First off, I want to wish you and your family a very happy Thanksgiving. I think this week gives us all a chance to realize that as Americans living in the 21st century, we are really very fortunate. We also have to admit that we have a whole lot to be thankful for. While there […]

Why I’m Thankful for ETFs Happy Thanksgiving week! I must admit that this is one of my favorite weeks of the year, and that’s not just because we get an extra day off from the hustle and bustle of the financial markets. What I really love about Thanksgiving is that it provides us with a

“If you think Independence Day is America’s defining holiday, think again. Thanksgiving deserves that title, hands-down.” –Tony Snow The late, great journalist Tony Snow knew the importance of Thanksgiving in America’s history. This year, take a few minutes to read about the real meaning of Thanksgiving, which actually has a lot to do with the

The Vanguard Growth ETF (VUG) focuses on a growth investment strategy for investors who are willing to accept additional risk. This Vanguard fund holds $16.4 billion in assets under management and has a low expense ratio of 0.09%, which is 92% less than the average cost of similar funds with other providers. VUG specifically tracks

Happy Thanksgiving week! I must admit that this is one of my favorite weeks of the year, and that’s not just because we get an extra day off from the hustle and bustle of the financial markets. What I really love about Thanksgiving is that it provides us with a reminder to stop and reflect

The big news in the markets this week came from China, and Friday morning we woke to news of a surprise interest rate cut from that country’s central planners. The People’s Bank of China, or PBOC, lowered the one-year deposit rate by 25 basis points to 2.75%, and the one-year lending rate by 40 basis […]

China ETFs: The Biggest Dragons in the Lair In last week’s issue of the Weekly ETF Report, I mentioned that my job as an investment adviser allows me to review many prospective client portfolios. I also mentioned that I enjoy this process, as it tells me a lot about how investors are approaching the markets,

“We are what we repeatedly do. Excellence, then, is not an act, but a habit.” –Aristotle The greatest philosopher of all knew that if you want to be excellent, you better practice all the time. Definitely, these are words to live by. Wisdom about money, investing and life can be found anywhere. If you have

This week’s ETF Talk features Vanguard Dividend Appreciation ETF (VIG), a large and popular exchange-traded fund (ETF) with $20.3 billion in assets under management as of Oct. 31. With an expense ratio of 0.10%, VIG operates at less than 9% of the cost of an average fund with similar holdings. VIG, a low-expense-ratio Vanguard ETF,