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The 5 Best-Performing Energy ETFs for April 2026
Looking for energy ETFs? Here are the top-performing ETFs that invest in oil, natural gas, alternative energy and utilities.
May 2, 2026
7 Best-Performing Commodity ETFs for May: PIT, OILK, and More
Commodity ETFs such as FGDL and PIT often hedge against inflation and global conflict. Here are the ones that are currently performing best.
May 9, 2026
How to Buy Stocks Online: A Guide to Placing Your First Trade
Buying stocks is quick and straightforward once you have a brokerage account. Learn how with this step-by-step guide.
May 9, 2026
14 Best-Performing and Cheap ESG Funds for 2026
With more ESG funds available than ever, investors don't have to choose between principles and cost. See our list of the cheapest and best-performing ESG funds.
May 9, 2026
7 Best-Performing Blue-Chip Stocks for May 2026
Blue-chip stocks are known for their high value and solid financial history. Blue-chip stocks come from large companies that are often household names.
May 9, 2026
Bitcoin Is Down Again. But How Bad Is It, Really?
The ongoing Bitcoin crash is milder than some previous crashes, so far. Here’s how to protect your portfolio.
May 9, 2026
Best-Performing Lithium Stocks for May 2026
Check out the best-performing lithium stocks.
May 9, 2026
Stash vs. Acorns: Which Investing App Is Right for You?
Investing app showdown: Stash vs. Acorns. We took each for a test drive to see which is the better app to get you investing.
Apr 18, 2026
ETF vs. Mutual Fund: Compare Costs and Management
ETFs and mutual funds are similar, but ETFs tend to be much cheaper.
May 2, 2026
The Secret Weapon This Woman Used to Save $150/Month on Her Mortgage
One California woman was frustrated with mortgage refinancing — until she found Lenda, a high-tech online mortgage broker.
Apr 4, 2026
7 Popular Vanguard Index Funds for 2026
Vanguard index funds kicked off the passive-investing revolution, in which investors try to meet rather than beat market moves for long-term gains.
May 2, 2026
Call vs. Put: What’s the Difference?
The call vs. put distinction can be confusing to options-trading beginners. Here’s what you need to know about the difference between puts and calls.
May 2, 2026