Aug 10, 2026 by David DierkingHow Much of the S&P 500's Return Actually Came From Dividends vs. Price Appreciation, by DecadeDividends have become a smaller component of the S&P 500's total return, but that hasn't always been the case.
Aug 9, 2026 by David DierkingThe Hidden Cost of International ETFs: How Much Currency Risk Actually Ate Into Returns Over the Last DecadeHedging out currency exposure in an international stock ETF over the past decade would have saved thousands of dollars.
Aug 9, 2026 by David DierkingWhat Happens to a Bond ETF's Price When the Fed Cuts Rates -- Using the Actual Historical DataShort-term notes tend to be highly influenced by the Federal Reserve. Long-term bonds have been responding to something else.
Aug 7, 2026 by David DierkingEvery S&P 500 Sector ETF Ranked by How Much It Actually Depends on Just 3 StocksSector ETFs give the impression of diversification. Most of them don't have it.
Aug 7, 2026 by David Dierking4 Reasons This Dividend ETF May Outperform Schwab's ETF for Income InvestorsThere's a high-quality dividend ETF building an equally strong investment case.
Aug 6, 2026 by David DierkingCathie Wood's Ark Innovation Fund: Is It Still a Buy After Years of Underperformance?The ARK Innovation ETF (ARKK) has seen high highs and low lows. But there's still an investment case for it.
Aug 6, 2026 by David DierkingHistory Says Investing $400 per Month in This ETF Could Set You Up for Life. Here's How.Investing in the Invesco QQQ ETF could put you on the path to a $1 million portfolio, if you can ride out the volatility.
Aug 5, 2026 by David Dierking4 Things All Dividend Investors Need to Know About Building Passive Income Right NowFollow these guidelines and you'll be on your way to building a durable and sustainable long-term income stream.
Aug 5, 2026 by David DierkingWant $500 Per Month in Passive Income? This Dividend ETF Can Get You There.This rock-solid dividend ETF proved it can deliver durable income over time.
Aug 4, 2026 by David DierkingPrediction: This Brilliant ETF Will Crush the S&P 500 Over the Next 30 YearsInvesting in long-term growth and innovation gives you the best chance at capturing market-beating returns over time.
Aug 4, 2026 by David DierkingThe Smartest Growth ETF to Buy Right Now -- and It's Up 50% in 2026Semiconductor stocks are 20% off of their highs. That might not be a bad thing.
Aug 4, 2026 by David DierkingIf I Were Starting Over in the Stock Market, This Is the First ETF I'd Buy TodayMy first foundational portfolio asset would be this total stock market ETF.
Aug 4, 2026 by David DierkingHistory Says This 1 Investing Move Can Set You Up for Life. Here's How.Continuing to contribute to your investment accounts even when the market is declining usually leads to better performance outcomes.
Aug 4, 2026 by David DierkingInvestors Are Learning a Hard Lesson About the Dangers of Using LeverageRight now, too many investors are experiencing the downside of investing in leveraged ETFs.
Aug 3, 2026 by David DierkingThe Top Vanguard ETF Outpacing the S&P 500 in 2026 (and It's Not The One You Think!)Throughout the market rotations and volatility of 2026, one group of stocks has been crushing the S&P 500 this year.
Aug 3, 2026 by David DierkingIs QQQ Worth Buying Now That SpaceX Has Joined the Nasdaq-100? Here's My Honest Take.SpaceX may be getting a lot of media attention, but it has a relatively small impact on the Nasdaq-100 at the moment.
Aug 3, 2026 by David DierkingThe Nasdaq Recently Hit Correction Territory. Here's What History Says Comes Next.Corrections are a normal part of investing in stocks. But the market is still very likely to thrive over time.
Aug 2, 2026 by David DierkingThe Bond Market Is Doing Something for the First Time in Nearly 20 Years. Here's What It Means for Investors.The Fed and inflation conditions are pushing long-term Treasury yields to multidecade highs.
Aug 1, 2026 by David DierkingIf a Recession Is Coming, Here's How I'm Preparing My PortfolioRecessions can be scary, but how you handle them can make all the difference. Here are my three big ideas.
Jul 31, 2026 by David DierkingThe Smartest ETF to Buy With $2,000 Right Now -- and Why Warren Buffett Would ApproveBuffett has long advocated for simplicity, quality, and low fees when investing for the long term. This ETF checks all the boxes.
