Ultra Low Risk 5% Yields Are Still Available...For Now (Model Portfolio Update)

Ultra Low Risk 5% Yields Are Still Available...For Now (Model Portfolio Update)

Pivoting from Treasury floaters to corporate floaters does the job for now, but this target yield will probably require taking significantly more risk soon.

The 5-Star Vanguard ETF That You Probably Don't Know Even Exists

The 5-Star Vanguard ETF That You Probably Don't Know Even Exists

VFMF's multi-factor actively-managed approach is a unicorn for Vanguard, but it's worked.

5 Types of Dividend ETFs: The Stars, The Sleepers & The Red Flags

5 Types of Dividend ETFs: The Stars, The Sleepers & The Red Flags

Let's take a look at 20 dividend ETFs, including some that are flying under the radar and some you should avoid.

4 Vanguard Stock ETF Picks For 2025

With such a wide range of potential outcomes this year, risk management and value capture will be important themes.

Vanguard Dividend ETFs: 4 Options For Long-Term Income Growth

Each of these dividend ETFs is solid in isolation, but let's take a look at their factor exposures to see how well they fit together.

6 Vanguard ETFs For Every Stage Of Retirement Investing

No matter whether you're just starting out or ready to hit the finish line, here's an ETF for every occasion!

MarketsMarkets
Come Join Me At Future Proof In Miami! (Plus: A Few Thoughts On The Market)

Come Join Me At Future Proof In Miami! (Plus: A Few Thoughts On The Market)

Risk-off sentiment remains in place, but from a technical perspective, there are some options emerging.

David Dierking
David Dierking
Quick Hits & ETFs: Week of March 10, 2025

Quick Hits & ETFs: Week of March 10, 2025

The market grows more volatile, but some off-the-radar sectors are still looking good.

David Dierking
David Dierking
DividendsDividends
5 Types of Dividend ETFs: The Stars, The Sleepers & The Red Flags

5 Types of Dividend ETFs: The Stars, The Sleepers & The Red Flags

Let's take a look at 20 dividend ETFs, including some that are flying under the radar and some you should avoid.

David Dierking
David Dierking
Weekly Market PrepWeekly Market Prep
Quick Hits & ETFs: Week of February 24, 2025

Quick Hits & ETFs: Week of February 24, 2025

The markets are hanging on for now, but the warning signs are getting louder.

David Dierking
David Dierking
DividendsDividends
The Risks & Rewards Of Incorporating Preferreds Into An Income-Focused Portfolio

The Risks & Rewards Of Incorporating Preferreds Into An Income-Focused Portfolio

There's a definite difference between pairing preferreds with Treasuries vs. corporate bonds.

David Dierking
David Dierking
Quick Hits & ETFs: Week of February 17, 2025

Quick Hits & ETFs: Week of February 17, 2025

Stocks remain sturdy and investors flock back to large-cap tech even as the tariff war escalates.

David Dierking
David Dierking
VanguardVanguard
The 5-Star Vanguard ETF That You Probably Don't Know Even Exists

The 5-Star Vanguard ETF That You Probably Don't Know Even Exists

VFMF's multi-factor actively-managed approach is a unicorn for Vanguard, but it's worked.

David Dierking
David Dierking
Weekly Market PrepWeekly Market Prep
Quick Hits & ETFs: Week of February 10, 2025

Quick Hits & ETFs: Week of February 10, 2025

Investors are starting to take inflation a little more seriously, but large-caps are holding up for now.

David Dierking
David Dierking
DividendsDividends
JAAA vs. T-Bills (And A Few Other Mid-Week Thoughts)

JAAA vs. T-Bills (And A Few Other Mid-Week Thoughts)

JAAA's 6% yield isn't a free lunch. Here's what to look out for.

David Dierking
David Dierking
Weekly Market PrepWeekly Market Prep
Quick Hits & ETFs: Week of February 3, 2025

Quick Hits & ETFs: Week of February 3, 2025

NVIDIA's plunge was good for market breadth, dividend stocks rounding into shape and the Trump tariffs are here.

David Dierking
David Dierking
MarketsMarkets
Quick Thoughts On Monday's DeepSeek & NVIDIA-Led Market Plunge

Quick Thoughts On Monday's DeepSeek & NVIDIA-Led Market Plunge

Has the state of the global AI market changed?

David Dierking
David Dierking
Weekly Market PrepWeekly Market Prep
Quick Market Thoughts & A Question For You...

Quick Market Thoughts & A Question For You...

I need your thoughts on making a potential format change on the Sunday posts.

David Dierking
David Dierking