Record Surge in U.S. ETF Listings

The U.S. equity market is seeing a surge in exchange-traded funds (ETFs) listings, driven by investor demand and tax advantages, with the Defiance Daily Target 1.75x Long MSTR ETF attracting attention for its high volatility and focus on Bitcoin. Vanguard Dividend Growth VDIGX, managed by Peter Fisher at Wellington Management, holds Microsoft and Stryker as its top investments, favoring companies with strong dividend growth and economic moats. Long-term ETFs are recommended for wealth building due to their compounding returns, with Vanguard's Total Stock Market ETF highlighted for its diversified and consistent performance. However, investors are advised to consider diversified ETFs over the heavily tech-weighted Vanguard S&P 500 ETF, with options like the Invesco S&P 500 Equal Weight ETF offering better diversification and historical outperformance. Overall, investors are encouraged to assess both short-term and long-term performance metrics when selecting ETFs.