US bank regulators to tout deregulatory agenda to lawmakers

The nation's top bank regulators plan to tell Congress on Thursday that their efforts to trim bank rules and ​oversight will bolster economic activity and innovation without injecting undue risk ‌into the financial system.

Reuters • Jun 4, 2026

U.S. banks report profit uptick in first quarter: FDIC

U.S. banks reported a 3.6% increase in ​their profits in the first ‌quarter of 2026, rising to $80.5 billion as domestic deposits grew again and banks ​set aside slightly more against ​potential losses, the Federal Deposit Insurance ⁠Corporation reported Wednesday.

Reuters • May 27, 2026

Should You Invest in the Vanguard Financials Index Fund ETF Shares (VFH)?

Designed to provide broad exposure to the Financials - Broad segment of the equity market, the Vanguard Financials Index Fund ETF Shares (VFH) is a passively managed exchange traded fund launched on January 26, 2004.

Zacks Investment Research • Apr 27, 2026

Contrarian Take: Vanguard's 3 Worst-Performing Equity ETFs in 2026 Are All Buys in March

The sell-off in growth stocks is weighing heavily on major indexes, and even more so on growth-focused ETFs. However, the long-term potential rewards far outweigh the risks of investing in top-growth stocks.

The Motley Fool • Mar 9, 2026

Buy the Dip in These Top-Ranked ETFs

Market volatility from Iran tensions has created dip-buying chances. Here are 5 ETFs across tech, semis, dividends, healthcare and financials.

Zacks Investment Research • Mar 5, 2026

Financial Stocks Are Getting Crushed. Consider Buying This Low-Cost Vanguard ETF.

A report by an independent research firm on the potential effects of AI spooked the financial sector. American Express, Mastercard, and Visa all contributed heavily to the sector-wide sell-off.

The Motley Fool • Mar 3, 2026

Should You Invest in the Vanguard Financials ETF (VFH)?

Designed to provide broad exposure to the Financials - Broad segment of the equity market, the Vanguard Financials ETF (VFH) is a passively managed exchange traded fund launched on January 26, 2004.

Zacks Investment Research • Feb 25, 2026

AI Fears Weigh on Financial Stocks: What's Ahead for Financial ETFs?

Growing weariness around the AI trade and escalating AI-related disruption fears are weighing on vulnerable companies and sectors, as highlighted by the recent sell-off in U.S. software and data services stocks. At the same time, Wall Street's scrutiny of Big Tech's AI spending has intensified, with investors reacting negatively to signals of further capital expenditure expansion.

Zacks Investment Research • Feb 11, 2026

The Big 4 Banks Have Spoken: This Is The Curve That Matters This Year

The Big 4 banks—JPM, WFC, C, BAC—signal a transition to a stable, post-rate-shock environment with resilient consumer credit and moderate loan growth. Banks expect net interest income to plateau, but manageable costs and operating leverage—driven by AI and efficiency—support bottom-line growth.

Seeking Alpha • Jan 18, 2026

This Vanguard ETF Holds More Assets Than Its iShares Rival. Is It a Better Buy?

The Vanguard Financials ETF and the iShares U.S. Financials ETF share very similar portfolios. The iShares fund has an expense ratio of 0.38%, but Vanguard's charges just 0.09%.

The Motley Fool • Jan 16, 2026