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Tariffs are directly fueling inflation, impacting both imported and domestic goods, and CFOs are increasingly concerned about the economic burden. Big Tech's momentum is driven by robust earnings growth, not just AI hype, so I don't see an AI bubble yet—valuations are rich but potentially justified. REITs are deeply out of favor despite improving fundamentals and attractive valuations; I see this as a long-term buying opportunity for quality names.

VT offers low-cost, highly liquid, and broadly diversified global equity exposure, making it ideal as a core portfolio holding. U.S. equity markets are increasingly concentrated, raising risk for U.S.-centric investors and highlighting the need for global diversification. VT reduces concentration risk, provides greater sector and market cap diversification, and trades at more attractive valuations than the S&P 500.

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VT hits a 52-week high, lifted by easing trade tensions, strong global earnings and AI-driven investor optimism.

Global equities hit a record high as AI optimism, easing trade tensions, and solid global data drive ETF momentum worldwide.

The US stock market has underperformed in 2025, with domestic equities down over 4%, while global equities have provided a boost to VT. I reiterate my buy rating on the Vanguard Total World Stock Index Fund, due to its lower P/E ratio and strong diversification. VT's valuation is attractive, with a P/E ratio of 17 and a healthy long-term EPS growth rate above 10%.

VT offers extensive global diversification but is heavily weighted towards US stocks, which may not appeal to those already holding US equities. The fund has consistently underperformed the S&P 500, though recent outperformance is driven by European stocks benefiting from dovish central bank policies. VT's low expense ratio of 0.06% is attractive, but its exposure to global risks and volatile small-cap stocks warrants caution.

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Two ETFs IYC and VT traded with an outsized volume on Monday.