An S&P 500 Index Fund Already Owns These Financial Stocks. Here's Whether to Own More.

Financial stocks in the S&P 500 have underperformed over the past year, remaining flat year-to-date and up only 1% over 12 months. While S&P 500 ETFs already provide exposure to major financial stocks like Berkshire Hathaway, JPMorgan Chase, and Visa, investors don't need additional financial sector exposure. Instead, experts recommend diversifying beyond large-caps into small-cap, mid-cap, value, and international stocks, which are projected to outperform large-cap growth stocks over the next 10 years.

09/24/2026, 1:30 PM • The Motley Fool

Warren Buffett Says "Father Time Always Wins." History Says Investors Who Do This 1 Thing Will Win Out Anyway.

Warren Buffett has stepped down as Chairman of Berkshire Hathaway, with his son Howard taking over. The article highlights Buffett's investment philosophy: long-term holding of quality businesses generates wealth better than short-term trading. Key examples include decades-long positions in Coca-Cola, American Express, and Apple. For average investors, Buffett recommends dollar-cost averaging into low-cost S&P 500 index funds rather than attempting individual stock picking.

09/24/2026, 11:30 AM • The Motley Fool

Bastion Receives Conditional OCC Approval for a National Trust Bank Charter

Bastion, a stablecoin infrastructure provider, has received preliminary conditional approval from the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) for a national trust bank charter. Operating as Bastion Platforms National Trust Company, the firm will offer stablecoin custody, payment infrastructure, and white-label issuance under federal regulation. The company also appointed four new board members and advisors with extensive experience from American Express, Morgan Stanley, EY, and Optum.

09/18/2026, 4:49 PM • GlobeNewswire

US Financial 15 Split Corp. Preferred Dividend Declared

US Financial 15 Split Corp declared a monthly distribution of $0.07883 per Preferred share, maintaining a 10.00% annual yield. The fund invests in a portfolio of 15 major U.S. financial services companies including JPMorgan Chase, Bank of America, Goldman Sachs, and others.

09/18/2026, 9:00 AM • GlobeNewswire

Greg Abel Has 75% of Berkshire Hathaway's Portfolio Invested in Just 8 Stocks. Is the 1 That's Lagging Behind the S&P 500 the Best Buy Now?

Under new CEO Greg Abel, Berkshire Hathaway has concentrated 75% of its $365.2 billion equity portfolio into 8 stocks. American Express is the only one lagging the S&P 500 over the past year due to margin compression from high cardholder rewards and marketing expenses. Despite these headwinds, the article argues American Express offers compelling value at 19.7x trailing earnings for long-term investors who believe in its business model.

09/17/2026, 6:30 AM • The Motley Fool

What Would It Actually Take to Move Visa's Take Rate?

Visa's take rate—the percentage of revenue collected from gross payment volume—is less than 0.3%, which appears low but is intentional given its open-loop business model where it acts as a transaction facilitator rather than a credit provider. While the company could theoretically increase its take rate through higher processing fees, cross-border commerce expansion, or reduced client incentives, analyst Eric Volkman argues the current model works brilliantly and requires only minor tweaks, as aggressive moves could alienate merchants, issuers, and cardholders in a competitive market.

09/17/2026, 5:30 AM • The Motley Fool

My Top 5 Favorite Stocks for an Uncertain Market

The article recommends five resilient stocks suitable for uncertain market conditions: Johnson & Johnson (pharmaceutical and medtech leader with 28 billion-dollar products), Vertex Pharmaceuticals (cystic fibrosis treatment market leader with pipeline expansion), Costco (essential goods retailer with high membership renewal rates), Coca-Cola (beverage company with strong brands and free cash flow), and American Express (payment card company with affluent customer base). These companies offer stability through essential products, strong market positions, and consistent dividend payments.

09/16/2026, 7:10 AM • The Motley Fool

Prediction: Warren Buffett's Successor, Greg Abel, Will Dispose of One of Berkshire Hathaway's Largest Holdings

Greg Abel, who took over as CEO of Berkshire Hathaway on December 31, is expected to continue selling the company's Bank of America stake. Berkshire has already sold 549.5 million BofA shares (53% of its position) since June 2024, driven by the bank's valuation reaching a 59% premium to book value and reduced interest rate sensitivity following the Fed's rate cuts.

