Key Points Vanguard High Dividend Yield ETF offers a lower expense ratio and larger assets under management than Fidelity High Dividend ETF. Fidelity High Dividend ETF leans significantly into technology and has generated higher five-year total growth. Vanguard High Dividend Yield ETF maintains a more conservative beta profile and contains a much broader portfolio of 589 holdings. 10 stocks we lik...
Key Points Vanguard High Dividend Yield ETF offers a lower expense ratio and larger assets under management than Fidelity High Dividend ETF. Fidelity High Dividend ETF leans significantly into technology and has generated higher five-year total growth. Vanguard High Dividend Yield ETF maintains a more conservative beta profile and contains a much broader portfolio of 589 holdings. 10 stocks we like better than Vanguard High Dividend Yield ETF › Both the Fidelity High Dividend ETF (NYSEMKT:FDVV) and the Vanguard High Dividend Yield ETF (NYSEMKT:VYM) target income but take different paths. While VYM tracks a broad index of high-yielding stocks, FDVV uses a proprietary model to find companies with strong dividend potential and specific sector constraints. This results in distinct performance and risk profiles for income-focused portfolios. Snapshot (cost & size) Metric FDVV VYM Issuer Fidelity Vanguard Expense ratio 0.15% 0.04% 1-yr return (as of 5/18/26) 20.65% 23.6% Dividend yield 2.8% 2.3% Beta 0.81 0.73 AUM $9.2 billion $94.6 billion Vanguard is the more affordable option with a 0.04% expense ratio, while Fidelity charges 0.15%. However, Fidelity currently provides a higher payout with a trailing-12-month dividend yield of 2.8% versus 2.3% for the Vanguard fund. Performance & risk comparison Metric FDVV VYM Max drawdown (5 yr) (20.17%) (15.87%) Growth of $1,000 over 5 years (total return) $1,863 $1,704 What's inside The Vanguard High Dividend Yield ETF provides exposure to around 600 holdings, primarily in financial services at 20%, technology at 15%, and industrials at 14%. Its largest positions include Broadcom at 8%, JPMorgan Chase at 3.33%, and ExxonMobil at 2.71%. Launched in 2006, it has a trailing-12-month dividend of $3.51 per share. In contrast, the Fidelity High Dividend ETF is more concentrated with about 110 holdings and leans heavily into technology at 29%, financial services at 19%, and consumer cyclical at 14%. Top holdings include Nvidia at 7%, Appl...
In New Delhi’s chaotic traffic, where the backs of autorickshaws sometimes double as mobile billboards, some commuters are now being greeted by an unlikely face: US President Donald Trump Splashed beneath his portrait is the slogan: “Happy Birthday America!” About 100 autorickshaws carrying large images of Trump and the Statue of Liberty have appeared across the Indian capital in recent weeks. Adv...
In New Delhi’s chaotic traffic, where the backs of autorickshaws sometimes double as mobile billboards, some commuters are now being greeted by an unlikely face: US President Donald Trump Splashed beneath his portrait is the slogan: “Happy Birthday America!” About 100 autorickshaws carrying large images of Trump and the Statue of Liberty have appeared across the Indian capital in recent weeks. Advertisement In a city where the backs of thousands of three-wheelers are routinely covered with ads for little-known fertility clinics, English-speaking courses and herbal remedies, the American branding stands out. The unusual advertising campaign was unveiled last month by Sergio Gor , the US ambassador to India. It is part of a broader push by the US to mark the 250th anniversary of American independence, with celebrations, cultural events and public outreach campaigns planned in several countries. Advertisement Announcing the initiative on social media last month, the US embassy posted: “Freedom is on the move … literally!”
TAIPEI (Taiwan News) – The government should publicly reject accusations by US President Donald Trump that Taiwan stole semiconductor technology from the US, United Microelectronics Corporation founder Robert Tsao (曹興誠) said Wednesday. Over the years, Trump alleged several times that Taiwan had stolen the now-flourishing sector, while adding the US wanted it back. In February 2025, President Lai C...
