Growth-focused ETFs have been among the market's best performers over the past several years. Here are three strong ones if you're looking to buy today. One of the most successful themes over the past few years has unquestionably been growth investing. With the U.S. economy continuing to expand, inflation under control, and hundreds of billions of dollars still being poured into artificial intelli...
Growth-focused ETFs have been among the market's best performers over the past several years. Here are three strong ones if you're looking to buy today. One of the most successful themes over the past few years has unquestionably been growth investing. With the U.S. economy continuing to expand, inflation under control, and hundreds of billions of dollars still being poured into artificial intelligence (AI) development, it's entirely possible that the rally will continue. The exchange-traded fund (ETF) marketplace makes it easy and cheap to invest in this space. With annual expense ratios often less than 0.10%, it can cost next to nothing to get broad, diversified exposure to growth stocks. If you're looking to put $1,000 or more to work in your portfolio today, here are three of the best growth ETFs you can choose. 1. Vanguard Growth ETF The Vanguard Growth ETF (VUG +0.26%) checks all the boxes. It has a huge asset base. It's highly liquid and tradeable. It's diversified across roughly 150 different stocks. And with an expense ratio of just 0.04%, it allows you to keep more money in your pocket. This ETF tracks the CRSP US Large Cap Growth index. Stocks are reviewed and scored on six fundamental factors: Expected long-term growth in earnings per share (EPS) Expected short-term growth in EPS Three-year historical growth in EPS Three-year historical growth in sales per share Investment-to-assets ratio Return on assets Looking at both historical and anticipated earnings growth is a good policy, as it involves past and current trends. I like that this ETF looks at multiple factors and not just one or two. It should give the Vanguard Growth ETF better pure-play growth exposure. 2. Invesco QQQ ETF The Invesco QQQ ETF (QQQ +0.70%) tracks the performance of the 100 largest nonfinancial companies listed on the Nasdaq. This ETF has approximately 63% of its assets in technology stocks and another 18% in consumer discretionary stocks, including every one of the "Magnificent Se...
(RTTNews) - Eldorado Gold Corporation (EGO) shares slid 10.74%, trading at $38.31, down $4.61, after the company announced it will acquire Foran Mining Corporation in a C$3.8 billion, approximately $2.8 billion deal to form a leading diversified gold-copper producer. The merger agreement will combine Eldorado's existing assets with Foran's high-quality development projects in Canada and Greece, cr...
(RTTNews) - Eldorado Gold Corporation (EGO) shares slid 10.74%, trading at $38.31, down $4.61, after the company announced it will acquire Foran Mining Corporation in a C$3.8 billion, approximately $2.8 billion deal to form a leading diversified gold-copper producer. The merger agreement will combine Eldorado's existing assets with Foran's high-quality development projects in Canada and Greece, creating a company expected to deliver significant near-term growth and robust cash flows upon commercial production. Foran shareholders are to receive Eldorado shares and a cash component, resulting in an ownership split of roughly 76 percent Eldorado and 24 percent Foran in the combined business. The deal positions Eldorado to benefit from diversified long-life assets and stronger cash flow generation while scaling its presence across multiple jurisdictions in the gold and copper sectors. However, near term integration concerns contributed to the share decline. On the day of the announcement, EGO opened near $42.5, slipped to an intraday low around $37.8, and saw a high near $43.1, compared with a previous close near $42.92 Trading volume exceeded average daily levels as investors digested the strategic acquisition and its implications for Eldorado's production profile and asset mix. Eldorado's 52-week range reflects considerable volatility tied to M&A activity, commodity price trends, and exploration results in gold and base metals markets. The views and opinions expressed herein are the views and opinions of the author and do not necessarily reflect those of Nasdaq, Inc.
It is not a skill listed on many players' CVs. But Tommy Freeman, with a smile, gladly attributes it to team-mate Fraser Dingwall. "He kind of gets nailed to put me in a hole – he's very good at that," Freeman tells Rugby Union Weekly. "Sacrificing himself for the greater good!" When Dingwall grafts, Freeman thrives. As England's starting centre combination, the pair will try to pull off their bai...
