Frank Sinatra sang that the best things in life are free, and the investment industry is slowly starting to come around to that wisdom. Most major brokers have eliminated commissions on basic ...

The expense ratio of funds matters. Back in 2010, Morningstar found that the best predictor of future returns was a low expense ratio. This beat every other indicator, including Morningstar stars.

The S&P 500 enjoyed an excellent performance trajectory throughout 2024, having returned more than 26% in the year leading to December 27. As a proxy for the broader U.S. economy, this index has ...

Exchange-traded funds (ETFs) are an easy entry point into investing. They provide quick, broad exposure to the financial markets. Even better, ETFs are far easier to manage than a diversified ...

GSUS is a passively managed ETF offering exposure to mostly mega-cap U.S. stocks. Since its inception in May 2020, it has beaten SPY thanks to its lower expense ratio but lagged IVV, SPLG, and VOO. In ...

Balance allocation ETFs give you exposure to stocks and bonds. Are you ahead, or behind on retirement? SmartAsset’s free tool can match you with a financial advisor in minutes to help you answer that ...

Learn everything you need to know about NovaTide Flexible Allocation ETF (NMBL) and how it ranks compared to other funds. Research performance, expense ratio, holdings, and volatility to see if it's ...

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