Apr 25, 2026 by David DierkingThe Best Gold ETF to Invest $500 in Right NowThe catalysts for a further gold rally are still in place. But if you're looking for a gold ETF to buy, make sure you're buying the cheapest one.
Apr 25, 2026 by David Dierking3 Market Trends That Could Shape the Rest of 20262026 has already seen a volatile market shaped heavily by geopolitical events. Here's what the rest of the year could look like.
Apr 25, 2026 by David Dierking2 ETFs to Buy With $100 and Hold ForeverThe S&P 500 can work as a great portfolio core. These two ETFs are ideal for building around it.
Apr 24, 2026 by David DierkingWant Exposure to SpaceX? These 2 ETFs Own It.SpaceX is one of the hottest companies right now, but its stock is not available to most investors. These ETFs offer a backdoor in.
Apr 24, 2026 by David DierkingWant $1 Million in Retirement? 3 Index Funds to Start Buying in April.A $1 million retirement portfolio isn't as elusive as it seems. Proper planning and these three ETFs will get you on your way today.
Apr 23, 2026 by David DierkingSemiconductor Stocks Are on a Historic 32-Year Run. Here's What Usually Happens After a Rally Like This.Semiconductor stocks were up for the 17th straight trading day on April 23. This has never happened before, but history suggests that the gains might not be over.
Apr 23, 2026 by David DierkingI Put the Majority of My Portfolio Into 2 Vanguard ETFs 3 Years Ago. Here Is What Happened.I gave up trying to pick winners in favor of long-term, diversified investing. It turned out to be exactly what I'd hoped for.
Apr 23, 2026 by David DierkingWhat the S&P 500's Rocky Start to 2026 Actually Means for Your PortfolioThe S&P 500 has already seen a 8% decline and full recovery this year. Two things can keep driving stock prices higher in 2026.
Apr 22, 2026 by David DierkingThis Vanguard ETF Is the Closest Thing to "Owning the World" for Under $200As international investing becomes more attractive, the Vanguard Total World Stock ETF (VT) becomes one of the best and cheapest all-in-one equity funds.
Apr 22, 2026 by David Dierking3 Reasons Why This Dividend ETF Keeps Attracting Smart MoneyInvestors stuck with the Schwab U.S. Dividend Equity ETF over the past few years. Their patience is being rewarded in 2026.
Apr 22, 2026 by David DierkingRetirees: Here's Why I'd Own SCHD Over Bonds in a Volatile MarketWith interest rate and inflation risks rising for bonds, it's time to consider switching to dividend stocks for income.
Apr 21, 2026 by David DierkingSCHD vs. VOO: Which One Will Make You Richer?The Schwab U.S. Dividend Equity ETF (SCHD) has been an elite performer in 2026. Is it now the better choice over the S&P 500?
Apr 20, 2026 by David Dierking3 Vanguard ETFs Crushing the S&P 500 in 2026The rotation we've seen within U.S. equities this year has created a new class of winners outside of tech and growth.
Apr 20, 2026 by David DierkingCould S&P 500 ETFs Alone Fund Your Entire Retirement?Based on how the S&P 500 has performed over the past several years, it would be easy to think it's all you need in your portfolio. In reality, you probably need more.
Apr 19, 2026 by David DierkingHow $500 per Month Turns Into $1 Million Generating $40,000 of Passive IncomeWith proper planning, time, and discipline, building a $1 million portfolio isn't nearly as impossible as it seems.
Apr 17, 2026 by David DierkingVTI Holds Every Corner of the U.S. Market -- Including the Small-Caps Getting Hit Hardest. Is That a Problem or an Opportunity?Over the past year, small-caps have outperformed. That could be a long-term opportunity for the Vanguard Total Stock Market ETF (VTI).
Apr 17, 2026 by David DierkingStrategy's Stock Price Is Crashing. This 75% Yield ETF Might (or Might Not) Help.Ultra-high-yield single stock ETFs are advertised as a way to generate big income. In most cases, investors are missing a big part of the story.
Apr 16, 2026 by David DierkingThe Market Sold Off Hard. Then It Recovered Fast. Here's What That Cycle Tells You About Staying Invested Through the Next Crisis.Many investors are getting a reminder about why trying to time the market is usually a bad idea.
Apr 16, 2026 by David DierkingGot $5,000? Here Is Why VOO's Iran War Recovery Makes the Case for Long-Term Index Investing Stronger Than EverThis year's war-driven market volatility may be scary for investors. But it provides an excellent argument for a buy-and-hold investing strategy.
Apr 16, 2026 by David DierkingThe Dow Fell Into Correction Territory During the Iran Conflict. It Has Already Bounced Back. Here Is the Pattern Long-Term Investors Should Memorize.The path of stock prices has been incredibly consistent during geopolitical shocks over the course of history. The Iran war is proving to be no different.