It is not a skill listed on many players' CVs. But Tommy Freeman, with a smile, gladly attributes it to team-mate Fraser Dingwall. "He kind of gets nailed to put me in a hole – he's very good at that," Freeman tells Rugby Union Weekly. "Sacrificing himself for the greater good!" When Dingwall grafts, Freeman thrives. As England's starting centre combination, the pair will try to pull off their bait-and-switch special against Wales on Saturday, with Dingwall taking the ball to the line and Freeman taking the glory. They have been England's 12-13 partnership only twice previously. Freeman is a relative midfield rookie, having spent the vast majority of his career on the wing. But the pair have a shared history to draw from. Both came through the Northampton academy and were key figures in Saints' run to the Premiership title in 2023-24 and a Champions Cup final in 2024-25. "It's very easy to call each other out and tell each other when we're not going so well. And when we are," says Freeman. "That's massive because the more times you're in that position [alongside each other], the more cues you're picking up. "Dingers is an awesome communicator. It's just constant, constant noise. "He's just very good at seeing what's in front and giving you confidence and he can move the ball very well and create some good opportunities for us outside boys." Dingwall does more than grease wheels, spot space and take shots though. In a rare win over New Zealand in the autumn, it was him arcing in under the posts as Ollie Lawrence drew attention and shifted the ball at the last moment. But, for the most part, he is happy to lean into reputation as a player who makes others shine, rather than living in the spotlight himself. "You look at the people that we have in the backline, their natural talent around beating people, physicality and all the kind of stuff that they can do - I just feel like my role is a bit how I can bring that out as best as possible," Dingwall said. "That's not to ...
ConocoPhillips ( COP ) shares snapped six straight sessions of gains on Monday, as the stock was 2.4% lower at $101.69. The energy giant gained 6% in the preceding six sessions. COP is up 9% over the past one month. In January, J.P. Morgan downgraded COP, while still viewing the company as a long-term core holding given its long-term core E&P holding due to its portfolio strength, inventory durabi...
ConocoPhillips ( COP ) shares snapped six straight sessions of gains on Monday, as the stock was 2.4% lower at $101.69. The energy giant gained 6% in the preceding six sessions. COP is up 9% over the past one month. In January, J.P. Morgan downgraded COP, while still viewing the company as a long-term core holding given its long-term core E&P holding due to its portfolio strength, inventory durability, and shareholder friendly cash return framework. Looking at Seeking Alpha's Quant Rating, COP has a Hold rating with a score of 3.3 out of 5. The company received A+ in the prospect of profitability, while it received D in the growth factor. Seeking Alpha analysts are positive and see the stock as a Buy. Turning to the Wall Street , 22 analysts have given the stock a Buy or above rating. Six gave the stock hold recommendation, while one gave Sell rating to COP. “COP maintains disciplined cost management and incremental FCF growth, positioning for enhanced returns and operational strength through 2026 and beyond,” pointed out a recent Seeking Alpha analysis. More on ConocoPhillips ConocoPhillips Has Future Appreciation Potential ConocoPhillips: Oversupply Risks Meet Capital Efficiency And Secure Growth/Dividend Story ConocoPhillips: On Track For Free Cash Flow Inflection Earnings week ahead: AMZN, GOOG, PLTR, AMD, PFE, DIS, PYPL, ABBV, QCOM, SMCI, MRK, PEP, UBER, PM, and more TotalEnergies gets extension of Libya’s Waha oil concession, signs deal to boost Libyan oil capacity
Key Points When investing in high-yield energy stocks, investors should stick with companies that can support their growing payouts with free cash flow. ConocoPhillips has one of the best exploration and production portfolios of any U.S. company. Kinder Morgan is benefiting from rising energy demand driven by artificial intelligence and growing U.S. natural gas exports. 10 stocks we like better th...
Key Points When investing in high-yield energy stocks, investors should stick with companies that can support their growing payouts with free cash flow. ConocoPhillips has one of the best exploration and production portfolios of any U.S. company. Kinder Morgan is benefiting from rising energy demand driven by artificial intelligence and growing U.S. natural gas exports. 10 stocks we like better than ConocoPhillips › The energy sector is off to the races -- up 12.9% year to date at the time of this writing. That puts energy ahead of materials as the best-performing stock market sector so far in 2026. Where to invest $1,000 right now? Our analyst team just revealed what they believe are the 10 best stocks to buy right now, when you join Stock Advisor. See the stocks » Investors looking for high-yield energy stocks to buy now have come to the right place. Here's why ConocoPhillips (NYSE: COP) and Kinder Morgan (NYSE: KMI) can add a jolt to your passive income stream in 2026. ConocoPhillips blends upside potential with dividend reliability ConocoPhillips is the largest U.S. exploration and production company by market capitalization and the third-largest overall U.S. oil and gas company by market cap behind ExxonMobil and Chevron. A few years ago, ConocoPhillips got rid of its variable dividend to focus on growing its ordinary quarterly dividend. The company has a goal to deliver top-quartile dividend growth relative to the S&P 500 (SNPINDEX: ^GSPC) -- meaning it not only expects to consistently raise its payout but also to do so at a rapid rate. ConocoPhillips can support its dividend growth because of its highly efficient asset portfolio. It plans to lower its free cash flow (FCF) breakeven level to the low $30 range per West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude oil barrel by the end of the decade. WTI -- which is the U.S. benchmark crude oil price -- is in the mid $60 per barrel range at the time of this writing. And even during the oil crash of 2020, WTI prices still aver...
