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AAAU vs. SIL: Comparing Direct & Indirect Exposure to Precious Metals: https://cdn.content.foolcdn.com/images/1umn9qeh/production/68e88b35844c8ea3f09f6b0350420ee30bed3518-1401x1251.png?rect=76,0,1251,1251&w=384&h=384&q=75&fit=crop&auto=format
AAAU vs. SIL: Comparing Direct & Indirect Exposure to Precious Metals

Both the Goldman Sachs Physical Gold ETF (NYSEMKT:AAAU) and Global X Silver Miners ETF (NYSEMKT:SIL) target precious metals, but in sharply different ways. SIL holds a basket of silver mining

Top Stocks to Double Up on Right Now: https://g.foolcdn.com/editorial/images/854783/microchip-technology-computer-chip-data-processing.jpg
Top Stocks to Double Up on Right Now

Even when stocks are on strong runs, it can still be a good time to add to positions if their prospects are bright and valuations remain attractive. Let's look at two growth stocks trading at

2 Growth Stocks to Invest $1,000 in Right Now: https://g.foolcdn.com/editorial/images/854792/gettyimages-2189138240.jpg
2 Growth Stocks to Invest $1,000 in Right Now

If you've got $1,000 that you're looking to invest in the current market, I'd recommend sticking with companies that are market leaders. Two such growth stocks that I see as good buys today are

AAAU & SLV: Two Precious Metal ETFs That Can Add Some Shine to Your Portfolio: https://cdn.content.foolcdn.com/images/1umn9qeh/production/93b56fbcd074a01f33741ab9a66bb5b3e30875ca-1401x1251.png?rect=76,0,1251,1251&w=384&h=384&q=75&fit=crop&auto=format
AAAU & SLV: Two Precious Metal ETFs That Can Add Some Shine to Your Portfolio

The iShares Silver Trust (NYSEMKT:SLV) and Goldman Sachs Physical Gold ETF (NYSEMKT:AAAU) both serve as gateways for investors seeking direct exposure to precious metals, but each tracks a different

Prediction: Tesla's Optimus Robot Will Transform the Stock by the End of 2026: https://g.foolcdn.com/editorial/images/852367/tesla-bot-hand-closeup-artificial-intelligence-ai-4.png
Prediction: Tesla's Optimus Robot Will Transform the Stock by the End of 2026

This could be a big year for Tesla (NASDAQ: TSLA). The electric vehicle maker and member of the "Magnificent Seven" grouping of stocks is seeing EV deliveries fall and margins tighten, but the

VBR vs. IJJ: Are Small-Cap or Mid-Cap Stocks the Better Choice for Value Investors?: https://cdn.content.foolcdn.com/images/1umn9qeh/production/93b56fbcd074a01f33741ab9a66bb5b3e30875ca-1401x1251.png?rect=76,0,1251,1251&w=384&h=384&q=75&fit=crop&auto=format
VBR vs. IJJ: Are Small-Cap or Mid-Cap Stocks the Better Choice for Value Investors?

The Vanguard Small-Cap Value ETF (NYSEMKT:VBR) and the iShares SP Mid-Cap 400 Value ETF (NYSEMKT:IJJ) both aim to give investors diversified access to U.S. value stocks, but their strategies diverge

Better International ETF: iShares' IEFA vs. Schwab's SCHE: https://cdn.content.foolcdn.com/images/1umn9qeh/production/f2894ef3e59a57033e3d12497757ed4ec0c197b2-1401x1251.png?rect=76,0,1251,1251&w=384&h=384&q=75&fit=crop&auto=format
Better International ETF: iShares' IEFA vs. Schwab's SCHE

The Schwab Emerging Markets Equity ETF (NYSEMKT:SCHE) and iShares Core MSCI EAFE ETF (NYSEMKT:IEFA) both offer low-cost international diversification, but differ sharply in their regional focus

FSTA vs. VDC: Which Popular Consumer Staples ETF Is the Better Buy for Investors?: https://cdn.content.foolcdn.com/images/1umn9qeh/production/f2894ef3e59a57033e3d12497757ed4ec0c197b2-1401x1251.png?rect=76,0,1251,1251&w=384&h=384&q=75&fit=crop&auto=format
FSTA vs. VDC: Which Popular Consumer Staples ETF Is the Better Buy for Investors?

