The Vanguard Total Stock Market ETF (VTI) had a rough ending to 2025, dropping by 0. 76% on the last day. This wasn't a surprise, as the whole U. S. stock market had a bumpy year with lots of ups and downs. Despite this, VTI managed to grow by nearly 17% over the entire year. Investors seem to be p
In 2025, the crypto world saw some wild swings. XRP and Solana were the stars of the show, with price movements that made bitcoin look like a calm lake. While bitcoin's price was smooth sailing, XRP and Solana were more like rollercoasters. Over the past year, Solana's price jumped around 87%, and
Crypto experts are saying XRP might just chill in its current price range for a while. They think it won't really take off until something big happens to push it up. One analyst, Jake Kennis, thinks the market is a bit shaky right now. He's not ready to guess where XRP will be by the end of 2026. B
Coinbase had a stellar third quarter, raking in nearly $1. 9 billion in revenue. This is a big deal because it shows the company is bouncing back from earlier slumps. Trading volumes are up, and so are profits from other services like staking and custody. Plus, their Ethereum Layer 2 project, Base,
Vanguard's FTSE Developed Markets ETF, or VEA, is a popular pick for investors looking to dip their toes into international stocks. It's like a big basket filled with nearly all the stocks from developed countries outside the U. S. The fund is known for its low fees and wide range of holdings, makin
Truist Financial Corp recently made a notable investment in the Vanguard 0-3 Month Treasury Bill ETF (VBIL). They bought 108, 893 shares, worth about $8. 2 million, during the second quarter. This purchase makes them a small but significant stakeholder, owning around 0. 44% of the ETF. This isn't t
Investors are showing a lot of interest in the Vanguard Short-Term Corporate Bond ETF. Several big players have recently increased their stakes in this ETF. Willow Creek Wealth Management Inc. boosted its holdings by 18. 2% in the second quarter. They now own 3, 909 shares, worth about $311, 000. O
In the first quarter, investors made some notable changes to their holdings in the Vanguard Materials ETF (NYSEARCA:VAW). Baird Financial Group Inc. trimmed its stake by 3. 3%, selling off 167 shares. This left them with 4, 894 shares, worth about $924, 000. Other big players also jumped in. Park Na
The VXC ETF, which tracks global stocks outside of Canada, saw a small rise in its stock price on a recent Wednesday. It went up by 0. 3% during mid-day trading, reaching a high of C$71. 56 before settling at C$71. 45. This was a bit higher than its previous close of C$71. 27. More shares were trade
Investors are showing a lot of interest in the Vanguard Mortgage-Backed Securities ETF. Geneos Wealth Management Inc. increased its stake by 3. 1% in the first quarter. They now own 19, 589 shares, worth about $907, 000. This move shows confidence in the ETF's performance. Other big investors are a
