May 15, 2026 by David DierkingThe Best Growth ETF to Invest $1,000 in During Q2 2026The tech sector has delivered the biggest returns for investors over the past few years. It's still the best place to put your money.
May 15, 2026 by David DierkingIs the iShares Core High Dividend ETF (HDV) the Smarter Buy Over VYM Right Now?Not all high-yield ETFs are built the same. In the case of the two major high-dividend yield funds from iShares and Vanguard, there's a clear winner.
May 15, 2026 by David DierkingA Vanguard ETF Designed for Now and the FutureThe AI boom has transformed the tech earnings landscape. And it's only getting started.
May 14, 2026 by David DierkingBuy, Sell, or Hold SCHD?The Schwab U.S. Dividend Equity ETF (SCHD) got off to a stellar start in 2026, but tech stocks have come back with a vengeance. It's still looking like a buy.
May 13, 2026 by David DierkingBuy These 3 Vanguard ETFs, and You Could Beat the S&P 500 Over the Next DecadeIt's time to look beyond megacaps and tech for the next wave of market leaders.
May 13, 2026 by David Dierking1 Low-Cost ETF That Could Outperform Actively Managed Funds This YearActively managed funds often suffer from fee drag and chronic underperformance. Simple and cheap investing usually works better.
May 13, 2026 by David Dierking1 No-Brainer S&P 500 Vanguard ETF to Buy Right Now for Less Than $1,000The S&P 500 has rallied strongly over the past couple of months. The fundamentals support a continuation of the upward move.
May 12, 2026 by David DierkingI Examined More Than 100 U.S. Dividend ETFs. This One Delivers the Best Risk-Adjusted Returns.One dividend ETF has risen above the others over the past three years. But it's done so in a very unconventional way.
May 8, 2026 by David DierkingSCHD vs. VTI: Which ETF Could Make You Richer?The Schwab U.S. Dividend Equity ETF and the Vanguard Total Stock Market ETF are both terrific funds. But one has the edge in terms of long-term growth potential.
May 8, 2026 by David DierkingHow Should Investors React When the Market Drops 5% or More?Investors often look for the exits when stock prices decline.
May 8, 2026 by David DierkingCould Investing $500 a Month in One ETF Make You a Millionaire in 20 Years?The path to becoming a millionaire becomes much clearer once you know the math.
May 8, 2026 by David DierkingShould You Invest $1,000 In VOO Right Now?The S&P 500 continues to set new all-time highs. That doesn't mean the rally is over just yet.
May 8, 2026 by David DierkingVOO vs. QQQ: Which Index Fund Is the Better Buy Right Now?The Invesco QQQ ETF is heavily invested in the tech sector. The AI sector is still booming, giving it an advantage.
May 7, 2026 by David DierkingSCHD: The Dividend ETF That DeliversThe Schwab U.S. Dividend Equity ETF's focus on balance sheet quality, high yield, and dividend growth delivers consistently for investors.
May 7, 2026 by David DierkingWhat Long-Term Investors Should Know Before Buying This Broad Market ETFJust because a fund holds hundreds or even thousands of stocks doesn't mean it's diversified.
May 7, 2026 by David Dierking3 Market Trends That Could Shape the Rest of 2026We already have a major market rotation, a war in Iran, and soaring inflation in 2026. Here's what I think the rest of the year holds.
May 6, 2026 by David DierkingThe Smartest Vanguard ETF to Buy With $1,000 Right NowTech has turned into an equity market leader once again. That gives a unique advantage to a particular Vanguard ETF.
May 6, 2026 by David DierkingIs The SPDR Gold Shares ETF Becoming a Crowded Trade That Smart Investors Should Avoid?The furious gold rally of more than two years looks like it's finally cooling in 2026. This previously overcrowded trade doesn't look quite so overcrowded anymore.
May 6, 2026 by David Dierking1 Unstoppable Vanguard ETF to Buy and Hold for the Next DecadeTech stocks have already delivered huge returns over the past decade. The AI revolution should keep the current rally going.
May 6, 2026 by David DierkingCould Buying the Right Dividend ETF Today Make You a Millionaire in Retirement?Many investors prefer growth and tech stocks to build their portfolios. Dividend stocks and ETFs might actually be the better risk/reward play.