The Vanguard Consumer Staples ETF (NYSEMKT:VDC) and the Fidelity MSCI Consumer Staples Index ETF (NYSEMKT:FSTA) both aim to capture the performance of the U.S. consumer staples sector, tracking

FSTA Offers Lower Fees While RSPS Pays Higher Dividends: https://cdn.content.foolcdn.com/images/1umn9qeh/production/66026f7773699286c73c3ab5f122b4888e5c42a9-1401x1251.png?rect=76,0,1251,1251&w=384&h=384&q=75&fit=crop&auto=format
FSTA Offers Lower Fees While RSPS Pays Higher Dividends

The Fidelity MSCI Consumer Staples Index ETF (NYSEMKT:FSTA) and Invesco S&P 500 Equal Weight Consumer Staples ETF (NYSEMKT:RSPS) differ most in cost and portfolio concentration: RSPS follows an

Chipotle Must Prove Growth Still Creates Shareholder Value: https://g.foolcdn.com/editorial/images/854353/burrito-1.jpg
Chipotle Must Prove Growth Still Creates Shareholder Value

After years of consistent expansion, Chipotle Mexican Grill (NYSE: CMG) no longer needs to prove it can grow. That part is done.

What it must prove in 2026 is more subtle -- and more important: that

Where Will Rivian Be in 3 Years?: https://g.foolcdn.com/editorial/images/855137/truck-in-front-of-building-with-_rivian-logo_rivian.jpg
Where Will Rivian Be in 3 Years?

Rivian (NASDAQ: RIVN) remains one of my favorite EV stocks. This year alone should prove very exciting for the company. In fact, some major milestones could be reached within a matter of weeks

Crypto Prices Are Tumbling Across the Board. Here's How I'd Put $1,000 to Work Today.: https://g.foolcdn.com/editorial/images/854702/investor-consider-papers-and-laptop-while-sitting-in-cafe.jpg
Crypto Prices Are Tumbling Across the Board. Here's How I'd Put $1,000 to Work Today.

The Feb. 5 crypto sell-off was ugly, and the market hasn't exactly snapped back with confidence. On that day, the crypto majors crashed by 14% or more, and none have completely recovered to their

RSPS and XLP Offer Distinct Approaches to the Consumer Staples Sector. Which Is the Better Buy?: https://cdn.content.foolcdn.com/images/1umn9qeh/production/66026f7773699286c73c3ab5f122b4888e5c42a9-1401x1251.png?rect=76,0,1251,1251&w=384&h=384&q=75&fit=crop&auto=format
RSPS and XLP Offer Distinct Approaches to the Consumer Staples Sector. Which Is the Better Buy?

The State Street Consumer Staples Select Sector SPDR ETF (NYSEMKT:XLP) and the Invesco S&P 500 Equal Weight Consumer Staples ETF (NYSEMKT:RSPS) both target the U.S. consumer staples sector, but they

Better Mining Stock: First Majestic vs. Wheaton Precious Metals: https://g.foolcdn.com/editorial/images/855165/gold-and-silver-bars-getty.jpg
Better Mining Stock: First Majestic vs. Wheaton Precious Metals

Precious metals have come into focus over the past two years amid a historic surge. Geopolitical tensions and industrial demand are driving prices for precious metals, including silver

Is Kulicke and Soffa Stock a Buy or Sell After the CTO Sold Over 7,000 Shares?: https://cdn.content.foolcdn.com/images/1umn9qeh/production/782b0b9f4f412d891de6f8f7670abc6b1a621e10-1401x1251.png?rect=76,0,1251,1251&w=384&h=384&q=75&fit=crop&auto=format
Is Kulicke and Soffa Stock a Buy or Sell After the CTO Sold Over 7,000 Shares?

On Feb. 10, 2026, Kulicke and Soffa (NASDAQ:KLIC) Senior Vice President and Chief Technology Officer Robert Nestor Chylak reported the direct sale of 7,098 shares of common stock for a transaction

1 Top Cybersecurity Stock to Buy in February: https://g.foolcdn.com/editorial/images/853735/gettyimages-1430724181.jpg
1 Top Cybersecurity Stock to Buy in February

These days, interacting with the internet is a more or less essential part of life. Looking for a job, going shopping, watching your favorite show -- most of it is done online now. And that means

What Is 1 of the Best AI Stocks to Own for the Next 10 Years?: https://g.foolcdn.com/editorial/images/855682/google-logo-on-smartphone-screen_getty.jpg
What Is 1 of the Best AI Stocks to Own for the Next 10 Years?

