The Vanguard FTSE All-World ex-US Small-Cap ETF (VSS) provides investors with broad, low-cost exposure to international small-cap stocks, offering geographic and sector diversification with no country exceeding 15% and no sector over 21%. It yields 3.12% and has historically outperformed large/mid-cap international benchmarks over the long term, though it has lagged behind some factor-focused peers since 2019. VSS stands out for its cost efficiency, diversification, and liquidity, making it a solid choice for investors seeking international small-cap exposure despite stronger recent returns from competitors with specific factor strategies.
Nvidia has surpassed Apple in the holdings of every S&P 500 index fund, reflecting a significant change in investment trends within these funds. This shift highlights growing investor confidence in Nvidia's growth potential and the tech sector's evol...
Shares of TG Therapeutics increased following rumors that a larger biopharma company with a market cap between $20-40 billion is considering acquiring TG. The company's growth, especially from its drug Briumvi and recent advances in formulation, make...
Morgan Stanley Direct Lending Fund has been downgraded to a Sell rating due to increasing non-accrual loans rising from 1.5% to 2.9% and a decline in net investment income per share to $0.55 in Q2. These issues caused a $0.31 drop in net asset value ...
Bitcoin surged close to $80,000 after a rapid $15,000 gain in two days but then pulled back to around $77,325, raising concerns of a price correction. Large Bitcoin holders, or whales, sold significant amounts near resistance levels, adding supply an...
AST SpaceMobile's stock is down about 5.8% year-to-date, even as the company expanded its satellite fleet to 13 and increased its backlog and liquidity to over $3.7 billion. The company reported Q2 revenue of $31.5 million, a significant jump from $1...
