long-term investing

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The Motley FoolThe Motley Fool··Adria Cimino

Three Stocks Emerge as Bargain Buys Amid Market Turbulence

Market turbulence creates buying opportunities in Carnival, Chewy, and Amazon—three fundamentally strong companies trading at attractive valuations amid economic concerns.
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The Motley FoolThe Motley Fool··Jennifer Saibil

Berkshire's Dividend Jackpot: $1.3B From Coca-Cola and AmEx in 2025

Berkshire Hathaway harvested $1.3B in dividends from Coca-Cola and American Express in 2025, earning 65% and 44% yields-on-cost from nearly 40-year holdings.
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The Motley FoolThe Motley Fool··Reuben Gregg Brewer

Private Credit Turmoil: Why Index ETF Investors May Weather the Storm Better

Blue Owl Capital's redemption restrictions signal private credit sector stress, but diversified index ETF investors appear better positioned to weather the downturn.
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The Motley FoolThe Motley Fool··David Dierking

VT: The Case for Owning One Global ETF for Two Decades

Vanguard Total World Stock ETF ($VT) offers comprehensive global diversification through 10,000 stocks, providing a single-fund solution for 20-year investors seeking to capture worldwide equity growth while avoiding concentration risk.
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The Motley FoolThe Motley Fool··Jennifer Saibil

SoFi's Explosive Growth Tempts Investors, But $10K Path to Million Remains Long

SoFi shows 37% revenue growth and record customer additions, but a $10K investment would need 10,000% gains to reach millionaire status through that position alone.
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The Motley FoolThe Motley Fool··David Dierking

Nasdaq-100 ETFs Face 2026 Headwinds Despite Tech's Long-Term Growth Promise

Nasdaq-100 ETFs lag in 2026 despite tech's projected strongest sector growth through 2027; S&P 500 ETFs better for short-term investors.
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The Motley FoolThe Motley Fool··Leo Sun

Buffett's Portfolio: Buy Apple and Amex, Avoid Kraft Heinz's Decline

Apple and American Express warrant investor consideration from Buffett's portfolio; Kraft Heinz represents a value trap despite cost-cutting efforts.
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The Motley FoolThe Motley Fool··Dan Caplinger

Why Investors Are Overlooking Vanguard's Total Market ETF Despite Strong Returns

VTI delivers 12-14% annual returns but trails tech-heavy rivals. Small-cap drag explains underperformance, though diversification remains prudent for long-term investors.
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The Motley FoolThe Motley Fool··Prosper Junior Bakiny

Wood-Backed Winners: Why Robinhood and Roku Merit a Decade-Long Hold

Cathie Wood identifies Robinhood and Roku as decade-long holds, citing 52% YoY revenue growth and CTV advertising leadership respectively.
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The Motley FoolThe Motley Fool··David Dierking

Buy-the-Dip Strategy: Why Total Market Exposure Beats Sector Chasing

Total market ETF strategy outperforms sector chasing during volatility, providing disciplined diversification over tactical rotation.
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The Motley FoolThe Motley Fool··Neil Patel

Coca-Cola and Walmart: Dividend Aristocrats Offer Stability Over Growth

Coca-Cola and Walmart offer reliable income through 64 and 53 consecutive years of dividend increases, with yields of 2.72% and 0.78% respectively, though expect limited capital gains.
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The Motley FoolThe Motley Fool··Reuben Gregg Brewer

Healthcare Giants BDX and MDT Offer Dividend Appeal Below $1,000 Each

Becton Dickinson and Medtronic offer attractive dividend yields of 2.4% and 2.9%, trading below $1,000 with growth potential amid sector pessimism.
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The Motley FoolThe Motley Fool··James Hires

Three Blue-Chip Dividend Stocks Offer Compounding Wealth for Long-Term Investors

Three dividend aristocrats—Pentair, Enterprise Products Partners, and T. Rowe Price Group—offer compelling income and growth opportunities with 117 combined years of consecutive dividend increases.
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The Motley FoolThe Motley Fool··Adria Cimino

Wood's AI Conviction: Ark Doubles Down on CoreWeave and Amazon Amid Tech Selloff

Cathie Wood's Ark Invest buys CoreWeave and increases Amazon positions during tech selloff, betting AI infrastructure gains from sector weakness.
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The Motley FoolThe Motley Fool··Dan Caplinger

Lower-Cost QQQM Offers Invesco's Answer to Its Own Popular QQQ ETF

Invesco's newer QQQM ETF matches QQQ's Nasdaq 100 holdings but charges just 0.15% versus QQQ's 0.18%, potentially saving long-term investors meaningful fees.
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The Motley FoolThe Motley Fool··Jason Hall

Broadcom Positioned as Top Semiconductor Play for Decade-Long Investors

Analyst identifies $AVGO as premier chip stock for long-term investors, citing AI-driven growth despite fierce competition from $NVDA and $INTC.
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The Motley FoolThe Motley Fool··Marc Guberti

Three Growth Stocks Positioned to Double: AI Boom Lifts Chipmakers and Fintech

Three growth stocks—Robinhood Markets, Micron Technology, and Iren—positioned to double on AI boom tailwinds in fintech, memory chips, and data center infrastructure.
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The Motley FoolThe Motley Fool··Jason Hall

Can SoFi Stock Become a Multi-Bagger? Analyst Eyes Decade-Long Growth Path

Analyst suggests $SOFI could deliver significant returns over 10 years despite volatility and Wall Street skepticism about the fintech lender's growth trajectory.
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The Motley FoolThe Motley Fool··Adria Cimino

Buffett's Billion-Dollar Blueprint: Why $VOO Remains His Top Pick for Ordinary Investors

Warren Buffett champions $VOO, the Vanguard S&P 500 ETF, as the ideal investment for everyday investors seeking long-term wealth. A modest $900 initial investment plus $300 monthly contributions could exceed $1 million over 35 years.
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The Motley FoolThe Motley Fool··Alex Carchidi

Wealth's Divergence: Why Billionaires Back Index Funds While Retail Chases Crypto

Billionaires favor index funds for steady wealth building while retail investors chase crypto. Index funds likely remain superior for most investors through 2035, though crypto may outperform.
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