It's hard to fathom the amount of money that's being spent on artificial intelligence (AI) infrastructure. This has become a major contributor to the economy. And it seems the vast majority of

Blueshift Dumps 34,000 CROX Shares Worth $2.9 Million: https://cdn.content.foolcdn.com/images/1umn9qeh/production/6f699693a3501babe6eb40aac5d3061bf74bda96-1401x1251.png?rect=76,0,1251,1251&w=384&h=384&q=75&fit=crop&auto=format
Blueshift Dumps 34,000 CROX Shares Worth $2.9 Million

According to an SEC filing dated Feb. 13, 2026, Blueshift Asset Management, LLC sold 34,281 shares of Crocs during the fourth quarter of 2025. The estimated value of this transaction was $2.87

This Utilities Stock Is Up 23% Over the Past Year and One Fund Is Betting $49 Million on Sustained Growth: https://cdn.content.foolcdn.com/images/1umn9qeh/production/280eca1b4ecd8cc2401a2f4b2c3a68395e00dc85-1401x1251.png?rect=76,0,1251,1251&w=384&h=384&q=75&fit=crop&auto=format
This Utilities Stock Is Up 23% Over the Past Year and One Fund Is Betting $49 Million on Sustained Growth

Bragg Financial Advisors disclosed a buy of 207,861 shares of UGI (NYSE:UGI) in its February 13, 2026, SEC filing, an estimated $7.36 million trade based on quarterly average pricing.

According to a

1 No-Brainer Growth Stock to Buy Now With $50: https://g.foolcdn.com/editorial/images/856344/gettyimages-bar-chart-arrow-up-increase-value.jpg
1 No-Brainer Growth Stock to Buy Now With $50

Growth stocks can present excellent opportunities to build a portfolio over a long investment horizon. But after three-plus years of the stock market climbing higher, propelled primarily by growth

Down 22% in 6 Months, Is Microsoft Stock a Buy?: https://g.foolcdn.com/editorial/images/854364/person-working-in-data-center.jpg
Down 22% in 6 Months, Is Microsoft Stock a Buy?

After performing well for the first six months or so of 2025, shares of Microsoft (NASDAQ: MSFT) started moving in the wrong direction in the second half of the year. And the company has shown no

$122 Million Quarterly Profit and 7% to 9% Growth Target: Why NJR Stock Is a $34 Million Portfolio Bet: https://cdn.content.foolcdn.com/images/1umn9qeh/production/ad04e80951d6de292a5f59f60fce986c74bc8b4f-1401x1251.png?rect=76,0,1251,1251&w=384&h=384&q=75&fit=crop&auto=format
$122 Million Quarterly Profit and 7% to 9% Growth Target: Why NJR Stock Is a $34 Million Portfolio Bet

Bragg Financial Advisors, Inc reported a purchase of 205,627 shares of New Jersey Resources (NYSE:NJR) in its February 13, 2026, SEC filing, an estimated $9.50 million trade based on quarterly

InterDigital Stock Has Surged 72% This Past Year, but One Investor Just Sold Off $12 Million: https://cdn.content.foolcdn.com/images/1umn9qeh/production/1a599f395be31e2f508c3aa7decb988f9ce983b7-1401x1251.png?rect=76,0,1251,1251&w=384&h=384&q=75&fit=crop&auto=format
InterDigital Stock Has Surged 72% This Past Year, but One Investor Just Sold Off $12 Million

Bragg Financial Advisors, Inc reported selling 33,239 shares of InterDigital (NASDAQ:IDCC) in its February 13, 2026, SEC filing, an estimated $11.75 million trade based on quarterly average pricing.

Retirees in These 10 States Get the Most From Social Security: https://g.foolcdn.com/editorial/images/855943/senior-and-child-gardening-together.jpg
Retirees in These 10 States Get the Most From Social Security

Living off Social Security alone isn't easy, no matter where you live, but it can look quite different from one state to the next. For some, it means scraping by on less than $1,900 per month, while

Billionaire Ray Dalio Warns Wall Street of a "Bearish Force" Just as This Stock Market Alarm Bell Rings.: https://g.foolcdn.com/editorial/images/855789/ray-dalio-bear.jpg
Billionaire Ray Dalio Warns Wall Street of a "Bearish Force" Just as This Stock Market Alarm Bell Rings.

As investors cheer the S&P 500's (SNPINDEX: ^GSPC) ascent to historic highs, Ray Dalio, founder of the world's largest hedge fund, has some concerns. In a recent interview, the billionaire flagged a