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.
May 16, 2026 by David DierkingWarren Buffett Calls This Investment "the Right Thing for Most People." 1 Vanguard ETF Makes His Case Perfectly.Buffett suggests that most investors should keep at least a small cash position in their portfolios. Here's the Vanguard ETF that does the job.
May 16, 2026 by David DierkingWarren Buffett Has Been Saying This for Years. 1 Vanguard ETF Puts That Advice Into Practice.Warren Buffett often advocates for low-cost, value-oriented investing. But over the years, he's specifically advocated for one Vanguard ETF in particular.
May 15, 2026 by David DierkingThe Best Growth ETF to Invest $1,000 in During Q2 2026The tech sector has delivered the biggest returns for investors over the past few years. It's still the best place to put your money.
May 15, 2026 by David DierkingIs the iShares Core High Dividend ETF (HDV) the Smarter Buy Over VYM Right Now?Not all high-yield ETFs are built the same. In the case of the two major high-dividend yield funds from iShares and Vanguard, there's a clear winner.
May 15, 2026 by David DierkingA Vanguard ETF Designed for Now and the FutureThe AI boom has transformed the tech earnings landscape. And it's only getting started.
May 14, 2026 by David DierkingBuy, Sell, or Hold SCHD?The Schwab U.S. Dividend Equity ETF (SCHD) got off to a stellar start in 2026, but tech stocks have come back with a vengeance. It's still looking like a buy.
May 13, 2026 by David DierkingBuy These 3 Vanguard ETFs, and You Could Beat the S&P 500 Over the Next DecadeIt's time to look beyond megacaps and tech for the next wave of market leaders.
May 13, 2026 by David Dierking1 Low-Cost ETF That Could Outperform Actively Managed Funds This YearActively managed funds often suffer from fee drag and chronic underperformance. Simple and cheap investing usually works better.
May 13, 2026 by David Dierking1 No-Brainer S&P 500 Vanguard ETF to Buy Right Now for Less Than $1,000The S&P 500 has rallied strongly over the past couple of months. The fundamentals support a continuation of the upward move.
May 12, 2026 by David DierkingI Examined More Than 100 U.S. Dividend ETFs. This One Delivers the Best Risk-Adjusted Returns.One dividend ETF has risen above the others over the past three years. But it's done so in a very unconventional way.
May 8, 2026 by David DierkingSCHD vs. VTI: Which ETF Could Make You Richer?The Schwab U.S. Dividend Equity ETF and the Vanguard Total Stock Market ETF are both terrific funds. But one has the edge in terms of long-term growth potential.
May 8, 2026 by David DierkingHow Should Investors React When the Market Drops 5% or More?Investors often look for the exits when stock prices decline.