Key Points For some people, $1 million in savings may not cut it. For others, it may be more than enough. Think about your own needs and goals when setting a retirement savings goal. The $23,760 Social Security bonus most retirees completely overlook › A lot of people set the goal of saving $1 million for retirement because it's a nice round number. But before you get your mind set on aiming for a...
Key Points For some people, $1 million in savings may not cut it. For others, it may be more than enough. Think about your own needs and goals when setting a retirement savings goal. The $23,760 Social Security bonus most retirees completely overlook › A lot of people set the goal of saving $1 million for retirement because it's a nice round number. But before you get your mind set on aiming for a $1 million nest egg, you may want to think about whether that'll really be enough money for you -- or whether it's more than what you need to save. What annual income will a $1 million nest egg provide you with? If you're retiring with $1 million in retirement savings, you're obviously not going to be spending all of that money at once -- or at least you shouldn't be. Rather, you'll want to come up with a withdrawal rate that allows your savings to last throughout retirement. Where to invest $1,000 right now? Our analyst team just revealed what they believe are the 10 best stocks to buy right now. Continue » If you use the popular 4% rule, a $1 million nest egg gives you about $40,000 in annual income to start with. You're then supposed to adjust future withdrawals for inflation. However, a 4% withdrawal rate may be too aggressive for your savings if your IRA or 401(k) is invested conservatively. In that case, a 3% withdrawal rate may be more appropriate, which would give you $30,000 a year as a baseline. On the flipside, if your portfolio is loaded with stocks and you decide you're comfortable with a 5% withdrawal rate, that's $50,000 of annual income. Look at the big picture You're obviously free to use whatever withdrawal rate you choose for your retirement nest egg. But a 3% to 5% range generally conforms to what many financial experts would suggest. This means that if you have $1 million saved, you can expect $30,000 to $50,000 a year. That may not be your only source of income, though. For many retirees, Social Security provides a monthly benefit. And with the averag...
Wolfe Upgrade Fuels Optimism: Social media buzz intensified after Wolfe Research upgraded Broadcom to Outperform with a $400 price target. Enthusiasts pointed to surging AI revenue from TPU adoption and hyperscaler wins as key drivers. The move positions the chipmaker as a formidable contender in custom silicon alongside industry leaders. Pullback Tests Resilience: Conversations turned to the stoc...
Wolfe Upgrade Fuels Optimism: Social media buzz intensified after Wolfe Research upgraded Broadcom to Outperform with a $400 price target. Enthusiasts pointed to surging AI revenue from TPU adoption and hyperscaler wins as key drivers. The move positions the chipmaker as a formidable contender in custom silicon alongside industry leaders. Pullback Tests Resilience: Conversations turned to the stock's digestion phase near $333 following highs around $400. Bulls defend supports at $320-$335, anticipating a push toward $360 on positive monthly closes. Any breakdown could invite deeper retracements to prior bases. AI Infrastructure Backbone: Discussions underscored Broadcom's critical role in AI networking and accelerators for major cloud providers. Recent institutional interest, including notable buys, bolsters confidence in sustained growth. Sentiment leans bullish amid expectations for robust 2026 performance. Note: This discussion summary was generated from an AI condensation of post data. Broadcom Inc. Insider Trading Activity Broadcom Inc. insiders have traded $AVGO stock on the open market 194 times in the past 6 months. Of those trades, 4 have been purchases and 190 have been sales. Here’s a breakdown of recent trading of $AVGO stock by insiders over the last 6 months: HENRY SAMUELI has made 0 purchases and 16 sales selling 689,113 shares for an estimated $252,917,774 . . HOCK E TAN (President and CEO) has made 0 purchases and 19 sales selling 548,154 shares for an estimated $185,095,492 . . MARK DAVID BRAZEAL (Chief Legal & Corp Affairs Ofc) has made 0 purchases and 61 sales selling 145,933 shares for an estimated $50,036,252 . . KIRSTEN M. SPEARS (CFO & Chief Accounting Officer) has made 0 purchases and 46 sales selling 48,412 shares for an estimated $16,807,223 . . CHARLIE B KAWWAS (President, Semi Solutions Grp) has made 0 purchases and 43 sales selling 9,560 shares for an estimated $3,309,571 . . HARRY L. YOU has made 4 purchases buying 4,550 shares for an ...
