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JANUARY 12, 2024

Since its creation in 1896, the Dow Jones Industrial Average has become one of the most followed and familiar barometers of stock market performance. A steady yield that bests the big index During the past 10 years, Prologis stock has handily trounced the Dow. The Dow index contains 30 of the U.S.'s

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The Motley Fool

JUNE 14, 2024

Investing in the Vanguard S&P 500 ETF (NYSEMKT: VOO) is a smart way to guarantee your fair share of the stock market's return. The exchange-traded fund's (ETF's) low expense ratio , strong record of closely tracking the S&P 500 index, and simplicity make it appealing to new investors and seasoned veterans alike.

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The Motley Fool

JULY 8, 2024

Shares of the iShares Bitcoin Trust (NASDAQ: IBIT) exchange-traded fund (ETF) fell by 11.4% in June, according to data from S&P Global Market Intelligence. But when the market is open, the two assets will be almost completely in sync, and their divergences will even out in the long run.

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The Motley Fool

DECEMBER 27, 2023

Index 2023 Year-to-Date 2022 2021 2020 2019 2018 2017 2016 2015 2014 Nasdaq Composite 43.3% (33.1%) 21.4% In general, the Dow has underperformed during strong years in the stock market because the Dow has a higher focus on value and income, whereas the Nasdaq Composite focuses less on value and income. 35.2% (3.9%) 28.2%

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The Motley Fool

JULY 1, 2024

This is great news for investors in the stock market's most popular and important index , but the huge gains have some investors concerned about a correction heading its way. s largest companies, the S&P 500's gains so far this year can be credited to a handful of big tech stocks leading the way. Table by author.

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The Motley Fool

JANUARY 22, 2024

Although the subsequent years were a bit harsher, Wood bounced back in 2023 -- along with much of the market. Ups and downs aside, Wood's exchange-traded funds (ETFs) are home to some excellent growth stocks that investors can safely hold through thick and thin. The company's third-quarter revenue of $628.3

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The Motley Fool

APRIL 22, 2024

There's no arguing with the fact that the stock market has done a wonderful job of building investors' wealth over long periods of time. This means that a $10,000 investment in April 2014 would be worth $54,800 today. In my opinion, it's always a smart move to put money to work in the stock market.

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The Motley Fool

MAY 5, 2024

Investing in the stock market can be hard. In my opinion, exchange-traded funds (ETFs) offer something for everyone. With semiconductors now appearing in more places than ever -- your smartphone, your car, perhaps even your refrigerator -- it's been a great time to own semiconductor stocks. Broadcom AVGO 7.7%

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The Motley Fool

JUNE 4, 2024

It's not easy to beat the market over time, so it makes sense to invest some portion of your savings in an exchange-traded fund (ETF) that tracks it. The market also enters bear and bull status over time, including some major crashes, such as the ones in 2009 and 2020. Can it double again by 2030? But can it?

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The Motley Fool

NOVEMBER 29, 2023

Wood's investment philosophies contrast sharply with those who favor a more conservative approach, but her success shows a true risk-reward trade-off. 2014 inception has reaffirmed a timeless lesson for me: Reacting prematurely can often do more harm than good. Today, it sits around $7.9 Here are its top 10 holdings as of Nov.

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The Motley Fool

FEBRUARY 24, 2024

Image source: Getty Images The stock market's returns were fantastic last year. stock market performance -- rose an astonishing 24% in 2023. People often choose to invest in stocks because they have a lot of potential to increase in value over time. The S&P 500 index -- the primary benchmark for U.S.

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The Motley Fool

JANUARY 23, 2024

An S&P 500 exchange-traded fund (ETF) is the easiest way to get exposure to the broad market. stocks, that is often regarded as "the stock market" even though it doesn't include every publicly traded company. stock market. It's also an easy investment to own.

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JANUARY 16, 2024

In a historic decision, the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) approved 11 applications to create a spot Bitcoin exchange-traded fund (ETF) on Jan. As a testament to its embrace of crypto, the company began mining Bitcoin in 2014. And in March 2023, Fidelity unveiled a cryptocurrency exchange.

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The Motley Fool

JANUARY 5, 2024

After a 2022 that saw its stock price drop 67%, Ark Invest's flagship fund, the Ark Innovation ETF (NYSEMKT: ARKK) , bounced back in 2023 and finished the year up 68%. It was a much-needed boost for the exchange-traded fund (ETF) that shot up in popularity in 2020 and 2021 before losing steam. stock market.

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The Motley Fool

NOVEMBER 28, 2023

The Vanguard Value ETF (NYSEMKT: VTV) is one of the largest exchange-traded funds (ETFs) out there. Here's why now is a good time to buy the ETF for investors who want dividend income and want to participate in the risks and potential reward of the stock market, instead of settling for a risk-free rate.

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Dear Mr. Market

MARCH 17, 2024

One caveat to keep in mind is that while there are 48 total investments within our bracket, it does not mean we like them all; some are there for illustrative purposes or to discuss a certain theme playing out in the stock market. One emerging market that we do like, long-term especially, is #3 India ( FLIN ).

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The Motley Fool

MAY 29, 2024

The stock market is a great tool for protecting and growing your hard-earned nest egg, and by deciding to take the leap, you already have an advantage. Nearly 30% of Americans don't invest in the stock market at all , according to Gallup data. What's an exchange-traded fund? stock market.

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The Motley Fool

JANUARY 11, 2024

Artificial intelligence (AI) was the dominant stock market theme of 2023. Nvidia (NASDAQ: NVDA) became the poster child for the technology, and its stock delivered a 239% return for the year, which led the S&P 500. But investing in individual AI stocks can be risky. per year since its inception in 2014.

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The Motley Fool

AUGUST 17, 2024

There's no doubt that the S&P 500 is the most closely watched stock market index. The group of 500 or so large and profitable enterprises provides investors with a clear gauge of how stocks are performing. Unique market exposure Investors need to get familiar with the Invesco QQQ Trust (NASDAQ: QQQ).

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The Motley Fool

JULY 28, 2024

When investors talk about the stock market, they are most likely focused on the S&P 500. This index that tracks the 500 largest profitable publicly traded enterprises in America is a bellwether for how the market is performing. And it undoubtedly outperforms the majority of active fund managers out there.

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The Motley Fool

JUNE 28, 2024

the S&P 500 is a popular benchmark to gauge the performance of the American stock market. However, there is a magnificent exchange-traded fund (ETF) that follows a different index which investors should consider adding to their portfolios instead. Most active fund managers don't come close to this.

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The Motley Fool

MAY 22, 2024

This means a $10,000 investment in May 2014 would be worth $34,000 today. based companies gets a lot of the attention as it's the most widely followed barometer to assess how the stock market is performing. That's certainly a respectable gain that should please any investor.

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The Motley Fool

JANUARY 28, 2024

The technology sector is driving the stock market to new highs with the S&P 500 (SNPINDEX: ^GSPC) and Dow Jones Industrial Average both closing at record levels on Jan. stock market , but expand your view to the top 20 tech-focused companies, and they make up 35.8% The stock market hasn't always been this way.

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