The Cheap Way to Own the Entire U.S. Stock Market Right Now

The Vanguard Total Stock Market ETF (VTI) contains over 3,500 companies of all sizes and in all industries. VTI's 0.03% expense ratio is one of the lowest that you'll find on the stock market.

The Motley Fool • May 4, 2026

April Showers Bring a Deluge of ETF Inflows

April showers came in the form of more inflows raining down on the exchange-traded fund (ETF) market last month. Assets under management (AUM) have now grown to a staggering $14.7 trillion for the year.

ETF Trends • May 4, 2026

Moving Averages of the Ivy Portfolio and S&P 500: April 2026

This article provides an update on the monthly moving averages we track for the S&P 500 and the Ivy Portfolio after the close of the last business day of the month. The Ivy Portfolio The Ivy Portfolio is based on the asset allocation strategy used by endowment funds from Harvard and Yale.

ETF Trends • Apr 30, 2026

If This ETF Is Not in Your Portfolio, It Might Be Time to Ask Why

The Vanguard Total Stock Market ETF provides very broad exposure to the U.S. stock market. It has delivered solid returns over the long-term.

The Motley Fool • Apr 28, 2026

3 Simple ETFs to Buy With $1,000 and Hold for a Lifetime

Long-term investments should focus foremost on quality, diversification, and low fees. These three ETFs cover U.S. stocks, dividend payers, and an ultimate all-in-one equity fund.

The Motley Fool • Apr 27, 2026

The Mistakes I Keep Seeing ETF Investors Make With "Set It and Forget It" Funds

Many people mistake more funds with more diversification. Look under the hood of your funds to see how much overlap there is.

The Motley Fool • Apr 26, 2026

Jack Bogle's Money Smart Advice for Anyone Nearing Retirement

The late John C.

24/7 Wall Street • Apr 24, 2026

Want $1 Million in Retirement? 3 Index Funds to Start Buying in April.

Even modest monthly investments made consistently over time can eventually turn into $1 million or more. A retirement portfolio should be built around ultra-low-cost, broadly diversified index funds.

The Motley Fool • Apr 24, 2026

ETFs Have Added $600 Billion YTD: See the Winning ETFs Here

ETFs are a huge part of the investing landscape, having exploded in popularity since the 2019 ETF rule. The funds offer greater tax efficiency, transparency, and tradability than their mutual fund counterparts.

ETF Trends • Apr 24, 2026

I Put the Majority of My Portfolio Into 2 Vanguard ETFs 3 Years Ago. Here Is What Happened.

After years of trying to pick individual sector and theme winners, I switched my portfolio up to focus on broad U.S. and international stock ETFs. My decision was centered on simplicity and low fees.

The Motley Fool • Apr 23, 2026