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Meme Stocks: Up to 332% Annual Performance

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Meme Stocks: Up to 332% Annual Performance

Meme stocks have made a splash in the past few years. These are the best meme stocks this month, at least according to their market performance.

Jul 25, 2026

5 Best-Performing Tech ETFs for July 2026

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5 Best-Performing Tech ETFs for July 2026

Tech ETFs can help you diversify your portfolio while gaining exposure to high-growth-potential investments.

Jul 25, 2026

The Best-Performing Stocks in 2026 (By One-Year Returns)

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The Best-Performing Stocks in 2026 (By One-Year Returns)

Check out the 25 best stocks in the S&P 500 right now, based on 1-year performance.

Jul 25, 2026

5 Best-Performing Cryptocurrencies with Market Caps Above $10 Billion

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5 Best-Performing Cryptocurrencies with Market Caps Above $10 Billion

The best crypto for a specific investor will depend on their particular situation, but here are 5 of the top cryptocurrencies in terms of 90-day returns.

Jul 25, 2026

14 Low-Cost Index Funds and ETFs for July 2026

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14 Low-Cost Index Funds and ETFs for July 2026

Low-cost index funds and low-cost ETFs are well-diversified investments with minimal fees.

Jul 25, 2026

21 Best-Performing International ETFs

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21 Best-Performing International ETFs

International ETFs can provide an easy way to diversify outside the U.S. Here are the best-performing ex-U.S., regional and single-country ETFs over the last year.

Jul 25, 2026

7 Best Leveraged ETFs for July 2026

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7 Best Leveraged ETFs for July 2026

Here are the best-performing leveraged ETFs.

Jul 25, 2026

6 Best-Performing Clean Energy ETFs for July 2026

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6 Best-Performing Clean Energy ETFs for July 2026

Want your investments to help the environment? Clean energy ETFs can help diversify your portfolio and work toward a cleaner planet.

Jul 25, 2026

Top 5 Consumer Discretionary Stocks: July 2026

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Top 5 Consumer Discretionary Stocks: July 2026

Consumer discretionary stocks allow investors to profit from increases in nonessential spending. Are they a good investment?

Jul 25, 2026

7 Best-Performing Cybersecurity Stocks as of July 2026

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7 Best-Performing Cybersecurity Stocks as of July 2026

Here's what to know about cybersecurity stocks and ETFs, and how they respond to cybersecurity crises.

Jul 25, 2026

4 Dow Jones ETFs to Know for 2026

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4 Dow Jones ETFs to Know for 2026

Learn more about the stock market index offering exposure to 30 established companies, and differences between four Dow ETFs on the market.

Jul 25, 2026

Best-Performing Marijuana and Cannabis ETFs (July 2026)

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Best-Performing Marijuana and Cannabis ETFs (July 2026)

Pot stocks get all the attention, but marijuana ETFs may be a better option, letting you invest in companies across multiple segments in the industry.

Jul 25, 2026