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The Motley FoolThe Motley Fool··Daniel Foelber

Vanguard's Five ETF Stock Splits Create Buying Opportunities Ahead of April 21 Deadline

Five Vanguard ETFs undergo stock splits effective April 21, 2026, dropping below $100/share. Tech, megacap growth, and mid-cap funds emerge as top picks.
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The Motley FoolThe Motley Fool··David Dierking

Vanguard's Three-ETF Portfolio: A Low-Cost Blueprint for DIY Investors

Vanguard highlights a simple three-ETF portfolio (60% $VTI, 30% $VXUS, 10% $BND) offering low-cost global diversification with ~0.05% fees—versus 1% advisory charges.
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The Motley FoolThe Motley Fool··Justin Pope

Low-Cost Index Investing Poised to Win as Active Funds Struggle With Fees

Vanguard's S&P 500 ETF ($VOO) with 0.03% fees outperforms 80% of actively managed funds over 10 years, making passive index investing increasingly attractive.
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BenzingaBenzinga··Vanguard Investments Canada Inc.

Vanguard Canada Launches U.S. High Dividend ETF to Expand Income Portfolio

Vanguard Canada launches U.S. High Dividend Yield ETF ($VUDV) with 0.28% fees, expanding dividend strategy access to 560+ American companies.
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The Motley FoolThe Motley Fool··Sean Williams

Englander's $9.93B Bet: Why Millennium's Largest Holding Signals Ultra-Safe Investing

Billionaire Israel Englander makes iShares Core S&P 500 ETF ($IVV) Millennium Management's largest $9.93B holding, validating passive index investing's superiority over active management.
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The Motley FoolThe Motley Fool··Dana George

Vanguard Total Stock Market ETF Offers Low-Cost Diversification

VTI offers low-cost broad U.S. market exposure with a 0.06% expense ratio, making it an efficient foundational investment for long-term portfolio diversification across all market caps.
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