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1. What are ETFs?Ans. ETFs, or Exchange Traded Funds, are investment funds that track an index, sector, or asset and trade on stock exchanges like shares. They offer diversification, transparency, and generally lower costs compared to traditional mutual funds. 2. What are mutual funds?Ans. Mutual funds pool money from investors to invest in stocks, bonds,…

Rishabh Mishra January 17, 2026 at 4:02 PM In its 2026 outlook released on Jan. 15, ARK Invest CEO Cathie Wood declared the U.S. economy a “coiled spring” poised for a powerful rebound, forecasting a “golden age” for U.S. equities comparable to the boom of the 1980s. Reaganomics On Steroids Wood argues that the “rolling…

Only a few of the stocks in the elite Magnificent Seven beat the broader market in 2025. The “Magnificent Seven” stocks had a fascinating year in 2025. Despite being at the center of most market-related conversations and consuming over one-third of the broader benchmark S&P 500 index, the majority of the stocks in this elite…

I continually remind my readers that they shouldn’t worry too much when they read or hear reports of Social Security’s imminent collapse. Once Congress works up the nerve to deal with the issue (and once the American people accept the fact that the program needs reform), they will get around to passing amendments to the…

Jake Lerch, The Motley Fool January 17, 2026 at 7:44 PM Key Points VUG offers much broader diversification and a larger assets under management (AUM) base, while DIA focuses on just thirty blue-chip stocks DIA comes with a higher expense ratio but delivers a notably higher dividend yield than VUG VUG’s tech-heavy portfolio has outperformed…

Jon Quast, The Motley Fool January 17, 2026 at 8:39 PM Key Points The artificial intelligence (AI) train is barreling ahead at full speed, but there are a couple of areas of concern. The market could respond negatively if concerns are confirmed, but the long-term outlook remains bright. 10 stocks we like better than Alphabet…

Bibhu Pattnaik January 17, 2026 at 6:53 PM In a recent interview, billionaire investor Warren Buffett discussed a variety of subjects, including his struggles to find a suitable large-scale investment for Berkshire Hathaway (NYSE:BRK), his decision to refrain from political commentary, his unique parenting style and how to find good businesses. Buffett revealed that despite having nearly $400 billion…

President Trump’s power over the Federal Reserve will be front and center at the Supreme Court next week. The justices on Wednesday will hear arguments on whether Trump can fire Fed Governor Lisa Cook over accusations of mortgage fraud.  Looming over it all is the Justice Department’s criminal investigation into Jerome Powell, the Fed’s chair,…

Nvidia got its start as a gaming hardware company, but it’s now focused on the AI processor space. Explosive growth for AI GPU sales has made long-term Nvidia shareholders rich. 10 stocks we like better than Nvidia › Nvidia (NASDAQ: NVDA) has changed the world, but it didn’t get its start as a company focused…