If You Invest $1,000 in the Vanguard High Dividend Yield ETF Right Now and Never Add Another Dollar, Here's What History Says It Could Deliver in 20 Years

The Vanguard High Dividend Yield ETF (VYM) has historically delivered a 9.32% annualized total return since 2006, outperforming non-dividend stocks. Based on historical performance, a $1,000 investment could grow to nearly $6,000 in 20 years through compounding, representing a ~500% total return. The ETF's broad diversification across 600+ stocks and low expense ratio make it suitable for long-term buy-and-hold investors seeking passive income.

08/01/2026, 10:30 AM • The Motley Fool

Ready to Buy Bonds? Here's How to Choose from These 3 Bond Funds.

The article compares three bond ETFs for investors navigating an uncertain bond market amid inflation and interest rate concerns. The T. Rowe Price Ultra Short-Term Bond ETF (TBUX) has outperformed over three years with 4.11% annualized returns, while the iShares 20+ Year Treasury Bond ETF (TLT) has declined due to interest rate risk. The Vanguard Total Bond Market ETF (BND) is recommended as a balanced middle-ground option with low costs and broad diversification.

07/29/2026, 5:30 AM • The Motley Fool

9 Words From Jamie Dimon That Should Worry Investors After JPMorgan's Record $21.2 Billion Quarter

JPMorgan Chase reported record Q2 2026 earnings of $21.2 billion ($7.70 per share), but CEO Jamie Dimon warned of underlying risks including geopolitical tensions, sticky inflation, large fiscal deficits, and elevated asset prices. While current conditions remain favorable, Dimon cautioned that these interconnected risks could cause meaningful market disruptions if they shift or collide.

07/28/2026, 2:15 PM • The Motley Fool

SLC Digital Expands Board of Directors and Strategic Advisory Board to Guide Next Phase of Commercial Growth

SLC Digital announced the expansion of its Board of Directors and Strategic Advisory Board following a strategic investment from C7 (7RIDGE subsidiary). Paul Ostling was named Chairman and Rob Furst Vice Chairman as the company advances commercial deployments across financial services, identity, and telecommunications sectors.

07/28/2026, 6:00 AM • GlobeNewswire

Wall Street Strategist Tom Lee Thinks Ethereum Is Going to $250,000. Here's Why He's Wrong.

Tom Lee, co-founder of Fundstrat and chairman of Bitmine Immersion Technologies, predicts Ethereum could reach $250,000 based on its potential role as a payment method for AI systems and adoption by major financial institutions. However, the article argues this forecast is unrealistic, noting it would require a $30 trillion market cap, conflicts with the economics of using an appreciating asset for payments, and Lee has a vested interest in Ethereum's appreciation. The author also highlights Lee's poor track record with previous Ethereum predictions.

07/28/2026, 5:17 AM • The Motley Fool

The Stock Market Sounds an Alarm Triggered Just Once Before. History Says This Will Happen Next.

The S&P 500's CAPE ratio has exceeded 40 for two consecutive months, a level last seen during the dot-com bubble. Historically, this valuation metric has preceded 30% average declines over three years. However, the AI boom may differ from the internet bubble, as AI has achieved mainstream adoption faster and could drive earnings growth that supports higher valuations. Wall Street remains bullish, forecasting 22% upside to 9,072 by July 2027, with strongest growth expected in technology and communications sectors.

07/28/2026, 5:12 AM • The Motley Fool

1 Reason to Buy This Dividend King Stock Before It Reports Earnings on July 29

Procter & Gamble, a Dividend King with 71 consecutive years of dividend increases, offers defensive portfolio diversification as an alternative to the AI and tech-heavy investments dominating retail investor portfolios. With a 2.91% dividend yield and a history of beating Wall Street estimates, P&G provides stable income and lower volatility ahead of its July 29 earnings report.

07/27/2026, 1:05 PM • The Motley Fool

Jamie Dimon Said Markets Are Underestimating Risks Shifting "Like Tectonic Plates." He Made the Warning Right After JPMorgan Posted Its Best Quarter Ever.

JPMorgan Chase reported exceptional Q2 2026 earnings of $7.70 per share, up 47% year-over-year, but CEO Jamie Dimon warned that markets are underestimating underlying risks including geopolitical tensions, sticky inflation, fiscal deficits, and elevated asset prices. While current business conditions remain strong, Dimon cautioned that these risks could cause meaningful disruptions if they collide, potentially impacting future results.