TAIPEI (Taiwan News) – The government should publicly reject accusations by US President Donald Trump that Taiwan stole semiconductor technology from the US, United Microelectronics Corporation founder Robert Tsao (曹興誠) said Wednesday. Over the years, Trump alleged several times that Taiwan had stolen the now-flourishing sector, while adding the US wanted it back. In February 2025, President Lai Ching-te (賴清德) said Taiwan would respond prudently through increased communication. Tsao, who founded and chaired one of the country’s top semiconductor contract makers, said Wednesday Trump’s accusations were just not true, per CNA . He called on the government to issue a public rebuttal of the US president’s comments. Tsao explained in a Facebook post that the Industrial Technology Research Institute signed a contract on Taiwan’s behalf with US electronics manufacturer RCA on March 5, 1976. The agreement, valid for 10 years, covered the payment of NT$7.9 billion (US$250 million) for the transfer of technology and NT$3.16 billion for licensing fees, Tsao said. The consequences of Trump’s allegations were extremely grave, according to the semiconductor pioneer. Apart from the undiplomatic pronouncements, Trump was also pushing Taiwanese businesses to invest in the US and tear down Taiwan’s “silicon shield,” he said. Tsao called on the government to stop being silent and to provide a clear explanation of the origin of Taiwan’s semiconductor successes, CNA reported. The government should mention the massive investment of resources and the tough research efforts behind the development of the sector, the former UMC chair said.
My top 10 things to watch Wednesday, May 20 1. Stock futures are higher this morning ahead of Nvidia earnings after the close. The S & P 500 is riding a three-day losing skid. President Donald Trump said yesterday that the U.S. would end the Iran war "very quickly," kicking off a similar pattern in the market. Trump gives these hints of the war being over soon, oil goes down a little, interest rat...
My top 10 things to watch Wednesday, May 20 1. Stock futures are higher this morning ahead of Nvidia earnings after the close. The S & P 500 is riding a three-day losing skid. President Donald Trump said yesterday that the U.S. would end the Iran war "very quickly," kicking off a similar pattern in the market. Trump gives these hints of the war being over soon, oil goes down a little, interest rates go down a little, and futures go up a little. 2. We finally hear from Club name Nvidia tonight. Thankfully, shares have cooled a bit after last Thursday's record close at almost $236. Beat and raise is the minimum to have any chance at a post-earnings rally. But don't be fooled by the first move once the numbers hit. Can be misleading. The conference call, where we get more color on the guide and demand, is revelatory. 3. The Street is looking to fade Nvidia. There is still amazing skepticism that the stock can keep the run up given Amazon and Google's desire to break away from Nvidia with their own in-house chips. Nvidia has to redefine what it is aspiring to do and demonstrate that it has a much larger total addressable market. 4. Lots of powerful AI announcements yesterday from Alphabet 's Google, including more AI being infused into traditional search. Melius Research's Ben Reitzes said Google's new agentic tools for developers could be "a trojan horse into the enterprise that bears watching." Expectations were elevated going into the developer conference, so I'm not fretting the 2% decline. This remains a crucial position for the Club. 5. Target delivered a quarterly beat as new CEO Michael Fiddelke works to right the ship. Same-store sales were positive for the first time in five quarters, up 5.6% and crushing the 2.4% FactSet consensus. Target now expects net sales growth of 4% this year versus 2% previously. Very good changes in fashion. Good growth in health and wellness. 6. Lowe's with a strong quarter in a tough housing market. Reaffirmed full-year guidance. D...
AMASS Brands Group ( Nasdaq: AMSS ) on Wednesday said its common stock began trading on the Nasdaq Capital Market under the ticker symbol “AMSS” following the completion of a direct listing. The direct listing did not involve the issuance of new shares, the company said. AMASS said it operates a portfolio of nine beverage brands across non-alcoholic, functional wellness, and alcoholic categories, ...
AMASS Brands Group ( Nasdaq: AMSS ) on Wednesday said its common stock began trading on the Nasdaq Capital Market under the ticker symbol “AMSS” following the completion of a direct listing. The direct listing did not involve the issuance of new shares, the company said. AMASS said it operates a portfolio of nine beverage brands across non-alcoholic, functional wellness, and alcoholic categories, including Good Twin Non-Alcoholic Wine and Summer Water Rosé. The company said it has generated more than $80 million in cumulative revenue since inception, sold over 5.7 million bottles, and expanded distribution to more than 40,000 points of sale. Source: Press Release More on AMASS Brands, Inc. AMASS Brands Aims For Direct Listing Despite Weak Financial Results Financial information for AMASS Brands, Inc.
Sonoro Gold ( SGO:CA ) announced on Wednesday a non-brokered private placement offering consisting of 40M units at C$0.25 per unit, for gross proceeds of C$10M. Each unit will consist of one common share and one common share purchase warrant. Each warrant will entitle the holder thereof to purchase one additional common share of the company for a period of three years from the closing of the priva...
