Jul 24, 2026 by David DierkingTop Vanguard ETF Crushing S&P 500 Returns So Far in 2026Tech and artificial intelligence (AI) stocks aren't the only ones beating the S&P 500 this year. Dividend stocks are, too.
Jul 24, 2026 by David DierkingI Ran the Numbers on Retiring 5 Years Early With VOO. Here's What Changed My Mind.Even waiting just a few years can make a significant difference in your financial outlook in retirement.
Jul 23, 2026 by David Dierking4 Dividend ETFs Worth Holding for the Long HaulPortfolio construction plays a big part in an ETF's long-term outlook. These four ETFs -- two focused on growth and two on high yield -- check all the boxes.
Jul 23, 2026 by David DierkingVYM Yields 2.3% and Costs 0.04% a Year. Here's What That Trade-Off Buys You.The Vanguard High Dividend Yield ETF is one of the most popular in this space, but investors need to know what they're really buying.
Jul 22, 2026 by David DierkingMy 3 Favorite Vanguard ETFs to Buy Right NowVanguard offers a lot of top-tier ETFs, but here's why these ones stand out to me right now.
Jul 22, 2026 by David DierkingPrediction: The Fed Hikes Rates Once in 2026. Here's What It Means for Bond ETFs.Kevin Warsh's recent comments give a clear indication of where the central bank is headed next.
Jul 22, 2026 by David DierkingThe 1 ETF I'd Buy if I Could Only Own OneIn the end, simplicity, diversification, and low fees win out for this ideal portfolio centerpiece.
Jul 21, 2026 by David DierkingPrediction: This Dividend ETF's Yield Won't Stay Under 3.5% for LongHere's my case for why the yield on the Schwab U.S. Dividend Equity ETF is about to go up.
Jul 21, 2026 by David Dierking4 Vanguard ETFs Worth Loading Up On for the Long HaulIf you look beyond just the S&P 500, there are intriguing opportunities in small caps, value, and international stocks.
Jul 21, 2026 by David Dierking4 Dividend ETFs Poised to Build Long-Term WealthAll of these ETFs use high-quality stocks as a foundation, making them ideal for almost any long-term portfolio.
Jul 21, 2026 by David Dierking4 Passive-Income ETFs Built for Long-Term Buy-and-Hold InvestorsSolid yields can come from a number of asset classes. Here are some lesser-known ETFs that invest in a few of those classes.
Jul 20, 2026 by David DierkingThe Fed's Benchmark Rate Has Sat at 3.5%–3.75% Since December. Here's What Could Change for Bond ETFs Later This Year.The Fed's decision on interest rates might impact some areas of the bond market more than others.
Jul 19, 2026 by David DierkingThis Dividend ETF Fell 6% in the 2022 Bear Market While the S&P 500 Dropped 19%Long-term dividend growth stocks are great for providing downside portfolio protection. But understand the trade-offs before jumping in.
Jul 18, 2026 by David DierkingPrediction: SOXX Is About to Outperform SMH. Here's Why.Two seemingly similar semiconductor ETFs aren't as similar as they seem. One small detail gives SOXX the advantage for the rest of 2026.
Jul 18, 2026 by David DierkingThis Indicator Has Called Every Recession Over the Last 60 Years -- What It's Saying NowThe Treasury bond market has historically offered an effective signal right before the onset of a recession.
Jul 18, 2026 by David DierkingNot Sure Which Stocks to Buy? This Vanguard ETF Makes It Simple.Trying to pick winning stocks can be an arduous, time-consuming, and often unsuccessful process. Just buy the broader market instead.
Jul 17, 2026 by David DierkingIf I Could Only Buy 1 Dividend ETF With $1,000 Right Now, Here's Where I'd InvestInvestors shouldn't be reaching for pure high yield here. Instead, look for income from high quality, financially healthy companies.
Jul 17, 2026 by David DierkingSmall-Cap Stocks Are Crushing the S&P 500. This ETF Could Be the Smartest Buy of 2026Small-cap value stocks have been chronic underperformers for years. Thanks to accelerating earnings growth, that value is starting to finally get unlocked.
Jul 16, 2026 by David DierkingHas the AI Rally Made S&P 500 ETFs Too Risky? What Investors Need to KnowThe artificial intelligence (AI) boom helped many investors generate huge profits. But there are two risks in particular that investors need to consider right now.
Jul 16, 2026 by David DierkingThe Best Dividend ETF to Buy With $1,000 Right NowThe tech rally is showing signs of fatigue. IBM just got hammered. Time to consider more of a high-quality, defensive approach.