adventtr/iStock via Getty Images Individual investors’ allocations to bonds increased while stock and cash allocations decreased in the January AAII Asset Allocation Survey. Stock and stock fund allocations decreased 0.6 percentage points to 70.2%. Stock and stock fund allocations are above their historical average of 61.5% for the 68th consecutive month. Bond and bond fund allocations increased 1...
adventtr/iStock via Getty Images Individual investors’ allocations to bonds increased while stock and cash allocations decreased in the January AAII Asset Allocation Survey. Stock and stock fund allocations decreased 0.6 percentage points to 70.2%. Stock and stock fund allocations are above their historical average of 61.5% for the 68th consecutive month. Bond and bond fund allocations increased 1.0 percentage points to 15.4%. Bond and bond fund allocations are below their historical average of 16.0% for the sixth time in 10 months. Cash allocations decreased 0.4 percentage points to 14.4%. Cash allocations are below their historical average of 22.5% for the 38th consecutive month. January AAII Asset Allocation Survey results: Stocks and Stock Funds: 70.2%, down 0.6 percentage points Bonds and Bond Funds: 15.4%, up 1.0 percentage points Cash: 14.4%, down 0.4 percentage points January AAII Asset Allocation Survey details: Stocks: 29.1%, down 0.7 percentage points Stock Funds: 41.1%, up 0.1 percentage points Bonds: 4.5%. down 0.2 percentage points Bond Funds: 10.8%, up 1.1 percentage points Historical averages: Stocks/Stock Funds: 61.5% Bonds/Bond Funds: 16.0% Cash: 22.5% The AAII Asset Allocation Survey has been conducted monthly since November 1987 and asks AAII members what percentage of their portfolios are allocated to stocks, stock funds, bonds, bond funds and cash.
alvarez/E+ via Getty Images Venture Global ( VG ) -6.7% in Monday's trading as natural gas prices plunged, although the stock was initiated with an Outperform rating and $11 price target at Raymond James, which said the company's contracts and optimized operations make it well-suited to support the growing global demand for liquefied natural gas. Ray Jay analysts led by Justin Jenkins said that wh...
alvarez/E+ via Getty Images Venture Global ( VG ) -6.7% in Monday's trading as natural gas prices plunged, although the stock was initiated with an Outperform rating and $11 price target at Raymond James, which said the company's contracts and optimized operations make it well-suited to support the growing global demand for liquefied natural gas. Ray Jay analysts led by Justin Jenkins said that while certainly not without noise in the story, Venture Global ( VG ) has innovated in LNG development and construction, positioning itself as a fast-growing supplier of critical energy to global markets, and its scalable and repeatable approach enables LNG delivery in shorter time frames than global industry averages. The analysts said their positive view on Venture Global ( VG ) reflects a view that many of the known negatives such as LNG macro risk and arbitration risks are "priced in," and as global gas demand continues to grow through the next several decades, the believe VG is "well suited to support supply efforts," and despite near-term commodity volatility, the company's growing contract portfolio, continued operational optimizations, and robust global demand are expected to remain resilient through the noise. The current wave of U.S. and Qatari LNG supply has fueled concerns about an ugly macro backdrop in coming years, but the Raymond James analysts see this view as "even more consensus than global oil oversupply, supporting our view that downside risks to VG are already priced in." More on Venture Global Venture Global: Still Too Expensive To Pull The Trigger Venture Global: Far Too Expensive After The COD Pay Cut Venture Global: One Bad Arbitration Result Is Not The End Of The World
Heather Diehl/Getty Images News Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth on Monday used a visit to Jeff Bezos-backed Blue Origin’s Cape Canaveral facilities to underscore the Pentagon’s push to overhaul weapons buying and reward faster, lower-cost innovation, while sharpening his critique of traditional defense contractors. Speaking alongside Bezos, Hegseth said the department is moving away from “business ...