Sonoro Gold ( SGO:CA ) announced on Wednesday a non-brokered private placement offering consisting of 40M units at C$0.25 per unit, for gross proceeds of C$10M. Each unit will consist of one common share and one common share purchase warrant. Each warrant will entitle the holder thereof to purchase one additional common share of the company for a period of three years from the closing of the private placement at an exercise price of C$0.34 per common share. The net proceeds from the offering will be used to advance the ongoing development of the company’s Cerro Caliche gold project in Sonora, Mexico, as well as general working capital. The company may pay finder’s fees in respect of units placed with the assistance of registered securities dealers. Sonoro Gold highlighted that insiders of the company will participate in the offering for approximately 4M units for gross proceeds of C$1M. More on Sonoro Gold Corp. Financial information for Sonoro Gold Corp.
Progressive ( PGR ) said its April net premiums written increased 6% year-over-year to $7.28B. Net premiums earned rose 7% for the month to $7.11B. Net income per share available to common shareholders stood at $1.86, up 11% from $1.68 in April 2025. The property and casualty insurer reported gains of $402M, compared to a loss of $3M a year ago. The combined ratio stood at 90.2% for the month, up ...
Progressive ( PGR ) said its April net premiums written increased 6% year-over-year to $7.28B. Net premiums earned rose 7% for the month to $7.11B. Net income per share available to common shareholders stood at $1.86, up 11% from $1.68 in April 2025. The property and casualty insurer reported gains of $402M, compared to a loss of $3M a year ago. The combined ratio stood at 90.2% for the month, up from 84.9% in April 2025. Total policies in force increased 8% during the month to 39.77M from 36.65M. More on Progressive The Progressive Corporation (PGR) Q1 2026 Earnings Call Transcript Progressive Stock Crash Explained: Strong Business, Falling Shares? Progressive: Sentiment Is Too Negative Given Underlying Results Progressive's Q1 earnings miss estimates as policies in force fall short of consensus Progressive Q1 2026 Earnings Preview
Elliott Investment Management hired former Blackstone Inc. executive Teresa Sweeney to run the roughly $80 billion hedge fund firm’s global research and data science group. Sweeney joined this month and is expected to build out artificial intelligence for the unit, which houses about 40 research members and three data scientists who handle due diligence and research for prospective deals, accordin...
Elliott Investment Management hired former Blackstone Inc. executive Teresa Sweeney to run the roughly $80 billion hedge fund firm’s global research and data science group. Sweeney joined this month and is expected to build out artificial intelligence for the unit, which houses about 40 research members and three data scientists who handle due diligence and research for prospective deals, according to people familiar with the matter. Paul Singer ’s firm, known for its activist campaigns, aims to create a single repository that houses its data and research that can be accessed companywide and utilizes AI. It also plans to use AI to amplify the firm’s proprietary insights. A representative for West Palm Beach, Florida-based Elliott declined to comment. Elliott’s research and data science group works with expert networks, manages data procurement and third-party data sets and conducts background checks. Sweeney worked at Blackstone for about four years, overseeing strategy for its data science team and holding the title of chief operating officer for that group, according to her LinkedIn profile . She previously worked with private equity clients for consulting firm GLG . Like other hedge funds, Elliott is utilizing AI internally and betting on the technology, including making a multibillion-dollar investment in Synopsys Inc. with the goal of pushing for changes at the chip-design software maker.
AI 大神 Andrej Karpathy 加入 Anthropic 的消息,来得很巧。 就在谷歌 I/O 2026 正式举办前几个小时,这位 OpenAI 创始成员、前特斯拉 AI 负责人官宣加入 Anthropic,Anthropic 还在继续强化自己在 AI 世界的技术和心智优势。 过去一年,Claude Code 已经成了很多开发者口中最接近「能干活」的 AI 编程工具。它没有特别复杂的界...
