who are primarily targeting potential capital gains may favor growth stocks that don't pay

Forget IGT Stock and Look at ACEL Instead: https://g.foolcdn.com/editorial/images/846994/slots.jpg
Forget IGT Stock and Look at ACEL Instead

Brightstar Lottery (NYSE: BRSL), formerly known as International Game Technology, may be a suitable investment option for some investors, particularly those seeking a predictable business model and

6 Ultra-High-Yield Dividend Stocks for Safe Income in 2026 and Beyond: https://g.foolcdn.com/editorial/images/846549/street-view-of-verizon-store-with-verizon-logo-in-window_verizon.jpg
6 Ultra-High-Yield Dividend Stocks for Safe Income in 2026 and Beyond

The dividend yield on the S&P 500 is near its record low at around 1.1%. That's making it more challenging to find stocks with attractive yields without taking on too much risk.

However, there are

XRP vs. Bitcoin: Which Cryptocurrency Will Perform Better in 2026?: https://g.foolcdn.com/editorial/images/847614/a-cube-with-the-word-crypto-on-it.jpg
XRP vs. Bitcoin: Which Cryptocurrency Will Perform Better in 2026?

XRP (CRYPTO: XRP) and Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) are two of the most popular cryptocurrencies in the world. Bitcoin remains far and away the most valuable, with a market cap of about $1.7 trillion. XRP

Prediction: This AI Stock Could Be the Best Performer of 2026: https://g.foolcdn.com/editorial/images/844607/person-looking-at-wall-street-suit-stocks-finance.jpg
Prediction: This AI Stock Could Be the Best Performer of 2026

Pinpointing the best-performing artificial intelligence (AI) stock for 2026 is no easy feat. It's impossible to know which companies will launch innovative features, or if 2026 will be a year of

3 Social Security Strategies Couples With Similar Incomes Can Employ: https://g.foolcdn.com/editorial/images/847213/older-couple-smiling-laptop-gettyimages-1443467748.jpg
3 Social Security Strategies Couples With Similar Incomes Can Employ

It's very important for married couples to be on the same page financially. This holds true in the context of everything from buying a home to saving for college to planning for retirement.

In the

Can Shiba Inu Reach $1 in 2026? The Answer Might Blow Your Mind.: https://g.foolcdn.com/editorial/images/847825/shiba-inu-dog-doge-dogecoin.jpeg
Can Shiba Inu Reach $1 in 2026? The Answer Might Blow Your Mind.

Cryptocurrencies are having a rough year. The industry's most valuable coin, Bitcoin, is down 8%, but those at the highly speculative end of the market are faring even worse. Shiba Inu (CRYPTO:

1 Top Cryptocurrency to Buy Before It Soars as Much as 2,000%, According to Tom Lee of Fundstrat: https://g.foolcdn.com/editorial/images/846558/person-computer-4.jpg
1 Top Cryptocurrency to Buy Before It Soars as Much as 2,000%, According to Tom Lee of Fundstrat

Tom Lee of Fundstrat is known as a perma bull, meaning he consistently remains bullish on the market. However, despite what some might perceive as a somewhat biased opinion, Lee has largely been

If You Own Vanguard Industrials ETF, Take a Look at This Instead: https://g.foolcdn.com/editorial/images/847053/gettyimages-2205571791-1201x799-779f864.jpg
If You Own Vanguard Industrials ETF, Take a Look at This Instead

Investors evaluating the universe of industrial sector exchange-traded funds (ETFs) have plenty of options to consider, but it's hard to go wrong with the Vanguard Industrials ETF (NYSEMKT: VIS).

Why Is Everyone Talking About Netflix Stock?: https://g.foolcdn.com/editorial/images/847543/person-watching-tv.jpg
Why Is Everyone Talking About Netflix Stock?

Streaming specialist Netflix (NASDAQ: NFLX) requires no introduction. The company has become one of the most recognizable brands, especially in media.

However, Netflix has made plenty of noise over

Warren Buffett is Days Away From Retirement. 3 Ways to Seek Inspiration From the Billionaire in 2026.: https://g.foolcdn.com/editorial/images/847203/warren-buffett-3-tmf-may-2015.jpg
Warren Buffett is Days Away From Retirement. 3 Ways to Seek Inspiration From the Billionaire in 2026.

Warren Buffett has spent almost 60 years delivering market-beating returns to Berkshire Hathaway shareholders -- and inspiring other investors around the world. But all good things must come to an

2 Stocks Shaping the Future of Technology -- They May Soar 128% and 245% in 2026, According to Wall Street Analysts: https://g.foolcdn.com/editorial/images/848028/gears-2.jpg
2 Stocks Shaping the Future of Technology -- They May Soar 128% and 245% in 2026, According to Wall Street Analysts

CoreWeave (NASDAQ: CRWV) is already disrupting the cloud services industry with infrastructure purpose-built for artificial intelligence. Circle Internet Group (NYSE: CRCL) hopes to revolutionize

Uber Stock in 2026: 3 Critical Factors Investors Can't Ignore: https://g.foolcdn.com/editorial/images/845306/uber-logo-on-top-of-car_getty.jpg
Uber Stock in 2026: 3 Critical Factors Investors Can't Ignore

Uber (NYSE: UBER) stock has been under pressure recently -- down 20% from its fall peak -- but that didn't eliminate its gains this year. Shares remain up 33% year to date. Despite that stellar

Should You Invest $500 in IonQ Right Now?: https://g.foolcdn.com/editorial/images/845142/gettyimages-2211412680-1201x633-65d4be6.jpg
Should You Invest $500 in IonQ Right Now?

IonQ (NYSE: IONQ) has consistently surpassed expectations this year. Most recently, it reported $39.9 million in revenue in the third quarter of 2025, which was 37% more than the top end of the

While IEFA is Bigger and SPDW Is More Affordable, There's 1 Subtle Difference Between These International ETFs: https://cdn.content.foolcdn.com/images/1umn9qeh/production/f42c9e7081275286f344894cb38548253834ec3b-2570x1167.jpg?w=2570&h=1167
While IEFA is Bigger and SPDW Is More Affordable, There's 1 Subtle Difference Between These International ETFs

SPDR Portfolio Developed World ex-US ETF (NYSEMKT:SPDW) and iShares Core MSCI EAFE ETF (NYSEMKT:IEFA) both provide broad international developed equity exposure, but differ in cost, size, and yield.

Billionaires Sell Amazon Stock and Buy a Quantum Computing Stock Up 3,050% Since 2023: https://g.foolcdn.com/editorial/images/847937/bull-and-bear-2.jpg
Billionaires Sell Amazon Stock and Buy a Quantum Computing Stock Up 3,050% Since 2023

In the third quarter, a few wealthy hedge fund managers sold shares of Amazon (NASDAQ: AMZN) and bought shares of Rigetti Computing (NASDAQ: RGTI), a quantum computing stock that has advanced 3,050%