David Dierking

The Fed has a dual mandate, but it seems pretty clear that it's only focused on inflation right now.

Tech and artificial intelligence (AI) stocks aren't the only ones beating the S&P 500 this year. Dividend stocks are, too.

Even waiting just a few years can make a significant difference in your financial outlook in retirement.

Portfolio 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.

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.

Vanguard offers a lot of top-tier ETFs, but here's why these ones stand out to me right now.

Kevin Warsh's recent comments give a clear indication of where the central bank is headed next.

In the end, simplicity, diversification, and low fees win out for this ideal portfolio centerpiece.

Here's my case for why the yield on the Schwab U.S. Dividend Equity ETF is about to go up.

If you look beyond just the S&P 500, there are intriguing opportunities in small caps, value, and international stocks.

All of these ETFs use high-quality stocks as a foundation, making them ideal for almost any long-term portfolio.

Solid yields can come from a number of asset classes. Here are some lesser-known ETFs that invest in a few of those classes.

The Fed's decision on interest rates might impact some areas of the bond market more than others.

Long-term dividend growth stocks are great for providing downside portfolio protection. But understand the trade-offs before jumping in.

Two seemingly similar semiconductor ETFs aren't as similar as they seem. One small detail gives SOXX the advantage for the rest of 2026.

The Treasury bond market has historically offered an effective signal right before the onset of a recession.

Trying to pick winning stocks can be an arduous, time-consuming, and often unsuccessful process. Just buy the broader market instead.

Investors shouldn't be reaching for pure high yield here. Instead, look for income from high quality, financially healthy companies.

Small-cap value stocks have been chronic underperformers for years. Thanks to accelerating earnings growth, that value is starting to finally get unlocked.

The artificial intelligence (AI) boom helped many investors generate huge profits. But there are two risks in particular that investors need to consider right now.