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The Motley FoolThe Motley Fool··Stefon Walters

Three Vanguard ETFs Worth Adding to Long-Term Portfolios This May

Three Vanguard ETFs—$VOO, $VIG, and $VXUS—offer long-term investors broad market exposure, dividend growth, and international diversification with proven returns and minimal costs.
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The Motley FoolThe Motley Fool··Stefon Walters

VXUS Emerges as Compelling Long-Term Income Play With 2.8% Yield

Vanguard's international stock ETF ($VXUS) offers 2.8% dividend yield, outperforming S&P 500, with diversification across 8,794 global stocks for long-term passive income.
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The Motley FoolThe Motley Fool··Dave Kovaleski

Climate ETF vs. Emerging Markets: Performance, Fees Diverge Sharply

$EEM outperformed 26.2% vs $NZAC's 11.2% annually, but climate fund shows superior long-term returns and lower costs.
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The Motley FoolThe Motley Fool··Sara Appino

Global vs. Domestic: How HAUZ and ICF REITs Chart Opposing Real Estate Paths

HAUZ and ICF offer contrasting real estate strategies: HAUZ provides global exposure with lower costs and higher yields, while ICF concentrates on large U.S. REITs.
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The Motley FoolThe Motley Fool··Robert Izquierdo

VNQI vs. ICF: How Vanguard's Global REIT Strategy Outpaced iShares' U.S. Focus

VNQI's global REIT strategy delivered 18.2% returns versus ICF's 8.9%, with lower 0.12% fees and higher 4.3% dividend yield, making it attractive for international-focused real estate investors.
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The Motley FoolThe Motley Fool··Johnny Rice

UBS Downgrades U.S. Stocks as Valuations Hit Bubble-Era Levels

UBS cuts U.S. equities to benchmark weight, citing extreme valuations and fading dollar strength. CAPE ratio near dot-com bubble levels suggests modest 1.5% annual returns ahead.
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The Motley FoolThe Motley Fool··Neil Patel

International Stocks Surge 31% as Investors Flee U.S. Tech Concentration Risk

$VXUS delivers 31% annual return as investors flee U.S. tech concentration; international valuations appear attractive versus stretched U.S. multiples.
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The Motley FoolThe Motley Fool··Ben Gran

High-Yield Emerging Markets Bond ETF Offers Attractive Returns With Elevated Risk

Vanguard's emerging markets bond ETF ($VWOB) delivered 11.6% returns but carries 41% speculative-grade debt. Riskier than traditional bond funds; investors should evaluate alternatives like $BNDX.
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