A $100,000 Retirement Dividend Snowball In A Rising-Rate World

Building a $100,000 dividend snowball is foundational for financial security and passive income. I detail how I would go about doing so in today's rising rate environment. I also share some specific picks and how to allocate capital on a percentage basis to build the snowball.

Seeking Alpha • 18 hours ago

Is Gold or Silver the Better Investment Right Now? How GDX Compares to SIL for ETF Investors

GDX manages a larger AUM with a lower expense ratio, making it significantly larger and cheaper than its silver-focused counterpart. SIL has outperformed GDX over the past year and offers a higher dividend yield.

The Motley Fool • Sep 15, 2026

Brent Nears $100: ETFs Likely to Win/Lose

Brent crude nears $100 as escalating U.S.-Iran tensions raise supply risks, putting oil and energy ETFs in focus while pressuring retail, airline and India-focused funds.

Zacks Investment Research • Sep 9, 2026

My Two Highest Conviction Investments That I Am Buying Aggressively

Midstream has been a big winner for me over the past 11 months since I made it my highest conviction pick. I have recently shifted where I am deploying most of my incremental capital. I detail my two favorite places to deploy capital right now.

Seeking Alpha • Sep 9, 2026

Why Gold ETFs Could Keep Shining Despite Higher Rates

Gold is defying higher bond yields. Here's why inflation, fiscal risks and central-bank buying could keep the precious metal shining.

Zacks Investment Research • Sep 4, 2026

Gold Miners or Gold Itself: Which Trade Actually Paid Investors More

Owning physical gold and owning the companies that mine it sound like two versions of the same bet, but the returns over the past year tell a wildly different story, and the reason behind the gap changes everything about which

24/7 Wall Street • Sep 3, 2026

Best-Performing Leveraged ETFs of August

Leveraged ETFs soared in August as biotech, crypto, AI and gold-related stocks rallied, delivering triple-digit gains across several funds.

Zacks Investment Research • Aug 31, 2026

GDX: Gold Stung By A Hawkish Warsh, But Gold Miners Remain A Compelling Buy

I reiterate a buy rating on VanEck Gold Miners ETF (GDX), citing strong recent performance and compelling valuation. GDX trades at a low 10.4x P/E with an 11.8% long-term EPS growth rate, supporting an attractive PEG ratio under 1x. Technical breakout from a descending triangle targets $115, about 15% upside from last week's close, with a rising 200-day moving average.

Seeking Alpha • Aug 29, 2026

Gold and Bitcoin Are Rebounding—2 ETFs Give Investors a Different Kind of Exposure

With market concentration remaining near all-time highs, achieving true portfolio diversification means that today's investors need to look beyond the major indices. That entails funds that provide exposure to international value stocks, small caps, and emerging markets.

MarketBeat • Aug 26, 2026

GLD, IBIT and Other ETFs to Play Debasement Trade

The dollar's weakness and rising debasement concerns are fueling demand for gold, Bitcoin and other hard assets. Here are five ETFs to watch.

Zacks Investment Research • Aug 26, 2026