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The Motley FoolThe Motley Fool··Andy Gould

XLP Crushes RSPS in Consumer Staples Showdown: Market-Cap Strategy Wins

Market-cap weighted XLP outperformed equal-weight RSPS by 29% over five years, delivering $1,198 vs. $931 returns on $1,000 invested while charging lower fees.
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The Motley FoolThe Motley Fool··David Dierking

VOO vs. RSP: Which S&P 500 Strategy Fits Your Portfolio in 2026?

VOO's tech-heavy 33% allocation outperformed in growth markets but lags as 2026 sees sector rotation. RSP's equal-weight approach offers better diversification and recent outperformance.
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The Motley FoolThe Motley Fool··Daniel Foelber

S&P 500's Megacap Drag: Why 78% of Vanguard ETFs Are Winning in 2026

The S&P 500 is down 0.2% in 2026 while 78% of Vanguard ETFs outperform, as megacap stocks drag the index despite most components gaining.
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The Motley FoolThe Motley Fool··Geoffrey Seiler

History Proves Markets Rebound From Deep Downturns—Even If Individual Stocks Don't

Historical data shows S&P 500 consistently recovers from downturns despite 40% of Russell 3000 stocks suffering permanent 70%+ declines since 1980.
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