When the Pension Already Covers the Bills at 63, These 3 ETFs Give the Portfolio a Real Job

A pension that covers the bills sounds like the finish line, but it leaves a pile of savings without a clear purpose.

24/7 Wall Street • Oct 27, 2026

SPHQ, QUAL, and MOAT Define Quality Differently. Those Rules Decide What You Own

Three ETFs all claim to own quality businesses, yet only four companies appear in all three portfolios. The definition of quality turns out to matter enormously for what ends up in your account.

24/7 Wall Street • Oct 22, 2026

Dividend Aristocrats or Quality Factor: Which ETF Fits Retirement?

Two ETFs built around durable businesses use completely different definitions of what makes a company worth owning, and for investors approaching retirement, that disagreement shapes every dollar they hold.

24/7 Wall Street • Oct 19, 2026

Here's Why Investors Should Consider These Defensive ETFs Now

Rising inflation, Fed uncertainty and AI-related risks are rattling markets. Explore these defensive ETFs to help navigate volatility while staying invested for the long term.

Zacks Investment Research • Oct 15, 2026

COWZ, QUAL, and SPHQ All Target “Better” Stocks. They Disagree Completely on What That Means

COWZ, QUAL, and SPHQ each aim to put you in higher-quality companies, but their portfolios barely recognize each other. Before you stack two of these funds for diversification, you need to see how little ground they actually share.

24/7 Wall Street • Oct 9, 2026

Is iShares MSCI USA Quality Factor ETF (QUAL) a Strong ETF Right Now?

The iShares MSCI USA Quality Factor ETF (QUAL) made its debut on 07/16/2013, and is a smart beta exchange traded fund that provides broad exposure to the Style Box - All Cap Blend category of the market.

Zacks Investment Research • Oct 6, 2026

AI's Public Image Is Losing Ground: 4 Defensive ETFs in Focus

AI's public-image problem and bubble concerns are growing. Here are four defensive ETFs offering quality, diversification and income.

Zacks Investment Research • Oct 5, 2026

How to Play the AI Trade With a Core-Satellite ETF Strategy

Unsure whether AI is a bubble or a boom? A core-satellite ETF strategy can help investors pursue AI growth without making an all-or-nothing bet.

Zacks Investment Research • Sep 30, 2026

Inflation Pressures May Persist: ETFs Worth Watching Now

From strong demand and AI spending to higher oil prices and war costs, multiple forces could keep inflation elevated for longer, putting ETFs in focus.

Zacks Investment Research • Sep 22, 2026

This BlackRock strategist opposes a Fed hike. Here are the funds she recommends.

Gargi Pal Chaudhuri, of BlackRock, recommends investors stay invested in the artificial-intelligence sector but broaden into themes like quality and healthcare.

Market Watch • Sep 16, 2026