09/16/2026, 5:06 AM • The Motley Fool

Berkshire Hathaway Has Nearly 14% of Its $359 Billion Portfolio Invested in This Winning Stock That's Doubled in 5 Years

American Express is Berkshire Hathaway's second-largest holding, representing nearly 14% of its $359 billion portfolio. The stock has doubled over the past five years and currently trades at a P/E ratio of 19.5, which analysts consider a compelling entry point. The company benefits from a strong economic moat, premium brand positioning targeting affluent customers, and tailwinds from the cashless economy, with management projecting 10% annual revenue growth and mid-teens earnings per share growth.

09/13/2026, 11:02 AM • The Motley Fool

Warren Buffett's Successor, Greg Abel, Has 82% of Berkshire's $360 Billion Portfolio Concentrated in 10 Superstar Stocks

Greg Abel has taken over as CEO of Berkshire Hathaway following Warren Buffett's retirement. Abel maintains Buffett's strategy of portfolio concentration, with 82% ($294 billion) of Berkshire's $360 billion invested assets concentrated in 10 stocks. A key difference is Abel's willingness to invest in tech stocks like Apple and Alphabet, while maintaining Buffett's core holdings in financial stocks and 'indefinite' holdings like Coca-Cola and American Express.

09/11/2026, 5:06 AM • The Motley Fool

Warren Buffett's Hand-Picked Successor, Greg Abel, has 68% of Berkshire Hathaway's Portfolio Invested in Just 5 Stocks. Here's My Top Pick for September.

Greg Abel, Warren Buffett's successor as CEO of Berkshire Hathaway, maintains 68% of the portfolio in five major stocks: Apple, American Express, Coca-Cola, Alphabet, and Bank of America. Apple is highlighted as the top pick for September due to new CEO John Ternus's engineering background, upcoming product launches on Sept. 9 including AI-enhanced Siri, and the company's strong competitive moat despite trading at 36x forward earnings.

09/08/2026, 4:10 AM • The Motley Fool

Warren Buffett's Successor, Greg Abel, Has 63% of Berkshire's $360 Billion Portfolio Concentrated in 5 Superstar Stocks

Greg Abel, who took over as Berkshire Hathaway's CEO on December 31, maintains Warren Buffett's investment philosophy of concentrating assets in best ideas. As of August 28, 63% ($226 billion) of Berkshire's $360 billion portfolio is concentrated in five stocks. Tech stocks now comprise over 30% of the portfolio, driven by significant positions in Apple and Alphabet. Abel has tripled Berkshire's Alphabet position and added $17 billion in Q2. Meanwhile, Berkshire has been reducing its Bank of America stake for eight consecutive quarters due to valuation concerns.

09/04/2026, 5:06 AM • The Motley Fool

How Circle Internet Stock Gained 52.6% Last Month

Circle Internet (CRCL) stock surged 52.6% in August 2026, driven by regulatory milestones including New York trust charter approval and national trust authorization, alongside broader crypto market gains. However, the stock remains down 61% from its June 2025 IPO peak, and analysts question whether its premium valuation is justified given weak operating metrics and high short interest of nearly 13%.

09/03/2026, 11:28 PM • The Motley Fool

Here's What $1,000 in Visa Stock at Its IPO Would Be Worth Today

A $1,000 investment in Visa stock at its 2008 IPO would be worth approximately $440,000 today, including reinvested dividends. Visa's exceptional business model, dominant market position as the world's largest credit card network, asset-light operations, and consistent dividend growth over 18 years demonstrate its reliability as a long-term investment that benefits from economic expansion.

09/02/2026, 9:24 AM • The Motley Fool

Loan Delinquencies Edge Lower in Q2, but Some Remain at Very High Levels. Here's What It Means for Investors.

While overall U.S. loan delinquencies declined in Q2 2026, subprime loans remain at multiyear highs, revealing a K-shaped economic recovery where affluent consumers thrive while lower-income households struggle. Mortgage and auto loan delinquencies are rising, with particular pressure on subprime borrowers facing affordability challenges, inflation, and a weakening job market.

09/02/2026, 7:15 AM • The Motley Fool