1 Monthly-Paying ETF Retirees Are Buying Hand Over Fist, and the 1 Thing They're Giving Up

Retirees keep pouring money into the JPMorgan Nasdaq Equity Premium Income ETF (NASDAQ:JEPQ) for one reason.

24/7 Wall Street • Jul 24, 2026

How QQA Delivers 10% Yields From Tech Stocks That Pay Almost Nothing

Invesco QQQ Income Advantage ETF (NASDAQ:QQA) has become a favorite for income seekers wanting Nasdaq-100 exposure without the sub-1% dividend yields of mega-cap tech stocks that dominate the index.

24/7 Wall Street • a day ago

QQQ vs. VGT: Where Should You Invest $1,000 Right Now?

The portfolio of the Invesco QQQ ETF (QQQ) mirrors the Nasdaq-100 index, but only around 70% of its value is in tech stocks. The Vanguard Information Technology ETF (VGT) is a pure tech play and has produced better returns during the AI rally.

The Motley Fool • Jul 24, 2026

Why Dividend Investing Often Wins

Dividend growers have outperformed the S&P 500 over 50 years, delivering 10.22% annual returns with lower volatility. High-quality dividend growth stocks like Cintas, Broadcom, Lowe's, and Realty Income exemplify superior long-term compounding. Dividend investing offers behavioral advantages, reducing the likelihood of panic selling during market downturns by providing steady income.

Seeking Alpha • Jul 24, 2026

If You'd Invested $10,000 in QQQ 10 Years Ago, Here's How Much You'd Have Today

The Invesco QQQ Trust has produced a total return in the past decade that trounced the S&P 500 index. Investors who are considering buying this ETF are making a bullish bet on the future of AI.

The Motley Fool • Jul 23, 2026

Trump Official Buys ETF Version of 'Keep Your Enemies Closer'

A senior official in President Donald Trump's Department of Homeland Security appears to have found one Democratic strategy worth backing: copying the party's stock trades.

Benzinga • Jul 23, 2026

Forget QQQ. This Semiconductor Fund Nearly Quintupled Its 2026 Gain

Anyone holding the Invesco QQQ Trust (NASDAQ:QQQ) in 2026 has watched a decent year unfold.

24/7 Wall Street • Jul 22, 2026

ETFs for the Next Leg of Earnings Expansion

The Q2 earnings season is still in its early days, but it's already handing us a reality check: growth is broadening out. These conditions are putting one tried-and-tested segment of smart beta ETFs, the equal-weighted strategies, into sharp focus.

ETF Trends • Jul 22, 2026

SPY, QQQ And SOXL Power ETF Trading To New Record

ETF volume hit an all-time high of 27.6%, according to IEX's latest data. That's up sharply from the high teens and low 20s that prevailed for much of the past decade.

Benzinga • Jul 22, 2026

GPU Depreciation May Crush The Software Sector Margins

The Nasdaq 100's YTD gain masks a sharp internal divergence: semiconductors surge while software stocks face margin compression from rising AI-driven capex. Hyperscalers' unprecedented $650B capex cycle is transferring operating margin from software to semiconductor firms, with depreciation schedules guaranteeing margin pressure.

Seeking Alpha • Jul 22, 2026