Mar 25, 2026 by David DierkingSCHD Annual Reconstitution: Here's What This Dividend ETF Looks Like NowThe Schwab U.S. Dividend Equity ETF's annual reconstitution resulted in 25 new dividend stocks getting added to the portfolio.
Mar 24, 2026 by David Dierking3 Dividend ETFs That Could Replace Bond Income in 2026Bond investors have struggled to produce total returns from fixed income. It's time to consider dividend equities for the income sleeve of your portfolio.
Mar 24, 2026 by David DierkingS&P 500 Is Sitting 6% Below Its January Record. Is Now the Time to Add to Your SPY Position?Modest dips in the S&P 500 could be viewed as buying opportunities. But the Iran war makes that a risky proposition right now.
Mar 23, 2026 by David DierkingThe Headlines Are Scary. Your Investment Plan Shouldn't Be.The markets are making a lot of people nervous, but this is the time when investors who can stick to their plans are often rewarded.
Mar 22, 2026 by David Dierking4 ETFs Yielding Over 7% That Income Investors Are Quietly BuyingThese ETFs are compelling as investors still struggle to capture meaningful yields from equities.
Mar 22, 2026 by David DierkingBold Prediction: SMH Is About to Soar. Here's Why.Semiconductor stocks have soared over the past couple of years. The rally doesn't look like it's over yet.
Mar 22, 2026 by David DierkingIs the Vanguard S&P 500 ETF the Smartest Investment You Can Make Before March Ends?The current "buy low" opportunity and returning leadership from tech stocks make the S&P 500 a compelling buy.
Mar 21, 2026 by David DierkingForget Rate Cuts: What if the Fed Needs to Hike Rates in 2026?The market is still anticipating multiple rate cuts later this year. There's a case building that the Fed's next move might be a rate hike.
Mar 21, 2026 by David DierkingThe 2x Yield SCHD ETF Is Here. Dividend Investors Might Not Be Ready for What It Does.YieldMax just launched an ETF designed to double the distribution yield of the Schwab U.S. Dividend Equity ETF. But there are trade-offs.
Mar 18, 2026 by David DierkingVOO vs. SPY vs. IVV: The One Factor That Sets These S&P 500 ETFs ApartThe three biggest S&P 500 ETFs look interchangeable, but one factor separates them if you look closely enough.
Mar 18, 2026 by David Dierking2 High-Yield Dividend ETFs I Would Buy Right Now and WhyThese two dividend ETFs have flown well under the radar for years. Now, they've returned to elite form.
Mar 18, 2026 by David DierkingThe S&P 600 Is About to Do This for the First Time in Years. It Could Lead to a Huge Rally for Small Caps.Small caps have been lagging large caps for years. If this signal is right, that could all change quickly.
Mar 16, 2026 by David DierkingIWM vs. IJR: Two Small-Cap ETFs That Look Very DifferentSmall-cap investing is finally back in favor again. But you need to examine these ETFs closely to know exactly what you're buying.
Mar 16, 2026 by David DierkingIf Oil Prices Keep Climbing, These 3 ETFs Could Be Big WinnersCrude oil prices nearly doubled over the course of a few days. Here are three ETFs set to benefit if oil heads back above $100.
Mar 15, 2026 by David DierkingGrowth Stocks Are Getting Riskier. This ETF Historically Holds Up BetterGrowth stocks are facing a much different environment than the one they enjoyed the past few years. It's time to look at defensive alternatives.
Mar 15, 2026 by David DierkingTop 2 Index Funds to Beat the S&P 500 Over the Next 5 Years, According to Wall StreetThe S&P 500 is about to no longer be the best growth option in the U.S. equity market.
Mar 15, 2026 by David Dierking4 Semiconductor ETFs to Buy With $1,000 and Hold ForeverDespite volatility in 2026, semiconductors remain a hot sector. These ETFs present four distinct ways to play this trend.
Mar 14, 2026 by David Dierking3 Low Cost Vanguard ETFs That Make Retirement Investing EasierVanguard is a great option for almost any investing goal, but it's especially helpful when saving for retirement.
Mar 12, 2026 by David DierkingPrediction: Here's What SCHD Could Look Like When It Reconstitutes Itself This MonthThe Schwab U.S. Dividend Equity ETF is about to get a makeover. And the fund could look a lot different soon.
Mar 11, 2026 by David DierkingLeveraged ETFs Can Deliver Fast Results. They Can Also Compound Losses Quickly.Most investors think only of the upside that comes from leveraged ETFs, unaware of the very real dangers they're exposing themselves to.