AI 大神 Andrej Karpathy 加入 Anthropic 的消息,来得很巧。 就在谷歌 I/O 2026 正式举办前几个小时,这位 OpenAI 创始成员、前特斯拉 AI 负责人官宣加入 Anthropic,Anthropic 还在继续强化自己在 AI 世界的技术和心智优势。 过去一年,Claude Code 已经成了很多开发者口中最接近「能干活」的 AI 编程工具。它没有特别复杂的界面,甚至一开始看起来更像一个终端工具,但正是因为它扎进了开发者最熟悉的命令行、代码库和本地工作流里,反而更早跨过了「演示」和「日常」之间的那道坎。 谷歌当然不可能看不见这个变化。 在凌晨举办的 I/O 大会上,谷歌正式推出了 Antigravity 2.0,回应了 Claude Code 和 Codex,没有继续把它做成一个 IDE 里的 AI 助手。 谷歌终于不想只做一个 AI IDE 了 在 1.0 时代,谷歌给 Antigravity 的定位还是「AI 时代的 Agent-First IDE」。说白了,它本质上仍然是一个 AI IDE,只是把 agent 放到了更核心的位置。开发者打开它,预期还是写代码、看文件、跑项目,AI 只是从旁边的助手变成了更主动的协作者。 但第一次打开 Antigravity 2.0,最明显的变化是,它已经不太像过去那个「加了 AI 的 IDE」,实际上更接近 OpenAI 的 Codex,或者 Anthropic 的 Claude Code。 简单来说,Antigravity 2.0 的界面干净了很多,左侧是项目列表,右侧是对话区,整体不再像一个传统 IDE,也不再把代码编辑器放在视觉中心。用户不是先进入代码窗口,再让 AI 辅助自己改代码,而是先进入一段对话,再让 AI 接手任务、理解项目、操作文件、给出结果。 图片来源:雷科技 这个变化很关键。 过去我们理解 Antigravity,更容易把它放在 Cursor、Windsurf、Trae 这类 AI IDE 的框架里讨论。但 Antigravity 2.0 更像是从「AI Coding Agent」升级成了一个通用个人助理,写代码只是它最重要、也最适合展示能力的场景之一。 这也是为什么它现在看起来和 Codex、Claude Code 越来越像。 三者的共同点是,都在把开发工具从编辑器...
Douglas Rissing Stock index futures edged higher Wednesday as traders awaited Nvidia’s ( NVDA ) quarterly results. Here are the four stocks to watch on the day: Intel ( INTC ) rose 4.77% in premarket trading amid reports the semiconductor giant has asked PC makers to utilize chips built on its 18A production process. Wedbush Securities views the move as a sign Intel is prioritizing its margins, no...
Douglas Rissing Stock index futures edged higher Wednesday as traders awaited Nvidia’s ( NVDA ) quarterly results. Here are the four stocks to watch on the day: Intel ( INTC ) rose 4.77% in premarket trading amid reports the semiconductor giant has asked PC makers to utilize chips built on its 18A production process. Wedbush Securities views the move as a sign Intel is prioritizing its margins, noting the strategy allows the company to focus higher-margin Xeon production on older nodes while leveraging its existing cleanroom space to bring newer production online. Bristol-Myers Squibb ( BMY ) gained 1.10% in premarket trading after announcing it is rolling out Anthropic’s flagship Claude AI platform to more than 30,000 employees. The collaboration expands the drugmaker’s use of artificial intelligence across research, clinical development, and corporate operations, moving beyond conversational tools toward agentic capabilities integrated into day-to-day workflows. Lowe’s ( LOW ) fell 2.00% in premarket trading despite a top- and bottom-line beat for the first quarter. Lingering softness in the housing market led the home improvement retailer to maintain its full-year outlook, including profit guidance that fell short of expectations . Additionally, operating income as a percentage of sales is expected to decline approximately 120 basis points from fiscal 2025 to a range of 11.2% to 11.4% in fiscal 2026. Nvidia ( NVDA ) shares will be in focus as the company reports quarterly results after the market close. Consensus estimates call for revenue of roughly $79 billion, above the company’s own $78 billion midpoint guidance, with investor attention expected to center on second-quarter guidance, Blackwell demand trends, and margin expansion. More related stories Nvidia Technical: Potential Mean Reversion Decline Below 236.54 As Earnings Loom Intel Corporation (INTC) Presents at J.P. Morgan 54th Annual Global Technology, Media and Communications Conference Transcript Wall ...
Douglas Rissing Stock index futures edged higher Wednesday as traders awaited Nvidia’s ( NVDA ) quarterly results. Here are the four stocks to watch on the day: Intel ( INTC ) rose 4.77% in premarket trading amid reports the semiconductor giant has asked PC makers to utilize chips built on its 18A production process. Wedbush Securities views the move as a sign Intel is prioritizing its margins, no...
