May 26, 2026 by David DierkingThis AI ETF's Price Nearly Doubled in a Few Weeks. Now Wall Street Wants to Add Leverage.The Roundhill Memory ETF has become a home run since its launch two months ago. Naturally, someone is trying to launch a 2x leveraged version of it.
May 26, 2026 by David DierkingThis Vanguard ETF Is Crushing the S&P 500 This YearMost people are still focused on the performance of large-cap, growth, and tech stocks. They're missing that small caps continue to outperform in 2026.
May 26, 2026 by David DierkingHere's How Much You'd Need to Invest in SCHD to Generate $500 per Month in DividendsThanks to some smart sector rotations last year, the Schwab U.S. Dividend Equity ETF is once again on top of the dividend ETF world.
May 26, 2026 by David DierkingHere's How Much You'd Need to Invest in VYM to Generate $500 per Month in DividendsThe Vanguard High Dividend Yield ETF (VYM) is one of the more conservative ETFs in this category, and its modest yield reflects that.
May 25, 2026 by David DierkingIf You'd Invested Just $1,000 in SMH 5 Years Ago, Here's What You'd Have TodaySemiconductor stocks have been red hot over the past few years. Just how hot might surprise you.
May 25, 2026 by David DierkingHere's How Much You'd Need to Invest in VIG to Generate $500 per Month in DividendsThe Vanguard Dividend Appreciation ETF (VIG) may be one of the more consistent dividend-growth funds. But it's not one of the biggest yielders.
May 24, 2026 by David Dierking3 High-Yield ETFs Paying Over 4% That Are Great for RetireesRetirees need to shift their mindset from saving for retirement to living off of what they've accumulated. These ETFs help generate high income.
May 24, 2026 by David Dierking3 ETFs Built for the Slower Summer Trading SeasonWhile trading activity tends to slow down in the summer, history suggests that downside catalysts can sometimes appear during this time.
May 23, 2026 by David DierkingIs XLE the Right Fit for Your Portfolio Before Summer?Energy stocks have cooled off substantially in Q2 and are getting whipsawed around by the Iran war.
May 22, 2026 by David DierkingIs the VanEck Semiconductor ETF the Right ETF to Own as We Head Into June?Semiconductors have been the hottest sector in the market for three years. The rally doesn't look like it's over yet.
May 22, 2026 by David DierkingThe Case for Ignoring the "Sell in May and Go Away" Narrative EntirelyWhile history does suggest a modest seasonal pattern, it's not enough to overrule a long-term buy-and-hold strategy.
May 20, 2026 by David DierkingShould You Rebalance Into an Aerospace and Defense ETF Before June?The Iran war brings this sector into the spotlight today, but the long-term case is equally compelling.
May 20, 2026 by David DierkingThe S&P 500 Just Completed Its 7th Straight Up Week. History Says It's Still Time to Buy.Nearly 100 years of history for the S&P 500 say a streak like this is reason for optimism, not the signal of a top.
May 19, 2026 by David Dierking3 Dividend ETFs to Lock In Before Summer Volatility Picks UpWith geopolitical, inflation, and economic slowdown risks growing, it could be time to consider lower-volatility dividend stocks for part of your portfolio.
May 19, 2026 by David DierkingThe High-Yielding Vanguard ETF That Belongs in Every Investor's PortfolioIf portfolio diversification is your goal, the opportunities in foreign equities are beginning to look more attractive.
May 19, 2026 by David DierkingDRAM: Inside the Hottest ETF in the Marketplace TodayThe Roundhill Memory ETF targets a narrow but incredibly in-demand segment of the AI build-out.
May 19, 2026 by David DierkingVTI vs VOO: Which One Is the Smarter Buy Today?The Vanguard S&P 500 ETF (VOO) and the Vanguard Total Stock Market ETF (VTI) look and act very similar. One of them has a big advantage at the moment.
May 19, 2026 by David DierkingStop Chasing the S&P 500. This Vanguard ETF Has Beaten It Over the Last Decade.Market leadership has been narrow over the past decade, but recent winners are still looking like future winners.
May 18, 2026 by David DierkingThe SpaceX IPO Is Coming. This Is the Vanguard ETF It'll Probably Show Up In First.SpaceX could be the biggest initial public offering ever. The CRSP indexes and the ETFs linked to them could get shares first.
May 18, 2026 by David DierkingShould Investors Use Leveraged ETFs or Avoid Them Altogether?With the markets moving higher again, leverage has become all the rage on Wall Street. But dig into the numbers and you might find it's not such a good idea.
