Mike Zaccardi, Cfa, Cmt

Alright, team! Sarah here, and I’ve got some juicy insights into what’s been happening with international small-cap stocks. If you’ve been keeping an eye on the markets, you might have noticed a bit of a choppy ride lately, especially in the first quarter. But here’s what’s really piqued my interest: VSS, which tracks international small caps, is back near record levels. After a Q1 reset, things are looking up, and it’s got me thinking about what this means for our financial planning and investing strategies. ...

The Dividend Dividend: Why Rotation Trade Favors Dividend Payers in 2026 Hey everyone, Sarah Miller here! It’s been a whirlwind few years in the markets, hasn’t it? I’ve spent over a decade diving deep into financial analysis and market research, and let me tell you, staying ahead of the curve is less about crystal balls and more about understanding fundamental trends and investor psychology. Today, I want to chat about something I’ve been watching closely: the potential for dividend-paying stocks to really shine in 2026, especially as part of a well-timed rotation trade. ...