3 ETFs That Can Weather Stock Market Volatility

Owning a well-diversified portfolio of stocks is often the best strategy to withstand volatility in a bear market. The best low-cost index funds have track records of strong annualized returns -- through good times and bad.

The Motley Fool • a day ago

Where Will VTI Be in 20 Years? Here's What History Suggests

The Vanguard Morningstar Total Stock Market ETF (VTI) has delivered 9.44% average annual returns over the past 25 years. If VTI keeps generating that same annualized return for the next 20 years, a one-time $10,000 investment in VTI could grow to $60,747.

The Motley Fool • Oct 19, 2026

Boomers are buying into the promise of monthly income from options ETFs, but there's a tax catch

Covered call ETFs have risen in popularity in recent years with older investors, particularly retirees, willing to give up some market upside for a monthly income stream. ETFs are generally tax-efficient investment vehicles, but because these funds distribute income in various forms, the potential tax hit is easy for investors to miss until IRS form 1099-DIV arrives.

CNBC • Oct 18, 2026

VOO, VTI, SPY, or IVV? How These 4 Index Funds Differ

The Vanguard Total Stock Market ETF (VTI) includes small- and mid-caps, making it a more comprehensive portfolio. Expense ratios, trading spreads, and liquidity are also key differentiators among these ETFs.

The Motley Fool • Oct 16, 2026

History Says This Is the 1 Portfolio Move Every Investor Should Make Before the Next Bear Market

Bear markets are inevitable, but you can set your portfolio up for the eventual market rebound by diversifying your investments.  The Vanguard Morningstar Total Stock Market ETF gives you exposure to about 3,500 publicly traded companies across all U.S. market sectors.

The Motley Fool • Oct 10, 2026

A Guide to Low-Cost ETFs

Low-cost ETFs can help investors keep more of their returns over time. Here are five ultra-low-cost options spanning U.S. stocks, international markets and bonds.

Zacks Investment Research • Oct 10, 2026

70 Million Kids Just Got Trump Accounts. The Bigger Winner Could Be State Street

The biggest number in the Trump Accounts rollout isn't the $1,000 government contribution. It is the nearly 70 million children now sitting inside a new investment system — one that initially directs contributions into a single State Street ETF.

Benzinga • Oct 8, 2026

Forget Savings Accounts: The Stock Market Is Still the Best Wealth Builder, and This Is My Top Pick for 2026

The average savings market is only paying 0.37% interest, while the S&P 500 has a long-term track record of 10% annualized returns. The Vanguard Morningstar Total Stock Market ETF holds 3,507 stocks and has delivered 12.56% average annual returns for the past five years.

The Motley Fool • Oct 7, 2026

Tax Gain Harvesting: Tax Alpha With Raul Shah

Raul Shah emphasizes ultra-selective value investing, focusing on high-conviction positions like HIMS, NOW, UNH, and MSFT, prioritizing long-term cash flows over daily price moves. Tax gain harvesting is the 2nd most powerful tax strategy after Roth conversions, enabling investors to realize long-term capital gains at a 0% tax rate within specific income thresholds.

Seeking Alpha • Oct 7, 2026

History Says This ETF Could Turn $200 a Month Into $450,000 With Next to No Effort on Your Part. Here's How.

Building a half-million-dollar portfolio can seem daunting. But if you invest little by little consistently, it's a very achievable goal.

The Motley Fool • Oct 5, 2026