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President Trump, Socialist

from Politico today, Douglas Holtz-Eakin: “If the bright-line definition of socialism is owning the means of production, then yeah, [the president is] there,” Truer words were never spoken. Holtz-Eakin is head of American Action Forum, formerly director of the CBO, formerly professor at Syracuse University. Documentation, here.

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Which Is the Better Dividend ETF: Schwab's Defensive SCHD or Fidelity's Tech-Tilted FDVV?

Schwab prioritizes healthcare and consumer defensives with a 3.1% yield, while Fidelity tilts toward technology for growth. Which strategy suits your income goals?

  • SCHD offers lower costs and higher stability, while FDVV focuses on tech and financial growth.
  • FDVV uses tactical sector tilts to enhance income, SCHD follows a disciplined index approach.
  • Beta measures volatility relative to S&P 500; 1-year return shows recent performance.

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