4 Low-Cost ETFs Every Investor Should Own

Low expense ratios compound quietly, quarter after quarter, until they show up as real money in a real portfolio.

24/7 Wall Street • 43 minutes ago

Semiconductors: Best Earnings In The S&P, Worst Tape

On August 17, Nvidia agreed to stand behind up to $105 billion in lease value for OpenAI. That tenant did $6.7 billion in revenue last quarter, which isn't particularly exciting.

Seeking Alpha • Aug 21, 2026

TDIV: This Cheap Tech Dividend ETF Is Still Not Better Than XLK

I assign First Trust NASDAQ Technology Dividend Index Fund (TDIV) a 'hold' rating, diverging from recent 'buy' consensus. Its 1.54% estimated dividend yield is a non-factor in this analysis. TDIV trades at a 35% P/E discount to XLK and offers ~20% EPS growth, but quality metrics lag. Historically, drawdown and recovery metrics are not favorable. XLK and other cap-weighted tech funds remain preferable for long-term tech exposure, as their materially higher portfolio-level EPS growth rates will lead to higher total retuns.

Seeking Alpha • Aug 20, 2026

Should You Invest in the State Street Technology Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLK)?

The State Street Technology Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLK) was launched on December 16, 1998, and is a passively managed exchange traded fund designed to offer broad exposure to the Technology - Broad segment of the equity market.

Zacks Investment Research • Aug 20, 2026

3 Sectors Investors Should Buy Now as S&P 500 Stumbles — Strategist Sees 15%-18% Upside

The S&P 500's recent sideways chop, following three consecutive days of losses, isn't a red flag, as Carson Group recently raised its S&P 500 target to a 15%-18% gain for the year. Chief Market Strategist Ryan Detrick says investors must buy into technology, financials, and industrials to profit from an unstoppable economic engine.

Benzinga • Aug 19, 2026

'Economic Isolation' for Iran? ETFs to Gain/Lose

Iran faces new economic pressure. See which ETFs could gain or lose from higher oil, defense spending and inflation risks.

Zacks Investment Research • Aug 14, 2026

My Near-Perfect $1 Million Retirement Portfolio

The biggest challenge facing retirees is that no investing strategy is fail-proof. I discuss a seven-bucket blueprint - along with specific picks - that should provide an attractive risk-reward profile for retirees looking to support their living expenses over the long-term. This portfolio is designed to generate an attractive current yield and strong, sustainable dividend growth over the long-term.

Seeking Alpha • Aug 14, 2026

5 ETFs to Benefit From Cooling Inflation in the Near Term

Cooling inflation is easing Fed rate-hike fears, creating a favorable backdrop for growth, emerging-market, Asian and gold ETFs.

Zacks Investment Research • Aug 13, 2026

3 Ways To Get Paid For Big Tech's Volatility

The latest earnings season signals a shift: mega-cap tech's AI capex is increasingly accepted if clear revenue conversion is demonstrated. Valuations for hyperscalers like META, MSFT, AMZN, and NVDA remain suppressed, presenting an opportunity to accumulate shares amid ongoing volatility. Elevated volatility in ETFs like QQQ enhances option premiums, enabling income investors to amplify returns via strategic option ETFs such as GPIQ, QDVO, and GPTY.

Seeking Alpha • Aug 12, 2026

A 200-Day Divide

At the end of last week, 75% of S&P 500 Technology stocks closed above their 200-DMAs for the first time in 219 trading days. Even after its recent improvement, Technology is hardly exceptional compared with the rest of the market.

Seeking Alpha • Aug 11, 2026