Here Are 4 ETFs That Run an Entire Retirement Portfolio for Less Than $50 a Year on $100,000

Most retirement portfolios quietly bleed money through fees before a single stock moves. Four index ETFs exist that together cover every major asset class a retiree needs, and the math on what they actually cost per year may surprise you.

24/7 Wall Street • Oct 22, 2026

Moving Averages of the Ivy Portfolio and S&P 500: September 2026

This article provides an update on the monthly moving averages we track for the S&P 500 and the Ivy Portfolio after the close of the last business day of the month. Key Takeaways The Ivy Portfolio 10- and 12-month simple moving average had two cash positions: the IEF and VNQ ETFs.

ETF Trends • Oct 1, 2026

VEU: The P/E Has Fallen All Year, Now A Great Value

Vanguard FTSE All-World ex-US ETF offers compelling value at a 12.5x P/E and 8% earnings yield, outperforming SPY YTD despite a stronger dollar. VEU's broad diversification, solid momentum, and record dividend payout support a buy rating, with technicals suggesting favorable risk/reward near $83 support. AI-driven outperformance from South Korea and Taiwan, plus rising EPS forecasts, underpin the bullish thesis, though European and Japanese market weakness is a watchpoint.

Seeking Alpha • Sep 18, 2026

International Investing: International Outperformance Vs. S&P 500 Is Healthy, And It's Still Early

International or non-US investing has been quietly putting up robust numbers for shareholders. Today, we are seeing international, gold and even grains of late start to rally, without much give-back in the S&P 500 or Nasdaq.

Seeking Alpha • Sep 4, 2026

Moving Averages of the Ivy Portfolio and S&P 500: August 2026

This article provides an update on the monthly moving averages we track for the S&P 500 and the Ivy Portfolio after the close of the last business day of the month. Key Takeaways The Ivy Portfolio 10-month simple moving average maintained a single cash position with the IEF bond ETF closing below its average.

ETF Trends • Aug 31, 2026

Prediction: Trump's New Tariffs Won't Stand Up in Court. Consider Buying These 2 International ETFs.

The stock market seems to be shrugging off Trump's new tariffs; the S&P 500 is up 5% since they were announced. The Vanguard FTSE All-World ex-US ETF offers a portfolio of more than 3,000 global stocks and has delivered 17.3% annualized returns in the past three years.

The Motley Fool • Aug 10, 2026

Moving Averages of the Ivy Portfolio and S&P 500: July 2026

This article provides an update on the monthly moving averages we track for the S&P 500 and the Ivy Portfolio after the close of the last business day of the month. Key Takeaways The Ivy Portfolio 10-month simple moving average shifted to a single cash position after the IEF bond ETF closed below its average.

ETF Trends • Aug 3, 2026

Want to Buy ETFs With Samsung and SK Hynix? These 2 ETFs Can Deliver.

Samsung and SK Hynix are popular South Korean AI chip stocks, and SK just debuted on the Nasdaq. The three global ETFs below all include Samsung and SK Hynix as part of their top stock holdings.

The Motley Fool • Jul 14, 2026

VEU: This All-World (Ex-US) ETF Is An Excellent Diversifier Into Foreign Stocks

Vanguard FTSE All-World ex-US Index Fund ETF is a core international diversifier with a 10-year average annual returns of 10%+. VEU trades with valuation metrics significantly lower than the S&P500 while its TTM yield is 2.6% - almost 2.5x the yield of the S&P500. The top four VEU holdings, accounting for 10.2% of assets, are major semiconductor players TSMC, Samsung, SK Hynix, and ASML - all of which are thriving amid AI-driven growth.

Seeking Alpha • Jul 6, 2026

Moving Averages of the Ivy Portfolio and S&P 500: June 2026

This article provides an update on the monthly moving averages we track for the S&P 500 and the Ivy Portfolio after the close of the last business day of the month. Key Takeaways The Ivy Portfolio 10-month simple moving average shifted to a single invest position after the IEF bond ETF closed below.

ETF Trends • Jun 30, 2026