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Ben Gran

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  1. Article · Oct 1, 2026 · Ben Gran, The Motley Fool

    A Dividend Is a Company's Way of Paying You to Own Its Stock: Here's How It Works. - AOL (opens the original)

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    Understanding what a dividend is can help you make better choices with your investments. The S&P 500 index dividend yield is about 1%, compared to 3% or more for some of the best dividend ETFs. Not every stock pays dividends, and high-yield dividend stocks aren’t always the best investments. Growth stocks with low dividends can outperform dividend stocks. These 10 stocks could mint the next wave of millionaires › What is a dividend? It's one of the best reasons to own stocks. It lets you get pai

  2. Article · Sep 26, 2026 · Ben Gran, The Motley Fool

    Would Trump's Proposed Diesel Export Ban Reduce U.S. Energy Prices? Actually, It Might Backfire. Here's Why. - AOL (opens the original)

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    U.S. diesel prices at the pump have surged 83% in 2026, and hit an all-time high on Sept. 22. Republican politicians, including President Donald Trump, have voiced support for a temporary ban on diesel exports from the U.S. The soaring price of diesel is not related to any domestic supply issues, as the U.S. refines far more of the fuel than the country needs. 10 stocks we like better than Vanguard World Fund - Vanguard Energy ETF › It often seems like Americans can't agree on anything these day

  3. Article · Sep 23, 2026 · Ben Gran, The Motley Fool

    Prediction: This Underrated ETF Could Be the Most Surprising Outperformer of the Next 10 Years - AOL (opens the original)

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    The Vanguard Morningstar Small-Cap ETF has delivered average annual returns of 15.8% for the past three years. Research suggests that small-cap stocks might outperform larger company stocks for the next five to 10 years. 10 stocks we like better than Vanguard Morningstar Small-Cap ETF › So much day-to-day attention in the stock market is focused on the stocks of big companies. Whether it's the S&P 500 index (SNPINDEX: ^GSPC) or the artificial intelligence (AI) stocks of the tech-heavy Nasdaq-100

  4. Article · Sep 23, 2026 · Ben Gran, The Motley Fool

    How Many Americans Own Stock? The Answer Might Surprise You: 58% and Rising. - AOL (opens the original)

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    As of April 2026, 58% of Americans own stock. One of the most common ways to own stock is with exchange-traded funds (ETFs) like the Vanguard S&P 500 ETF. Owning stocks with low-cost index funds like VOO is often a good strategy for everyday investors to build long-term wealth. 10 stocks we like better than Vanguard S&P 500 ETF › Many people might assume that only rich people own stocks, or that the stock market is only important for "big money" institutional investors like banks, endowments, an

  5. Article · Sep 22, 2026 · Ben Gran, The Motley Fool

    The Stock Market Is Repeating a Rare Historical Pattern, But History Has Good News for Investors - AOL (opens the original)

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    The S&P 500 index might be getting historically overpriced, according to the Shiller CAPE Ratio. This widely watched metric has been a previous sign of bear markets. If you’re worried about high valuations in the S&P 500, buying small-cap stocks might be a good move for long-term investors. 10 stocks we like better than S&P 500 Index › The past few years have seen strong returns from the S&P 500 index (SNPINDEX: ^GSPC), but one of the most important valuation metrics is flashing a big warning si

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