Heather Diehl/Getty Images News Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth on Monday used a visit to Jeff Bezos-backed Blue Origin’s Cape Canaveral facilities to underscore the Pentagon’s push to overhaul weapons buying and reward faster, lower-cost innovation, while sharpening his critique of traditional defense contractors. Speaking alongside Bezos, Hegseth said the department is moving away from “business as usual,” praising Blue Origin for avoiding vendor lock-in and delays that have long plagued major programs. He contrasted the company’s progress with what he called a legacy model of over-budget, behind-schedule contracts, adding that those practices are no longer acceptable. The visit builds on Hegseth’s broader campaign to reform defense acquisition as technologies like AI, autonomy and robotics accelerate. Last month, he delivered a similar message during a stop at SpaceX’s ( SPACE ) Starbase, lauding rapid iteration and bureaucratic speed. Bezos echoed the emphasis on industrial capacity and tempo, saying national security depends on the ability to “design for scale” and produce at rate. The administration’s stance comes as President Donald Trump pushes for a major increase in defense spending and publicly pressures large contractors to rein in stock buybacks, dividends and executive pay. Hegseth repeated that theme in Florida, saying he has no issue with profits, but expects companies to deliver promised capabilities on time for service members. Blue Origin has gained momentum after years of delays, including a successful November flight of its New Glenn orbital rocket. The company has also narrowed its focus toward government work, hiring United Launch Alliance veteran Tory Bruno to lead national security efforts and recently pausing New Shepard space tourism flights to prioritize lunar and defense missions. Hegseth’s “Arsenal of Freedom” tour has included stops at major primes such as Huntington Ingalls ( HII ) and Lockheed Martin ( LMT ), as well as newer defense ...
Magnificent Seven stocks are supposed to be the market’s premier performers, particularly in the realm of technology and innovation. If that’s the case, then how will Meta Platforms (NASDAQ:META) stock measure up against other tech titans in 2026? After pouring so much capital into artificial intelligence (AI) as well as its Reality Labs metaverse business, ... Meta Emerges as Top Pick Among Magni...
Magnificent Seven stocks are supposed to be the market’s premier performers, particularly in the realm of technology and innovation. If that’s the case, then how will Meta Platforms (NASDAQ:META) stock measure up against other tech titans in 2026? After pouring so much capital into artificial intelligence (AI) as well as its Reality Labs metaverse business, ... Meta Emerges as Top Pick Among Magnificent Seven Stocks for 2026
Interim U.S. attorney for the District of Columbia Ed Martin speaks during a press conference on May 13, 2025 in Washington, DC. Craig Hudson | The Washington Post | Getty Images Department of Justice lawyer Ed Martin is being sidelined from his controversial efforts to investigate or prosecute political foes of President Donald Trump , multiple media outlets reported Monday. Martin, a player in t...
Interim U.S. attorney for the District of Columbia Ed Martin speaks during a press conference on May 13, 2025 in Washington, DC. Craig Hudson | The Washington Post | Getty Images Department of Justice lawyer Ed Martin is being sidelined from his controversial efforts to investigate or prosecute political foes of President Donald Trump , multiple media outlets reported Monday. Martin, a player in the " stop the steal " election conspiracy movement who has held multiple DOJ jobs during Trump's second term, will now work mainly as the U.S. pardon attorney, MS NOW reported, citing three people familiar with the matter. Martin's role was narrowed following a protracted feud with Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche, the sources told MS NOW. The New York Times , citing sources, additionally reported that Martin is mulling whether to leave DOJ, possibly for a job in the White House. CNN reported that Martin is expected to depart in the coming weeks. Martin did not immediately respond to CNBC's request for comment. A DOJ spokesperson said in an emailed statement, "President Trump appointed Ed Martin as Pardon Attorney and Ed continues to a great job in that role." Martin will no longer work at DOJ's Washington headquarters, The Washington Post also reported Monday. A source familiar with the matter told CNBC that Martin will work out of a building in the northeast of the city known as 2CON . Read more CNBC politics coverage House hardliners complicate ending government shutdown as Speaker Johnson moves ahead Trump says U.S. and India reached trade deal, will lower tariffs immediately United Arab Emirates' 'Spy Sheikh' bought secret stake in Trump crypto company: WSJ Epstein files: Ro Khanna says DOJ's latest release is 'not good enough' Speaker Johnson: 'Confident' government shutdown will end by Tuesday Trump had nominated Martin to become the U.S. attorney for Washington, but pulled his name from consideration amid bipartisan pushback. Martin later became the head of the ...
Grandbrothers/iStock Editorial via Getty Images Despite receiving a Complete Response Letter from the US FDA regarding its application for Anaphylm (dibutepinephrine) sublingual film to treat allergic reactions, Aquestive Therapeutics ( AQST ) is up ~39% in Monday trading. The dramatic rise is likely because the additional information the agency is requesting is not as burdensome as anticipated, n...