Douglas Rissing Stock index futures edged higher Wednesday as traders awaited Nvidia’s ( NVDA ) quarterly results. Here are the four stocks to watch on the day: Intel ( INTC ) rose 4.77% in premarket trading amid reports the semiconductor giant has asked PC makers to utilize chips built on its 18A production process. Wedbush Securities views the move as a sign Intel is prioritizing its margins, noting the strategy allows the company to focus higher-margin Xeon production on older nodes while leveraging its existing cleanroom space to bring newer production online. Bristol-Myers Squibb ( BMY ) gained 1.10% in premarket trading after announcing it is rolling out Anthropic’s flagship Claude AI platform to more than 30,000 employees. The collaboration expands the drugmaker’s use of artificial intelligence across research, clinical development, and corporate operations, moving beyond conversational tools toward agentic capabilities integrated into day-to-day workflows. Lowe’s ( LOW ) fell 2.00% in premarket trading despite a top- and bottom-line beat for the first quarter. Lingering softness in the housing market led the home improvement retailer to maintain its full-year outlook, including profit guidance that fell short of expectations . Additionally, operating income as a percentage of sales is expected to decline approximately 120 basis points from fiscal 2025 to a range of 11.2% to 11.4% in fiscal 2026. Nvidia ( NVDA ) shares will be in focus as the company reports quarterly results after the market close. Consensus estimates call for revenue of roughly $79 billion, above the company’s own $78 billion midpoint guidance, with investor attention expected to center on second-quarter guidance, Blackwell demand trends, and margin expansion. More related stories Nvidia Technical: Potential Mean Reversion Decline Below 236.54 As Earnings Loom Intel Corporation (INTC) Presents at J.P. Morgan 54th Annual Global Technology, Media and Communications Conference Transcript Wall ...
Richard Drury/DigitalVision via Getty Images Introduction Back when I last covered RLJ Lodging Trust ( RLJ ), I called them “One Of The Best High-Yield Opportunities In Today's Market,” highlighting their sustainable and attractive yield, robust balance sheet and no maturity until all the way in 2029 thanks to their recent refinancing, offering a very compelling buying opportunity. After a strong ...
Richard Drury/DigitalVision via Getty Images Introduction Back when I last covered RLJ Lodging Trust ( RLJ ), I called them “One Of The Best High-Yield Opportunities In Today's Market,” highlighting their sustainable and attractive yield, robust balance sheet and no maturity until all the way in 2029 thanks to their recent refinancing, offering a very compelling buying opportunity. After a strong start to 2026 and despite the stock already returning about 15% since publishing the last article back in early March, I continue rating RLJ a Strong Buy, being among the most attractive REITs in the industry (and even beyond) and still offering an opportunity for long-term investors looking for a healthy and undervalued business that pays strong yields. Strong Start to 2026 RLJ Lodging Trust IR Despite the overall challenging macro landscape, RLJ reported a strong Q1, beating the market’s FFO and revenue estimates , with a solid 3.6% increase in revenue, 4.8% higher comparable RevPAR and a 5.4% increase in comparable hotel revenue, delivering margin improvements and an Adjusted FFO of $49.518 million ($0.33 per share; up 6.5% YoY), exceeding the company’s own expectations as well, which they attributed to improving fundamentals, strong performance, and the continued ramp-up of their renovations and conversions that I mentioned before (targeting two conversions per year). RLJ Lodging Trust IR RLJ also boosted the 2026 outlook, expecting RevPAR growth of 1.5% to 3.5%, with Adjusted FFO between $1.29 to $1.45 per share, with net interest expenses of $101 million to $103 million, CAPEX related to renovations of $80 million to $90 million, and estimating 150.8 million shares outstanding ( not including buybacks ) as they’re advancing their non-room revenue initiatives, potentially leading to even more solid performances especially since they have hotels in 9 of the markets that should see a boost from the World Cup, although I’ll mention more about that below. RLJ Lodging Trust...
Currently, option traders are betting that Nvidia’s (NASDAQ: NVDA) market cap could rise or fall by $355 billion based on earnings. Nvidia’s current market cap is $5.3 trillion. The stock is up 18% so far this year, compared to the S&P 500, which is up 7%. Nvidia has signaled to Wall St. what investors should ... Nvidia Earnings Don’t Matter This Time
Currently, option traders are betting that Nvidia’s (NASDAQ: NVDA) market cap could rise or fall by $355 billion based on earnings. Nvidia’s current market cap is $5.3 trillion. The stock is up 18% so far this year, compared to the S&P 500, which is up 7%. Nvidia has signaled to Wall St. what investors should ... Nvidia Earnings Don’t Matter This Time