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NOVEMBER 9, 2024

It delivered industry-leading profitability during the third quarter, enabling it to provide its shareholders with industry-leading cash returns. For all of our businesses, we've been focused on reduced cost, high-return investments, and selected divestments to improve profitability, particularly in bottom-of-cycle conditions.

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NOVEMBER 7, 2024

Forty-two of the 86 exchange-traded funds (ETFs) managed by the company have delivered double-digit total year-to-date returns. Sixteen Vanguard ETFs claim total returns of at least 20%. Its total return as of this writing is 25.7%, enough to land it in the third spot among all Vanguard ETFs. This ETF's total return tops 28%.

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OCTOBER 31, 2024

on the dollar compared to 2010. It would take another $4,442 per year, on average, in Social Security benefits to bring their value back to 2010 levels. If your investments generate an average annual 8% return, which is a bit below the stock market's average , you'll be looking at just over $1 million.

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NOVEMBER 9, 2024

Intel (NASDAQ: INTC) stock delivered decent returns from 2010 through 2020, but over the last five years, its shares have been a lousy investment. And the numbers speak for themselves: Amazon: if you invested $1,000 when we doubled down in 2010, you’d have $23,657 !* The share price is trading at the lowest level since 2013.

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NOVEMBER 12, 2024

And the numbers speak for themselves: Amazon: if you invested $1,000 when we doubled down in 2010, you’d have $23,295 !* See 3 “Double Down” stocks » *Stock Advisor returns as of November 11, 2024 Jose Najarro has positions in Nvidia. Apple: if you invested $1,000 when we doubled down in 2008, you’d have $42,465 !*

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NOVEMBER 12, 2024

And the numbers speak for themselves: Amazon: if you invested $1,000 when we doubled down in 2010, you’d have $23,446 !* See 3 “Double Down” stocks » *Stock Advisor returns as of November 11, 2024 Parkev Tatevosian, CFA has no position in any of the stocks mentioned. The Motley Fool has positions in and recommends Intel.

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NOVEMBER 13, 2024

And the numbers speak for themselves: Amazon: if you invested $1,000 when we doubled down in 2010, you’d have $23,295 !* See 3 “Double Down” stocks » *Stock Advisor returns as of November 11, 2024 Parkev Tatevosian, CFA has no position in any of the stocks mentioned. The Motley Fool has positions in and recommends Intel.

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OCTOBER 28, 2024

Goldman Sachs calls time on the bull market In a recent report, Goldman Sachs predicted that the index would achieve an annualized total return of 3% over the next 10 years. Over a decade, that equals a return of just 34%, which would rank in the 7th percentile of 10-year returns since 1930. Image source: Getty Images.

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NOVEMBER 11, 2024

And the numbers speak for themselves: Amazon: if you invested $1,000 when we doubled down in 2010, you’d have $23,446 !* See 3 “Double Down” stocks » *Stock Advisor returns as of November 11, 2024 Parkev Tatevosian, CFA has no position in any of the stocks mentioned. The Motley Fool has positions in and recommends Intel.

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OCTOBER 23, 2024

And the numbers speak for themselves: Amazon: if you invested $1,000 when we doubled down in 2010, you’d have $21,365 !* See 3 “Double Down” stocks » *Stock Advisor returns as of October 21, 2024 Jose Najarro has positions in Microsoft and Nvidia. Apple: if you invested $1,000 when we doubled down in 2008, you’d have $44,619 !*

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NOVEMBER 16, 2024

And the numbers speak for themselves: Amazon: if you invested $1,000 when we doubled down in 2010, you’d have $22,819 !* See 3 “Double Down” stocks » *Stock Advisor returns as of November 11, 2024 Neil Rozenbaum has positions in Intel. Apple: if you invested $1,000 when we doubled down in 2008, you’d have $42,611 !*

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OCTOBER 26, 2024

And the numbers speak for themselves: Amazon: if you invested $1,000 when we doubled down in 2010, you’d have $20,991 !* See 3 “Double Down” stocks » *Stock Advisor returns as of October 21, 2024 Travis Hoium has positions in General Motors. Apple: if you invested $1,000 when we doubled down in 2008, you’d have $43,618 !*

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NOVEMBER 12, 2024

And the numbers speak for themselves: Amazon: if you invested $1,000 when we doubled down in 2010, you’d have $23,446 !* See 3 “Double Down” stocks » *Stock Advisor returns as of November 11, 2024 Matt Frankel has positions in EPR Properties, Ryman Hospitality Properties, and Vici Properties.

