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9 Highest-Yielding Monthly Dividend Stocks for July

9 Highest-Yielding Monthly Dividend Stocks for July

Monthly dividend stocks can provide investors with frequent payments — but those payments aren’t always sustainable. Here’s what to know.

Jul 18, 2026

5 High-Dividend ETFs Yielding More Than 4%

5 High-Dividend ETFs Yielding More Than 4%

To compile this list, we screen out inverse, leveraged and actively managed ETFs, as these come with added risks. We've also filtered out ETFs with expense ratios above 0.5%, as high fees can erode any gains over time.

Jul 18, 2026

How to Invest In SpaceX (SPCX) — And How Not To

How to Invest In SpaceX (SPCX) — And How Not To

If you *don’t* want to invest in SpaceX, it may take some effort to avoid it.

Jul 18, 2026

4 Best Gold ETFs to Hedge Against Stock Volatility (July 2026)

4 Best Gold ETFs to Hedge Against Stock Volatility (July 2026)

Gold ETFs are a low-cost option to invest in gold, a traditional investor safe haven during market volatility. Here are the top performing gold ETFs.

Jul 18, 2026

7 Best-Performing Bank Stocks: July 2026

7 Best-Performing Bank Stocks: July 2026

Here’s a list of the best bank stocks by one-year performance, and the pros and cons of investing in banks.

Jul 18, 2026

The 5 Best-Performing AI Stocks in July 2026

The 5 Best-Performing AI Stocks in July 2026

Learn about the best-performing AI stocks right now and how to invest in them.

Jul 18, 2026

Current U.S. Inflation Rate Is 3.5%: Chart and Why It Matters

Current U.S. Inflation Rate Is 3.5%: Chart and Why It Matters

The current U.S. inflation rate is 3.5%. The CPI decreased 0.4% from May to June. The energy index rose 2.6%, shelter increased 0.3% and food increased 0.2%.

Jul 18, 2026

5 Top Penny Stocks: Up to 73% Monthly Returns

5 Top Penny Stocks: Up to 73% Monthly Returns

Penny stocks require a low initial investment but carry more risk than typical exchange-listed stocks.

Jul 18, 2026

The New ETF Transaction Fee Popping Up in Some Brokerage Accounts

The New ETF Transaction Fee Popping Up in Some Brokerage Accounts

Fidelity has started charging transaction fees on certain ETFs, and Charles Schwab may soon follow. Now we’re watching to see if these "ETF service fees" could become even more common.

Jul 18, 2026

The Best Index Funds and How to Start Investing

The Best Index Funds and How to Start Investing

An index fund is a group of investments that aims to mirror the performance of an existing market index. Index funds are passively managed and relatively low-cost.

Jul 18, 2026

The 5 Best-Performing Energy ETFs for July 2026

The 5 Best-Performing Energy ETFs for July 2026

Looking for energy ETFs? Here are the top-performing ETFs that invest in oil, natural gas, alternative energy and utilities.

Jul 18, 2026

The Best S&P 500 Index Funds and How to Start Investing

The Best S&P 500 Index Funds and How to Start Investing

Some popular S&P 500 index funds include FXAIX, SWPPX and VFIAX.

Jul 18, 2026

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