Apr 4, 2026 by David DierkingWhy Buying VOO Might Actually Be a Mistake Right NowThe Vanguard S&P 500 ETF (VOO) has been very successful for years. Right now, however, it's not the best choice for investors.
Apr 4, 2026 by David DierkingJEPI vs. JEPQ: Which Is the Better Buy in April?These two high-yield heavyweights offer very different approaches.
Apr 2, 2026 by David Dierking3 Dividend ETFs Quietly Outperforming the Market Right NowThe S&P 500 may be down on the year, but most dividend ETFs are beating the index by a sizable margin in 2026.
Apr 1, 2026 by David DierkingThe Best Financial ETF to Buy Before the Next Rate DecisionCompelling valuations and a tailwind from the eventual end of the Iran war makes this group intriguing.
Mar 31, 2026 by David Dierking4 Bond ETFs Worth Considering as Rate Uncertainty ContinuesInflation and volatility have made the bond market a tough place to invest in. These ETFs provide four distinct ways to approach it.
Mar 31, 2026 by David Dierking1 Top ETF I Plan to Load Up on in 2026The market has rotated in 2026. In the process, it's created a number of opportunities for equity investors.
Mar 31, 2026 by David Dierking1 No-Brainer International Stock Fund to Buy Right Now for Less Than $1,000International stocks have been outperforming the S&P 500 for nearly a year and a half. Emerging markets look especially attractive right now.
Mar 30, 2026 by David DierkingIs QQQ Still Worth Buying After the Market's Recent Slide?The Invesco QQQ ETF is 8% below its all-time high as I write this. Is this a good buying opportunity?
Mar 30, 2026 by David Dierking3 ETFs to Own if the U.S. Economy Slows in 2026The U.S. economy is showing signs of slowing and recession risk is rising. Here's how to prepare your portfolio.
Mar 30, 2026 by David DierkingIs the Schwab U.S. Dividend Equity ETF a Smarter Buy Than VOO Right Now?The Schwab U.S. Dividend Equity ETF (SCHD) has made a strong comeback in 2026. Is it still the smartest buy right now?
Mar 30, 2026 by David Dierking4 ETFs to Put on Your Watch List Before April 2026Geopolitical risk and heightened volatility frame how equity investors should approach the next month.
Mar 27, 2026 by David Dierking4 "All Weather" ETFs to Buy With $2,000 and Hold ForeverWith volatility beginning to pick up again in the markets, holding investments built to withstand many economic environments makes a lot of sense.
Mar 27, 2026 by David DierkingMarket Crash Fears Are Real, but Individual Investors Are Still BuyingInvestors are remaining optimistic about potential returns in 2026.
Mar 25, 2026 by David DierkingSCHD Annual Reconstitution: Here's What This Dividend ETF Looks Like NowThe Schwab U.S. Dividend Equity ETF's annual reconstitution resulted in 25 new dividend stocks getting added to the portfolio.
Mar 24, 2026 by David Dierking3 Dividend ETFs That Could Replace Bond Income in 2026Bond investors have struggled to produce total returns from fixed income. It's time to consider dividend equities for the income sleeve of your portfolio.
Mar 24, 2026 by David DierkingS&P 500 Is Sitting 6% Below Its January Record. Is Now the Time to Add to Your SPY Position?Modest dips in the S&P 500 could be viewed as buying opportunities. But the Iran war makes that a risky proposition right now.
Mar 23, 2026 by David DierkingThe Headlines Are Scary. Your Investment Plan Shouldn't Be.The markets are making a lot of people nervous, but this is the time when investors who can stick to their plans are often rewarded.
Mar 22, 2026 by David Dierking4 ETFs Yielding Over 7% That Income Investors Are Quietly BuyingThese ETFs are compelling as investors still struggle to capture meaningful yields from equities.
Mar 22, 2026 by David DierkingBold Prediction: SMH Is About to Soar. Here's Why.Semiconductor stocks have soared over the past couple of years. The rally doesn't look like it's over yet.
Mar 22, 2026 by David DierkingIs the Vanguard S&P 500 ETF the Smartest Investment You Can Make Before March Ends?The current "buy low" opportunity and returning leadership from tech stocks make the S&P 500 a compelling buy.
