May 6, 2026 by David DierkingThe Smartest Vanguard ETF to Buy With $1,000 Right NowTech has turned into an equity market leader once again. That gives a unique advantage to a particular Vanguard ETF.
May 6, 2026 by David DierkingIs The SPDR Gold Shares ETF Becoming a Crowded Trade That Smart Investors Should Avoid?The furious gold rally of more than two years looks like it's finally cooling in 2026. This previously overcrowded trade doesn't look quite so overcrowded anymore.
May 6, 2026 by David Dierking1 Unstoppable Vanguard ETF to Buy and Hold for the Next DecadeTech stocks have already delivered huge returns over the past decade. The AI revolution should keep the current rally going.
May 6, 2026 by David DierkingCould Buying the Right Dividend ETF Today Make You a Millionaire in Retirement?Many investors prefer growth and tech stocks to build their portfolios. Dividend stocks and ETFs might actually be the better risk/reward play.
May 5, 2026 by David DierkingThe S&P 500 Just Did This for the 13th Time in the Past 50 Years; Here's What History Says Happens NextThe S&P 500 managed double-digit growth in April. When double-digit monthly growth has happened in the past, it's traditionally signaled the start of an accelerating momentum cycle.
May 5, 2026 by David DierkingIs the Vanguard Dividend Appreciation ETF a Buy Now?The Vanguard Dividend Appreciation ETF (VIG) is one of the premier dividend growth ETFs out there. But it's the fund's tech allocation that makes it compelling right now.
May 4, 2026 by David DierkingIs the Vanguard S&P 500 ETF Still Worth Buying When Markets Are Down?Most investors are comfortable buying the S&P 500 when the markets are heading higher. Buying when it's falling is where the real money can be made.
May 4, 2026 by David DierkingHere's the Smartest Way to Invest in the S&P 500 in MayOf the four biggest S&P 500 ETFs, one gets the nod over the others. Here's why.
May 3, 2026 by David DierkingIs the Vanguard High Dividend Yield ETF a Buy Now?This ETF got off to a strong start in 2026 but lost momentum during April's tech rally. It still has a bullish argument to make.
May 1, 2026 by David Dierking4 Low-Cost Vanguard ETFs That Make Retirement Investing EasierThese Vanguard funds focus on low cost, liquidity, diversification, and no frills, making them ideal retirement saving vehicles.
May 1, 2026 by David Dierking1 Top ETF to Load Up On In MayShrinking valuations and strong earnings growth still make tech stocks a top sector to buy.
May 1, 2026 by David Dierking3 Vanguard ETFs to Buy to Protect Your Portfolio From a Potential Stock Market CrashThere are enough economic signals to think that a bear market could be a real risk, so it's time to think about ways to protect yourself.
May 1, 2026 by David DierkingDan Ives: Tech Has 15% More Upside in 2026 and AI Trade Is in "3rd Inning"The global head of technology research at Wedbush Securities recently offered a very rosy outlook for tech and AI stocks.
Apr 30, 2026 by David DierkingIs the Schwab U.S. Dividend Equity ETF the Right Buy for This Market?The Schwab U.S. Dividend Equity ETF (SCHD) is enjoying a renaissance in 2026. The good times may not be over.
Apr 30, 2026 by David Dierking1 No-Brainer ETF to Buy Right Now for Less Than $500U.S. corporate earnings, valuation, and the market rotation away from tech stocks make this Vanguard ETF look like a winner.
Apr 30, 2026 by David DierkingHDV vs. SCHD: Which Dividend ETF Is the Better Buy?The Schwab U.S. Dividend Equity ETF (SCHD) and the iShares Core High Dividend ETF (HDV) are two of the best high-yield equity products out there.
Apr 29, 2026 by David DierkingVTI or VOO: Which Vanguard ETF Should You Buy During a Market Sell-Off?When choosing between the two giant Vanguard ETFs, it really comes down to how you feel about owning smaller companies during a downturn.
Apr 29, 2026 by David Dierking4 Things Every Vanguard S&P 500 ETF Investor Needs to KnowThe Vanguard S&P 500 ETF is a great ETF for almost anyone. But like any investment, there are things you need to consider.
Apr 28, 2026 by David DierkingIf You'd Invested $1,000 in GLD 5 Years Ago, Here's How Much You'd Have TodayGold has enjoyed a historic rise over the past several years.
Apr 28, 2026 by David DierkingVIG vs HDV: Growing Your Income vs. Maximizing It NowDividend growth and high yield equity strategies can produce very different results. VIG and HDV are some of the better options in their respective spaces.