Mar 21, 2026 by David DierkingForget Rate Cuts: What if the Fed Needs to Hike Rates in 2026?The market is still anticipating multiple rate cuts later this year. There's a case building that the Fed's next move might be a rate hike.
Mar 21, 2026 by David DierkingThe 2x Yield SCHD ETF Is Here. Dividend Investors Might Not Be Ready for What It Does.YieldMax just launched an ETF designed to double the distribution yield of the Schwab U.S. Dividend Equity ETF. But there are trade-offs.
Mar 18, 2026 by David DierkingVOO vs. SPY vs. IVV: The One Factor That Sets These S&P 500 ETFs ApartThe three biggest S&P 500 ETFs look interchangeable, but one factor separates them if you look closely enough.
Mar 18, 2026 by David Dierking2 High-Yield Dividend ETFs I Would Buy Right Now and WhyThese two dividend ETFs have flown well under the radar for years. Now, they've returned to elite form.
Mar 18, 2026 by David DierkingThe S&P 600 Is About to Do This for the First Time in Years. It Could Lead to a Huge Rally for Small Caps.Small caps have been lagging large caps for years. If this signal is right, that could all change quickly.
Mar 16, 2026 by David DierkingIWM vs. IJR: Two Small-Cap ETFs That Look Very DifferentSmall-cap investing is finally back in favor again. But you need to examine these ETFs closely to know exactly what you're buying.
Mar 16, 2026 by David DierkingIf Oil Prices Keep Climbing, These 3 ETFs Could Be Big WinnersCrude oil prices nearly doubled over the course of a few days. Here are three ETFs set to benefit if oil heads back above $100.
Mar 15, 2026 by David DierkingGrowth Stocks Are Getting Riskier. This ETF Historically Holds Up BetterGrowth stocks are facing a much different environment than the one they enjoyed the past few years. It's time to look at defensive alternatives.
Mar 15, 2026 by David DierkingTop 2 Index Funds to Beat the S&P 500 Over the Next 5 Years, According to Wall StreetThe S&P 500 is about to no longer be the best growth option in the U.S. equity market.
Mar 15, 2026 by David Dierking4 Semiconductor ETFs to Buy With $1,000 and Hold ForeverDespite volatility in 2026, semiconductors remain a hot sector. These ETFs present four distinct ways to play this trend.
Mar 14, 2026 by David Dierking3 Low Cost Vanguard ETFs That Make Retirement Investing EasierVanguard is a great option for almost any investing goal, but it's especially helpful when saving for retirement.
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?
