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Oct 3, 2026 by David Dierking

History Says the Midterm Elections Make October & November a Great Time to Buy Stocks

We're about to enter what's historically been a very strong period for U.S. stocks.

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Oct 2, 2026 by David Dierking

If You Own Just 4 ETFs for the Rest of Your Life, History Says This Is the Best Combination

These four ETFs target different areas of the market and work well together to mitigate portfolio risk.

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Oct 2, 2026 by David Dierking

This ETF Has Quietly Become One of the Best Ways to Invest in Artificial Intelligence

For the next leg of the AI trade, the best idea isn't to try to pick the next winners.

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Oct 2, 2026 by David Dierking

History Says: Buying This 1 Growth ETF Today Could Set You Up for Life

With decades to invest, growth stocks are a prime opportunity to capture above-average returns.

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Oct 1, 2026 by David Dierking

I Think Dividend Investing Is the Single Best Strategy for New Investors

Tech and AI stocks get most of the attention. But dividend stocks have a history of delivering returns and limiting risk.

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Oct 1, 2026 by David Dierking

Here's What History Says a $1,000 Investment in the Vanguard S&P 500 ETF Could Be Worth in 30 Years

Long-term buy-and-hold investing can turn small investments into substantial amounts of money.

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Oct 1, 2026 by David Dierking

Prediction: Here's What a $5,000 Investment in VUG Could Be Worth in 20 Years

Here's how much an investment in VUG can grow under different scenarios.

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Sep 30, 2026 by David Dierking

The Best Dividend ETF to Buy and Hold Through Every Market Cycle for the Next 30 Years

The best funds are built on quality and an ability to withstand different economic environments.

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Sep 30, 2026 by David Dierking

The Bond Market Sell-Off Could Be a Red Flag for Wall Street, and History Says Investors Should Make This 1 Move

Historically, Treasury yields rising above 5% haven't automatically triggered a sell signal for stocks.

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Sep 29, 2026 by David Dierking

Want $1,000 a Month in Passive Income? This Brilliant Dividend ETF Could Get You There in 20 Years.

Steady and consistent monthly investing is the key to making it happen.

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Sep 29, 2026 by David Dierking

If I Had Only $500 per Month to Invest, These Are the 2 ETFs I'd Buy

Despite strong gains for stocks in 2026, these two groups still have positive catalysts working in their favor.

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Sep 29, 2026 by David Dierking

If a Stock Market Crash Is Coming, History Says This ETF Could Be the Smartest Buy for Investors

Don't necessarily switch to cash. Switch to quality instead.

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Sep 29, 2026 by David Dierking

Warren Buffett's Top Crash-Survival Strategy Has 98 Years of History Behind It

A Buffett quote from decades ago can guide investors today.

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Sep 29, 2026 by David Dierking

The Stock Market Is Flashing a Warning Sign, but History Has Good News for Long-Term Investors

Stocks may be historically expensive but that's not necessarily a sell signal.

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Sep 28, 2026 by David Dierking

You Think VUG Owns the Fastest-Growing Companies. That's Not Quite How It Works.

As always, look under the hood of your ETF so you know exactly what you're buying.

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Sep 28, 2026 by David Dierking

Should You Buy QQQ or VUG Right Now? Here's What History Suggests.

It all comes down to portfolio construction -- one is logical, one isn't.

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Sep 28, 2026 by David Dierking

3 ETFs That Could Include Anthropic After Its IPO in October

The new "fast track" inclusion rules mean that Anthropic could show up in ETFs just a few days after going public.

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Sep 28, 2026 by David Dierking

Investing $250 per Month in This Dividend ETF Could Generate Serious Passive Income by 2040. Here's How.

Even modest monthly investments made consistently can generate a significant dividend income stream over time.

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Sep 27, 2026 by David Dierking

Warren Buffett Issued a Market Warning That History Says Investors Should Take Seriously

Investors can become their own worst enemies if their expectations aren't grounded in reality.

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Sep 27, 2026 by David Dierking

History Says This Could Be the Smartest Growth ETF to Buy With $1,000 Right Now

The growth stocks of smaller companies could be the next big opportunity.

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