Mar 3, 2026 by David Dierking1 Overlooked ETF That Deserves a Spot in More PortfoliosIn the pursuit of growth, investors often forget that quality can matter a lot.
Mar 3, 2026 by David DierkingLeveraged ETFs Are Designed to Be Aggressive and Speculative. That's Both the Appeal and the Risk.Leveraged ETFs can be dangerous for most investors unfamiliar with how they work. In certain situations, however, they can be useful.
Mar 2, 2026 by David DierkingSurvey: Nearly 70% of Individual Investors Expect Stock Market Gains in 2026, Despite Half Citing Recession RiskThe majority of investors see another year of positive returns ahead in 2026, with almost no one expecting a correction.
Mar 1, 2026 by David DierkingThe S&P 500 Just Did This for the 21st Time in the Past 100 Years. History Is Clear About What the Next 12 Months Could Look Like.Investors like to know what's going to happen.
Feb 27, 2026 by David DierkingIs the Vanguard 500 ETF a Buy Now?The composition of S&P 500 gains in 2026 looks much different than it has in the past. That could be a good thing for the index.
Feb 26, 2026 by David Dierking5 Simple ETFs to Buy With $1,000 and Hold for a LifetimeInvesting doesn't have to be complicated. Find a few quality, low-cost, diversified ETFs and you can set yourself up for life.
Feb 26, 2026 by David Dierking1 No-Brainer Energy Vanguard ETF to Buy Right Now for Less Than $1,000Energy is the best-performing sector year to date. Multiple catalysts suggest that the upside may not be over.
Feb 25, 2026 by David DierkingThe Most Misunderstood Vanguard ETFPeople often call an ETF "bad" because it underperforms another. That creates a fundamental misunderstanding of how funds should be judged.
Feb 25, 2026 by David DierkingA Beginner-Friendly ETF Portfolio That Requires Almost No MaintenanceA well-constructed portfolio doesn't need to include dozens of stocks and ETFs. You can have everything you need with just these three funds.
Feb 25, 2026 by David Dierking3 Ultra-Safe Fixed Income ETFs That Can Double the Average CD RateVenturing into ultra short-term fixed income ETFs can significantly improve your yield with little additional risk.
Feb 24, 2026 by David DierkingAre the Signs Pointing to Another Nasdaq-100 Correction?Is it time to take cover?
Feb 24, 2026 by David DierkingConsumer Staples Just Got Expensive in a Way Not Seen in 25 Years. History Sends a Warning.Consumer staples stocks are red-hot at the moment. They're also historically expensive.
Feb 24, 2026 by David DierkingThis Ratio Just Hit a 12-Year Low. History Says a Correction Usually Follows.Gold is in the midst of a huge bull run, but the S&P 500 is also hitting new highs. This is historically unusual, but usually a bad sign for stocks.
Feb 24, 2026 by David DierkingTreasury Yields Just Fell by the Fastest Rate in 5 Months. What Comes Next?Over the past couple of weeks, money looks to be moving out of stocks and into bonds. That could be a dangerous sign for stock investors.
Feb 23, 2026 by David DierkingIf You'd Invested $1,000 in NVDA 10 Years Ago, Here's How Much You'd Have TodayEven a modest investment in Nvidia stock a decade ago would have turned into a staggering amount of money.
Feb 23, 2026 by David Dierking3 Vanguard ETFs to Buy With $1,000 and Hold ForeverWhether you've got a lot of money or just a little, these Vanguard ETFs will help you lay the foundation for successful long-term investing.
Feb 23, 2026 by David DierkingWhy the Vanguard Total Bond Market ETF Is a Smart Choice to Diversify Your PortfolioBonds have gotten a bad reputation over the past few years. They've gotten much more attractive over the past 12 months.
Feb 23, 2026 by David DierkingIs the Vanguard Utilities ETF the Smartest Income Play You Can Make Right Now?The artificial intelligence (AI) revolution makes the utilities sector much more than just an income play. It adds a real growth story to the narrative.
Feb 23, 2026 by David DierkingHow This International ETF Could Complement a U.S.-Heavy PortfolioMany U.S. investors focus solely on the S&P 500 for their portfolio. Adding international stocks makes it built better for the long term.
Feb 23, 2026 by David DierkingVanguard Russell 2000 ETF: A Smart Buy for Small-Cap ExposureThe Russell 2000 certainly represents the most comprehensive way to invest in small caps, but it's important to know exactly what you're buying.