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NOVEMBER 7, 2024

And the numbers speak for themselves: Amazon: if you invested $1,000 when we doubled down in 2010, you’d have $22,469 !* See 3 “Double Down” stocks » *Stock Advisor returns as of November 4, 2024 Neil Rozenbaum has no position in any of the stocks mentioned. The Motley Fool has positions in and recommends Nvidia and Qualcomm.

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OCTOBER 28, 2024

And the numbers speak for themselves: Amazon: if you invested $1,000 when we doubled down in 2010, you’d have $21,154 !* See 3 “Double Down” stocks » *Stock Advisor returns as of October 28, 2024 Jose Najarro has positions in Advanced Micro Devices, Marvell Technology, Microsoft, Nvidia, and Tesla.

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OCTOBER 26, 2024

And the numbers speak for themselves: Amazon: if you invested $1,000 when we doubled down in 2010, you’d have $21,154 !* See 3 “Double Down” stocks » *Stock Advisor returns as of October 21, 2024 Mark Roussin, CPA has positions in Schwab U.S. Apple: if you invested $1,000 when we doubled down in 2008, you’d have $43,777 !*

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OCTOBER 21, 2024

With an ultra-low expense ratio of 0.03%, this ETF allows investors to retain more of their returns. Since its inception in 2010, the fund has achieved an impressive 13.4% Matching its S&P 500 counterpart, it sports a minimal expense ratio of 0.03%, maximizing investor returns.

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OCTOBER 28, 2024

It's one of the five best-performing REITs over the last 20 years , generating a total return of more than 1,500%. It has also delivered peer-leading returns in the previous three-, five-, and 10-year periods. And the numbers speak for themselves: Amazon: if you invested $1,000 when we doubled down in 2010, you’d have $21,154 !*

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OCTOBER 31, 2024

And the numbers speak for themselves: Amazon: if you invested $1,000 when we doubled down in 2010, you’d have $21,492 !* If you’re worried you’ve already missed your chance to invest, now is the best time to buy before it’s too late. Apple: if you invested $1,000 when we doubled down in 2008, you’d have $44,204 !*

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DECEMBER 2, 2024

Interestingly, the S&P 500 has only generated returns exceeding 20% in a calendar year 10 times in the last three decades, and the index almost always generated a positive return during the subsequent year. Since 1994, the S&P 500 has returned at least 20% in a calendar year just 10 times.

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OCTOBER 29, 2024

RIVN Total Return Level data by YCharts. But the historical returns have been abysmal. And the numbers speak for themselves: Amazon: if you invested $1,000 when we doubled down in 2010, you’d have $21,154 !* For the most part, Rivian's decline simply reflects a classic hype cycle. Today, it has less than $6 billion.

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OCTOBER 31, 2024

And the numbers speak for themselves: Amazon: if you invested $1,000 when we doubled down in 2010, you’d have $21,706 !* See 3 “Double Down” stocks » *Stock Advisor returns as of October 28, 2024 Anders Bylund has positions in Twilio. Apple: if you invested $1,000 when we doubled down in 2008, you’d have $43,529 !*

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NOVEMBER 4, 2024

In a nutshell, the company took a step back in its recovery path, and management's commentary indicated that it would take a bit longer than many had anticipated for the company to return margin and inventory to previous levels. At the same time, an ongoing cost-reduction plan will cut annual costs by $2 billion by 2025.

