Mar 12, 2026 by David DierkingPrediction: Here's What SCHD Could Look Like When It Reconstitutes Itself This MonthThe Schwab U.S. Dividend Equity ETF is about to get a makeover. And the fund could look a lot different soon.
Mar 11, 2026 by David DierkingLeveraged ETFs Can Deliver Fast Results. They Can Also Compound Losses Quickly.Most investors think only of the upside that comes from leveraged ETFs, unaware of the very real dangers they're exposing themselves to.
Mar 11, 2026 by David DierkingThe Economy Just Did This for Only the 13th Time in the Past 85 Years; History Shows It Usually Leads to a Bear MarketLabor-market activity has historically been a strong recession indicator. It just flashed one of its biggest red flags in years.
Mar 10, 2026 by David DierkingWhy I Will Never Sell This Small-Cap ETFSmall caps are enjoying a renaissance in 2026. This ETF targets the space better than the others.
Mar 10, 2026 by David DierkingRSP vs. VOO: Choosing the Best Way to Invest in the S&P 500The S&P 500 remains the most popular equity index to invest in. But two very different approaches produce two very different portfolios.
Mar 10, 2026 by David Dierking1 Top ETF to Load Up On in 2026The manufacturing sector is accelerating again, and waves of capital investment are coming. That's a good thing for the infrastructure theme.
Mar 10, 2026 by David DierkingIf I Could Only Own One ETF for the Next 20 Years, It Would Be This OneIf restricted to owning just one ETF, ensure it focuses on long-term growth and includes all of the major markets.
Mar 10, 2026 by David DierkingGold Just Did This For the 2nd Time in the Past 45 Years; Last Time It Preceded the Financial CrisisBig gold rallies are often signs of market or economic stress. We may have just gotten one of the biggest warning signs of all.
Mar 10, 2026 by David DierkingThis Nasdaq-100 ETF Is Outperforming an S&P 500 One. Is It the Better Bet Right Now?The Nasdaq-100 is mostly flat on the year. Is it peaking or just taking a breather?
Mar 9, 2026 by David DierkingThe Bond Market Offered No Safe Harbor Last Week. Why a Diversified ETF Strategy Still Beats Trying to Time the Market.Many investors think a portfolio of stocks and bonds is diversified. The last few years have proven that's not always the case.
Mar 9, 2026 by David DierkingThis Overlooked Vanguard ETF Could Quietly Outperform the S&P 500 Over the Next 5 YearsInvestors have ridden tech stocks and the S&P 500 for years. But the time for large-caps might finally be coming to an end.
Mar 9, 2026 by David DierkingIf Nvidia's Performance Begins to Change, This 40%-Yielding ETF Could BenefitThere are different ways to approach investing in Nvidia. An option income strategy can deliver growth and yield.
Mar 9, 2026 by David DierkingWhen the Stock Market Pulls Back, This Vanguard ETF Has Historically Recovered The FastestWhen stocks begin recovering from a correction, it's usually not the S&P 500 that leads on the way back up.
Mar 8, 2026 by David DierkingHow This Popular ETF Went From Laggard to Top 1% in Its CategoryThe Schwab U.S. Dividend Equity ETF (SCHD) just suffered through three years of miserable performance. In 2026, it's back on top.
Mar 8, 2026 by David Dierking1 Vanguard ETF I Keep Buying Every Time the Market DipsThe market is beginning to provide investors with some real buy-the-dip opportunities. I think this ETF delivers the best way to approach it.
Mar 5, 2026 by David DierkingMy Top Semiconductor Pick Rose 49% in 2025. Is It Still a Buy in 2026?As the semiconductor growth story rolls on in 2026, the biggest question is whether investors are paying too much for current growth.
Mar 5, 2026 by David Dierking3 Total Stock Market ETFs to Buy With $500 and Hold ForeverTotal stock market funds make some of the best long-term investments. Here are three that combine broad coverage and ultra-low fees.
Mar 4, 2026 by David DierkingPortfolio Managers Rarely Beat This Simple Strategy. The Data Keeps Proving It.A simple low cost, two-ETF strategy would have beaten the vast majority of active managers over the past decade.
Mar 4, 2026 by David DierkingAnother Credit Crash Coming? This Stress Indicator Is Hitting Financial Crisis Levels.Credit card delinquency rates are hitting levels not seen in 15 years. A crash in the credit markets may be an inevitable outcome.
Mar 4, 2026 by David DierkingThe Ultimate Diversified Portfolio With Just 2 Vanguard ETFsDespite the choices that ETF investors have nowadays, you can literally get all the global stock and bond exposure you'd ever need with just a pair of Vanguard ETFs.