Apr 8, 2026 by David DierkingShould You Add a Defense ETF to Your Portfolio in April?The geopolitical backdrop has rarely been this clear-cut for a sector. Here's how to play it.
Apr 7, 2026 by David DierkingRich Investors Are Rotating Into These 3 ETFs. Should You Follow Their Lead?ETF investors have been pouring billions of dollars into these ETFs in 2026. Should you be doing the same with your money?
Apr 7, 2026 by David DierkingStop Checking Your Portfolio Every Day: Here Is What It Is Actually Costing YouStudies demonstrate that investors meaningfully damage their personal returns with emotional trading. And it could cost hundreds of thousands of dollars over time.
Apr 6, 2026 by David DierkingThe Vanguard ETF That Acts Like a Hedge Fund Without the FeesVanguard offers a fund that gives you the hedge fund experience with strong performance.
Apr 5, 2026 by David DierkingWill the S&P 500 Crash in 2026? History Offers a Clear AnswerThe current pullback in the S&P 500 has investors wondering whether it'll worsen. History's answer may actually surprise you.
Apr 5, 2026 by David DierkingMost Investors Build Their Portfolio Backwards. Here's the Right Order.For many people, their portfolios are just a collection of funds with no structure. Here's the right way to build a portfolio.
Apr 5, 2026 by David DierkingWhy Some Investors Are Moving to Cash in 2026: Is That a Mistake?Moving out of stocks and into cash based on short-term events is usually a bad move.
Apr 5, 2026 by David DierkingVOO Is Down 7% From Its January High. The Case for Staying Put Has Never Been StrongerThe current pullback in the S&P 500 may be uncomfortable. But it's also common and presents a buying opportunity for savvy investors.
Apr 4, 2026 by David DierkingThe Case for Owning a Broad Market ETF Instead of Picking StocksInvesting in broad market ETFs may not be as exciting as trading stocks, but it's the better path to long-term wealth creation.
Apr 4, 2026 by David DierkingThe Vanguard ETF Portfolio That Could Replace a Financial AdvisorSave yourself the fees from using a financial advisor by building this simple 3-ETF portfolio yourself.
Apr 4, 2026 by David DierkingWhy Buying VOO Might Actually Be a Mistake Right NowThe Vanguard S&P 500 ETF (VOO) has been very successful for years. Right now, however, it's not the best choice for investors.
Apr 4, 2026 by David DierkingJEPI vs. JEPQ: Which Is the Better Buy in April?These two high-yield heavyweights offer very different approaches.
Apr 2, 2026 by David Dierking3 Dividend ETFs Quietly Outperforming the Market Right NowThe S&P 500 may be down on the year, but most dividend ETFs are beating the index by a sizable margin in 2026.
Apr 1, 2026 by David DierkingThe Best Financial ETF to Buy Before the Next Rate DecisionCompelling valuations and a tailwind from the eventual end of the Iran war makes this group intriguing.
Mar 31, 2026 by David Dierking4 Bond ETFs Worth Considering as Rate Uncertainty ContinuesInflation and volatility have made the bond market a tough place to invest in. These ETFs provide four distinct ways to approach it.
Mar 31, 2026 by David Dierking1 Top ETF I Plan to Load Up on in 2026The market has rotated in 2026. In the process, it's created a number of opportunities for equity investors.
Mar 31, 2026 by David Dierking1 No-Brainer International Stock Fund to Buy Right Now for Less Than $1,000International stocks have been outperforming the S&P 500 for nearly a year and a half. Emerging markets look especially attractive right now.
Mar 30, 2026 by David DierkingIs QQQ Still Worth Buying After the Market's Recent Slide?The Invesco QQQ ETF is 8% below its all-time high as I write this. Is this a good buying opportunity?
Mar 30, 2026 by David Dierking3 ETFs to Own if the U.S. Economy Slows in 2026The U.S. economy is showing signs of slowing and recession risk is rising. Here's how to prepare your portfolio.
Mar 30, 2026 by David DierkingIs the Schwab U.S. Dividend Equity ETF a Smarter Buy Than VOO Right Now?The Schwab U.S. Dividend Equity ETF (SCHD) has made a strong comeback in 2026. Is it still the smartest buy right now?