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OCTOBER 22, 2024

And the numbers speak for themselves: Amazon: if you invested $1,000 when we doubled down in 2010, you’d have $21,294 !* See 3 “Double Down” stocks » *Stock Advisor returns as of October 21, 2024 Eric Volkman has no position in any of the stocks mentioned. Apple: if you invested $1,000 when we doubled down in 2008, you’d have $44,736

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OCTOBER 23, 2024

And the numbers speak for themselves: Amazon: if you invested $1,000 when we doubled down in 2010, you’d have $21,365 !* See 3 “Double Down” stocks » *Stock Advisor returns as of October 21, 2024 Lee Samaha has no position in any of the stocks mentioned. Apple: if you invested $1,000 when we doubled down in 2008, you’d have $44,619 !*

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OCTOBER 21, 2024

And the numbers speak for themselves: Amazon: if you invested $1,000 when we doubled down in 2010, you’d have $21,285 !* See 3 “Double Down” stocks » *Stock Advisor returns as of October 21, 2024 John Mackey, former CEO of Whole Foods Market, an Amazon subsidiary, is a member of The Motley Fool’s board of directors.

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OCTOBER 27, 2024

average annual returns over the prior 10 years. Since its 2010 launch, this ETF has delivered consistent market-matching performance through various economic cycles. Performance speaks volumes with this growth-oriented fund, delivering an average annual return of 15.54% over the prior 10-year period. VOO data by YCharts.

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NOVEMBER 6, 2024

They can provide a source of regular income, and historically, dividend-growing stocks have produced total returns that outperformed the S&P 500. With their stocks trading at reasonable valuations compared to the overall market, they are in good positions to provide market-beating returns. Many investors love receiving dividends.

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NOVEMBER 1, 2024

And the numbers speak for themselves: Amazon: if you invested $1,000 when we doubled down in 2010, you’d have $20,993 !* See 3 “Double Down” stocks » *Stock Advisor returns as of October 28, 2024 Howard Smith has positions in QuantumScape. Apple: if you invested $1,000 when we doubled down in 2008, you’d have $42,736 !*

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NOVEMBER 9, 2024

It's only been around since 2010, and most of its expansion has taken shape within the past few years. And the numbers speak for themselves: Amazon: if you invested $1,000 when we doubled down in 2010, you’d have $23,657 !* What is Cava all about? If you've never heard of Cava, you're not alone. The Motley Fool recommends Cava Group.

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NOVEMBER 3, 2024

Similarly, Broadcom's quarterly dividend started out at just $0.007 per share in 2010 and has surged to $0.53 And the numbers speak for themselves: Amazon: if you invested $1,000 when we doubled down in 2010, you’d have $22,292 !* It started at $0.05 per share per quarter but has since increased to $0.40 per share per quarter.

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NOVEMBER 5, 2024

That said, over the past 10 years, this ETF has earned a staggering 20.37% average annual return. SPX data by YCharts Again, it's unclear whether this investment's returns going forward will be closer to the 20% per year or 13% per year average, and there's even a chance it could underperform altogether and earn below-average returns. ^SPX

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NOVEMBER 4, 2024

In the past decade, it has produced a total return of 249%. Besides such a solid rate of return in the past and a very low cost, the fact that this ETF requires almost zero effort on the part of investors is also a positive trait. Performance and fees It's hard not to come away impressed with the Vanguard S&P 500 ETF's performance.

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NOVEMBER 11, 2024

The George Soros protege never had a losing year while running Duquesne Capital Management for three decades and generated average annual returns of 30%. High inflation and high oil prices put a dent in market returns in the 1970s. Few have mastered the art of consistency better than Stanley Druckenmiller. Sound familiar?

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OCTOBER 30, 2024

And the numbers speak for themselves: Amazon: if you invested $1,000 when we doubled down in 2010, you’d have $21,492 !* See 3 “Double Down” stocks » *Stock Advisor returns as of October 28, 2024 Jon Quast has no position in any of the stocks mentioned. Apple: if you invested $1,000 when we doubled down in 2008, you’d have $44,204 !*

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OCTOBER 21, 2024

And the numbers speak for themselves: Amazon: if you invested $1,000 when we doubled down in 2010, you’d have $21,285 !* See 3 “Double Down” stocks » *Stock Advisor returns as of October 14, 2024 Jeremy Bowman has no position in any of the stocks mentioned. The Motley Fool has positions in and recommends Apple, Microsoft, and Nvidia.

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OCTOBER 29, 2024

It can give you an easy way to diversify without having to pick individual stocks, and you don't have to worry about one individual holding having too large an effect on your overall returns. But by loading up on the heavy hitters, investors can achieve some sizable returns without taking on too much risk.

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