Grandbrothers/iStock Editorial via Getty Images Despite receiving a Complete Response Letter from the US FDA regarding its application for Anaphylm (dibutepinephrine) sublingual film to treat allergic reactions, Aquestive Therapeutics ( AQST ) is up ~39% in Monday trading. The dramatic rise is likely because the additional information the agency is requesting is not as burdensome as anticipated, nor are there efficacy concerns. Aquestive noted that the FDA's concerns are limited to packaging and administration, as well as needing to conduct human factors validation and pharmacokinetics studies to evaluate packaging and labeling changes. The company said it has already changed the pouch opening, instructions for use, pouch and carton labeling, adding it plans to quickly initiate a new human factors validation study given the modifications. Aquestive added that it believes it can resubmit the Anaphylm application as early as Q3. More on Aquestive Therapeutics Aquestive Therapeutics, Inc. (AQST) Discusses FDA Complete Response Letter and Next Steps for Anaphylm Epinephrine Sublingual Film Transcript Aquestive Therapeutics: Anaphylm Will Probably Survive This Regulatory Hurdle Aquestive Therapeutics: Looking For The PDUFA Run-Up Aquestive drops as FDA flags issues in Anaphylm marketing application Aquestive outlines Q1 2026 Anaphylm launch readiness and $44M-$50M revenue guidance while advancing Adrenaverse platform
(RTTNews) - Exchange Bank (EXSR) reported earnings for fourth quarter that Dropped, from the same period last year The company's earnings totaled $8.75 million, or $5.11 per share. This compares with $8.80 million, or $5.14 per share, last year. The company's revenue for the period rose 4.5% to $33.36 million from $31.91 million last year. Exchange Bank earnings at a glance (GAAP) : -Earnings: $8....
(RTTNews) - Exchange Bank (EXSR) reported earnings for fourth quarter that Dropped, from the same period last year The company's earnings totaled $8.75 million, or $5.11 per share. This compares with $8.80 million, or $5.14 per share, last year. The company's revenue for the period rose 4.5% to $33.36 million from $31.91 million last year. Exchange Bank earnings at a glance (GAAP) : -Earnings: $8.75 Mln. vs. $8.80 Mln. last year. -EPS: $5.11 vs. $5.14 last year. -Revenue: $33.36 Mln vs. $31.91 Mln last year. The views and opinions expressed herein are the views and opinions of the author and do not necessarily reflect those of Nasdaq, Inc.
Key Points No one can say when the next recession will begin, but a downturn is inevitable at some point. ETFs can help improve diversification, which is crucial during periods of volatility. Downturns can be a fantastic time to load up on quality investments at steep discounts. 10 stocks we like better than Vanguard Total Stock Market ETF › A whopping 80% of Americans are worried to some degree a...
Key Points No one can say when the next recession will begin, but a downturn is inevitable at some point. ETFs can help improve diversification, which is crucial during periods of volatility. Downturns can be a fantastic time to load up on quality investments at steep discounts. 10 stocks we like better than Vanguard Total Stock Market ETF › A whopping 80% of Americans are worried to some degree about a potential recession, according to a 2025 survey from financial association MDRT. While nobody can predict the future, downturns are a natural part of the market cycle. It's uncertain when the next slump will begin, but it's inevitable that we'll face one at some point. And when that happens, there are two powerhouse Vanguard ETFs I'll personally be stocking up on. Where to invest $1,000 right now? Our analyst team just revealed what they believe are the 10 best stocks to buy right now, when you join Stock Advisor. See the stocks » 1. Vanguard Total Stock Market ETF Proper diversification is key during a bear market or recession, as many stocks will struggle to survive economic volatility. By owning a wider variety of stocks from multiple industries, you'll be more protected if a few of your holdings struggle. The Vanguard Total Stock Market ETF (NYSEMKT: VTI) aims to cover the entire stock market, offering unbeatable diversification. This ETF contains a staggering 3,512 stocks from companies of all sizes across all industries. While it is fairly heavily tilted toward tech stocks, reflecting the composition of the overall market, it also contains a wide variety of established stocks from recession-proof industries that can help limit volatility. The stock market itself has a flawless track record of surviving even the most severe downturns, and because the Vanguard Total Stock Market ETF aims to mirror the market itself, it's highly likely it will pull through any recession or bear market that could be looming. Not only is this ETF one of the safer options available, ...