Avoid The High-Yield Fund Trap: My Blueprint For High Yield And High Returns

Retiring on passive income from dividends is a great way to reduce sequence of returns risk. Many investors generate this income from a basket of high-yield CEFs and ETFs. However, this strategy comes with a lot of risks and shortcomings.

Seeking Alpha • Dec 11, 2025

3 Vanguard ETFs to Buy With $1,000 and Hold Forever

The Vanguard Total Stock Market ETF provides coverage of the entire U.S. stock market, not just the S&P 500. The Vanguard Growth ETF invests in some of the most innovative and high-potential opportunities in the market.

The Motley Fool • Dec 8, 2025

Need Core Bond Exposure? Here Are Passive & Active Options

Investors looking for core bond exposure typically have two pathways when it comes to ETFs. One is passive options that track an index.

ETF Trends • Dec 5, 2025

Feeling Brand VOO: A New Inflows Record for ETF

The CBOE Volatility Index (VIX) rising 30% within the past month didn't get in the way of inflows for the Vanguard S&P 500 ETF (VOO). The ETF notched just over $120.5 billion inflows through November 21, beating out last year's $116 billion.

ETF Trends • Nov 24, 2025

Bonds are heading for the best year since 2020

U.S. bonds are outperforming after years of volatility, with 10-year Treasury yields falling as inflation pressures moderate even with some prices still elevated.

Fox Business • Nov 18, 2025

4 Incredible Vanguard ETFs That Can Serve as a Complete Portfolio

The Vanguard Total Stock Market ETF gives you exposure to the entire U.S. market, while the Vanguard Growth Index can give you additional growth stock exposure. The Vanguard International High Dividend Yield ETF can help you diversify into some high-quality international stocks.

The Motley Fool • Nov 15, 2025

One Of The Huge Mistakes Dividend Investors Are Making Right Now

The macro data suggest that dividend investors may be in for a rude surprise in the wake of the Fed's rate cuts. Because a major macro shift is underway, the usual assumptions dividend investors make may no longer be reliable. I also share how I am seeking to avoid potentially the most dangerous mistake many dividend investors are making right now.

Seeking Alpha • Nov 13, 2025

Retirees Are Loading up on These 3 Defensive Dividend Giants

For any retiree nervous about the current state of the market, not only do they have a good reason to be skeptical about short-term growth, but they also have every reason to want to protect their downside.

24/7 Wall Street • Nov 12, 2025

VIDEO: ETF of the Week: CGMU

On this episode of the “ETF of the Week” podcast, VettaFi's Head of Research, Todd Rosenbluth, discussed the Capital Group Municipal Income ETF (CGMU) with Chuck Jaffe of Money Life. The pair discussed several topics related to the fund to give investors a deeper understanding of the ETF.

ETF Trends • Nov 4, 2025

In the World Series of Inflows, VOO Could Also Go Back-to-Back

In the World Series of ETF inflows, the Vanguard S&P 500 ETF (VOO) could do what the Los Angeles Dodgers just did in professional baseball: go back to back with another $100 billion in inflows for a second consecutive year.

ETF Trends • Nov 3, 2025