07/26/2026, 6:15 PM • The Motley Fool

As Financials Rally, Is the Steady Vanguard Financials ETF or the Leveraged ProShares Ultra Financials the Better Buy Right Now?

The article compares two financial sector ETFs: Vanguard Financials ETF (VFH), a low-cost broad-market index fund with 427 holdings, and ProShares Ultra Financials (UYG), a leveraged 2x ETF with 84 holdings. While UYG offers amplified returns, it carries significantly higher volatility and leverage decay risk. VFH is recommended as the better long-term choice due to its steadier performance, lower expense ratio (0.09% vs 0.94%), and superior 5-year returns ($1,696 vs $1,473 on $1,000 invested).

07/26/2026, 1:31 PM • The Motley Fool

What Big Bank Earnings Just Revealed About the Health of the U.S. Consumer

Big bank Q2 2026 earnings reveal that U.S. consumers remain financially healthy despite economic headwinds from inflation and high oil prices. Key credit metrics from Bank of America, Wells Fargo, JPMorgan Chase, and Citigroup show improving or stable charge-off and non-performing loan ratios, suggesting consumers are managing debt well and recession fears may be overstated.

07/25/2026, 10:15 PM • The Motley Fool

Elon Musk Wouldn't Rule Out a Tesla-SpaceX Merger on the July 22 Earnings Call. Here's What It Would Mean for the Shares You Own Today.

Elon Musk did not deny the possibility of merging Tesla and SpaceX during an earnings call, citing growing overlap between the companies. However, a deal faces significant obstacles including complex pricing negotiations due to Musk's different ownership stakes in each company, and potential national security regulatory scrutiny given SpaceX's defense contracts and Tesla's China exposure.

07/24/2026, 6:14 PM • The Motley Fool

Why Shattuck Labs Stock Flew Nearly 5% Higher on Friday

Shattuck Labs stock rose nearly 5% on Friday following JPMorgan Chase analyst Brian Cheng's initiation of coverage with an 'overweight' rating and $10 price target (35% upside). The bullish call was driven by positive clinical trial data for the company's lead drug candidate SL-325, a first-in-class antagonist antibody for inflammatory bowel disease, which showed a cleaner safety profile and stronger target engagement than competitors. The drug is scheduled to enter Phase 2 trials in Q3.

07/24/2026, 6:07 PM • The Motley Fool

Kevin Warsh Said the Fed Has "No Tolerance" for Inflation and Is Charting a "New Course" on Monetary Policy. J.P. Morgan Analysts Expect Rates to Hold Steady Through 2026.

New Federal Reserve Chair Kevin Warsh emphasized the Fed's firm stance against inflation, stating it has "no tolerance for persistently elevated inflation." However, he provided no clear signals on future interest rate decisions. J.P. Morgan analysts expect the Fed to hold rates steady through 2026, with the next rate hike potentially coming in Q3 2027. The Fed remains divided on policy direction, with half of policymakers favoring higher rates by year-end and the other half preferring to hold or cut.

07/24/2026, 11:30 AM • The Motley Fool

VFH vs. EUFN: Should You Cash In on this 4%-Yielding European Financials ETF?

The Vanguard Financials ETF (VFH) offers a significantly lower expense ratio of 0.09% with broad U.S. financial exposure, while the iShares MSCI Europe Financials ETF (EUFN) provides a higher 4.10% dividend yield and stronger five-year returns but charges 0.49% in fees. The choice depends on investor priorities: cost-conscious investors favor VFH, while income-seeking investors willing to accept higher concentration risk and international exposure may prefer EUFN.

07/23/2026, 7:34 AM • The Motley Fool

Jamie Dimon's JPMorgan Posted a Record $21.2 Billion Quarterly Profit, Up 41%

JPMorgan Chase achieved a record $21.2 billion quarterly profit, up 41% year-over-year, driven by surging trading revenue (up 86%) and strong investment banking fees. However, CEO Jamie Dimon cautioned that these extraordinary results reflect peak conditions supercharged by one-time events like the SpaceX IPO, and investors should not expect this performance level to be sustainable.

07/22/2026, 3:10 PM • The Motley Fool