Side-by-side comparisons
Facts side by side, the key differences in plain English, and a chart, so you can see what really separates two similar investments.
AGG vs BND: Two Total US Bond Market ETFs
AGG and BND both hold the broad US investment-grade bond market. Compare the issuers, indexes and what to check before choosing.
Altria vs Philip Morris International: Two Tobacco Giants
Altria sells Marlboro in the US and Philip Morris International sells it everywhere else. Compare the businesses, smoke-free bets and dividend risks.
Apple vs Microsoft: Two Big Tech Dividend Payers
Apple and Microsoft are among the largest companies in the world and both pay dividends. Compare their businesses, dividend history and how they return cash.
AT&T vs Verizon: Telecom Dividend Stocks Compared
AT&T and Verizon are the two big US telecoms with high yields. Compare the businesses, AT&T's 2022 dividend cut and what to check on debt.
Bitcoin vs Ethereum: Key Differences Explained
Bitcoin is a digital currency with a fixed supply; Ethereum is a platform for smart contracts. Compare purpose, supply, security and income.
Coca-Cola vs Johnson & Johnson: Two Dividend Kings
KO and JNJ have each raised their dividend for more than 50 years. Compare the businesses, sectors and what a long dividend streak does and doesn't mean.
Coca-Cola vs PepsiCo: Dividend Kings Compared
KO and PEP are the two big soft-drink rivals and both are Dividend Kings. Compare the businesses, snacks vs drinks, and the dividend facts side by side.
GOOGL vs GOOG: What Is the Difference?
GOOGL and GOOG are two share classes of Alphabet. The company and the dividend are the same; the difference is voting rights.
IAU vs GLD: Which Gold ETF?
IAU and GLD both hold physical gold and pay no income. Compare the issuers, launch dates and what to check on cost before choosing.
JEPI vs JEPQ: Two Options-Income ETFs Compared
JEPI and JEPQ both turn option premiums into monthly income. Compare the S&P 500 and Nasdaq-100 approaches, risks and what to check.
QQQ vs VOO: Nasdaq-100 or S&P 500?
QQQ tracks the 100 largest non-financial Nasdaq companies; VOO tracks the S&P 500. Compare concentration, sectors, dividends and risk.
SCHD vs VYM vs VIG: Which Dividend ETF?
SCHD, VYM and VIG are three popular US dividend ETFs. Compare what each index selects: quality, high yield or dividend growth.
SPY vs VOO vs IVV: Which S&P 500 ETF?
SPY, VOO and IVV all track the S&P 500. See what is actually different: structure, issuer, launch date, trading and what to check on cost.
VEA vs IEFA: Developed-Markets ETFs Compared
VEA and IEFA both own stocks outside the US. See how the indexes, Canada exposure and issuers differ, and what to check before choosing.
Visa vs Mastercard: Two Payment Networks Compared
Visa and Mastercard run similar payment networks and both pay growing dividends. See the facts side by side and what to compare before choosing.
VOO vs VTI: S&P 500 or the Total US Market?
VOO holds about 500 large US companies; VTI holds the whole US market, including mid-size and small companies. Compare scope, overlap and what to check.
Walmart vs Costco: Two Retailers, Two Models
Walmart and Costco are both defensive retailers that pay dividends. Compare the models, dividend records and what each one's risk is.