SPTM offers broader market exposure and holds nearly five times as many stocks as VTV. VTV pays a higher dividend yield and has shown less volatility and drawdown over the past five years.
Source: https://www.fool.com/coverage/etfs/2026/01/25/spdr-s-sptm-of…
Coca-Cola currently offers better value than PepsiCo, despite both being strong, low-beta dividend stocks for diversified portfolios. KO’s capital-light, brand-focused model enables higher margins, greater dividend growth potential, and resilience versus PEP’s more capital-intensive, diversified operations. KO is slightly undervalued by the dividend discount model and shows a 9.2% upside to fair value.
Bill Ackman likes to hold stocks long term, investing in turnaround stories and underappreciated assets. Two of its big investments have seen deteriorating results in 2025, leading Pershing Square’s team to exit its positions.
Fintech gains momentum as StoneCo, Block and PayPal reshape payments, lending and banking, drawing investors to fast-growing digital finance platforms.
