Ditch the Five Active Funds That Lagged for a Decade and Own What They Were Chasing With These 3 ETFs

You held onto actively managed funds for years out of loyalty, then habit, while they quietly fell behind the very benchmarks their managers promised to beat. There is a simpler path, and it costs almost nothing to own.

24/7 Wall Street • 11 hours ago

High Yield And Tax Advantaged Income Funds From NEOS (October Update)

Goldman Sachs is acquiring NEOS Investments, adding $30B in active income ETFs to its platform, solidifying its position as a top active ETF provider. NEOS ETFs offer high monthly, tax-advantaged distributions, primarily via options strategies and return of capital, enhancing income and tax efficiency. Risks include volatility, interest rate sensitivity, and limited history for new funds; alternatives like crypto ETFs are speculative and best approached cautiously.

Seeking Alpha • Oct 27, 2026

Which International ETF Is the Better Buy: iShares' Developed Market IEFA or Emerging Markets EEM?

iShares Core MSCI EAFE ETF features a significantly lower expense ratio. iShares Core MSCI EAFE ETF provides a higher trailing-12-month dividend yield of 3.4%.

The Motley Fool • Oct 26, 2026

If Economists Are Correct About the Future of AI, Here Are 2 Global ETFs to Buy -- and 2 to Avoid

A new Financial Times survey of economists found that some international stock markets might benefit more than others from the future of AI. Vanguard research projects that international developed markets will outperform U.S. stocks for the next 10-30 years.

The Motley Fool • Oct 22, 2026

Beyond the S&P 500: Which International ETF Is the Better Buy in 2026?

iShares Core MSCI EAFE ETF offers a higher dividend yield but focuses primarily on developed international markets, not emerging markets. Vanguard Total International Stock ETF has a slightly lower expense ratio and provides broader diversification with over 8,800 holdings.

The Motley Fool • Oct 22, 2026

Tradeweb Exchange-Traded Funds Update - September 2026

Trading activity on the Tradeweb European ETF marketplace reached EUR 69 billion in September, the second-highest level recorded for the month. Six of the ten most actively traded ETFs in September were equity-based, with two gold ETCs and two short-dated fixed income funds making up the remainder. Total consolidated U.S. ETF notional value traded in September reached USD 122 billion, up 52% year-over-year.

Seeking Alpha • Oct 12, 2026

Vanguard VT vs iShares IEFA: Is Global Diversification or International Exposure the Better Choice for Investors?

VT provides comprehensive exposure to both U.S. and international markets, while IEFA excludes North American equities. IEFA offers a significantly higher dividend yield than VT, while the two funds charge roughly the same amount in fees.

The Motley Fool • Sep 19, 2026

Better International ETF: Schwab's SCHF vs. the iShares IEFA

The iShares Core MSCI EAFE ETF manages $196 billion in assets, making it significantly larger than the Schwab fund. The Schwab International Equity ETF has outperformed on a 1-year total return basis as of Aug. 27, 2026.

The Motley Fool • Sep 8, 2026

Better International ETF: the iShares IEFA vs. State Street's SPDW

The iShares Core MSCI EAFE ETF manages significantly more assets under management (AUM) and offers a higher dividend yield than the State Street SPDR Portfolio Developed World ex-US ETF. The State Street SPDR Portfolio Developed World ex-US ETF features a lower expense ratio and has delivered higher total returns over the trailing 12 months.

The Motley Fool • Aug 29, 2026

An active fund holding a whopping 800 stocks is beating major indexes. Here's how.

For diversification in the stock market, there are actively managed alternatives to index funds.

Market Watch • Aug 12, 2026