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Every new year brings with it a new opportunity to stop for a moment, take stock of where we currently sit, revisit resolutions, and refresh outlooks.

These US ETFs can be the cornerstones of any portfolio.

ETFs had a standout year in 2024, seeing over $1 trillion in flows for the first year in history. Total ETF assets under management grew to an impressive $10.4 trillion by year end thanks to strong flows and price appreciation.

In 2025, the exchange-traded fund (ETF) landscape could shift in big ways.

Margin debt can be a strategic tool for wealth building, similar to traditional debt, if used responsibly and with proper safety buffers. Suggested rules include having a solid financial foundation, avoiding consumer debt, maintaining stable income, and limiting margin to 10% of portfolio value. Avoid speculative bets with margin; instead, focus on income-producing assets that can outpace the cost of debt, such as high-yield dividend funds.

ETFs raise a record $1.12 trillion in capital in 2024, with U.S. equity ETFs leading the way.

As investors look ahead to 2025, rebalancing and re-thinking one's investing priorities and strategies can be helpful.

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. The Ivy Portfolio The Ivy Portfolio is based on the asset allocation strategy used by endowment funds from Harvard and Yale.

VTI underperforms VOO, especially during market downturns, making VOO a superior choice for long-term investors seeking better returns and risk mitigation. VOO's higher allocation to the Magnificent Seven tech companies provides greater growth potential compared to VTI's broader market exposure. Historical performance shows VOO consistently outpacing VTI, reinforcing my preference for S&P 500 Index funds over total market funds.

So you've got $1,000 burning a hole in your pocket, and you're looking to invest it for long-term growth. (Maybe you've actually got $100,000 to invest, or just $100 -- the following advice is one-size-fits-all.