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3 Income ETFs to Help Build a More Resilient Portfolio in a Crazed Market
Posted On Oct 07, 2026 by Ian Cooper
Dividend ETFs and low-cost value funds can help investors build a more resilient portfolio while collecting income along the way. For investors looking beyond the market’s hottest growth stocks, ProShares S&P 500 Dividend Aristocrats ETF (BATS: NOBL), Schwab U.S. Large-Cap Value ETF (NYSEARCA: SCHV), and Schwab U.S. Dividend Equity ETF (NYSEARCA: SCHD) offer three approaches worth understanding.
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The goal is to build a portfolio you can comfortably hold through difficult markets. That’s where these three funds come in.
Karim Rahemtulla says he screened more than 23,000 publicly traded companies and found only one that qualifies as his latest “unicorn.” He describes it as highly profitable, significantly undervalued, partnered with a major AI player, and positioned to help address the AI energy crisis using AI.
According to Rahemtulla, the company has also received public backing from President Trump.
For investors who want exposure to dividend growers without choosing individual stocks, NOBL offers a straightforward approach. The fund follows the S&P 500 Dividend Aristocrats Index. Its expense ratio remains 0.35%, or about $35 annually for every $10,000 invested.
The appeal is easy to understand: These companies have demonstrated a willingness and ability to increase shareholder payments over time.
Schwab U.S. Large-Cap Value ETF
SCHV takes a broader approach, giving investors exposure to large U.S. companies classified as value stocks. It tracks the Dow Jones U.S. Large-Cap Value Total Stock Market Index and charges just 0.04% annually. That works out to about $4 per year on a $10,000 investment. Its 30-day SEC yield was 1.84% as of October 5, 2026.
That mix gives investors access to dividend-paying businesses across technology, consumer products, energy, and other industries.
Build a Portfolio You Can Stick With
Building a more resilient portfolio starts with understanding what you own and why you own it. NOBL emphasizes companies with long records of dividend increases. SCHV offers broad exposure to large value stocks at a low cost. SCHD puts greater emphasis on dividend income. Each offers a different way to approach the same goal: growing your money while collecting income along the way.
That doesn’t mean you need all three. Their holdings can overlap, so combining them won’t necessarily provide as much additional diversification as you might expect. A better starting point is to consider what your portfolio needs. Are you looking for income to help cover expenses, dividends to reinvest, or broader exposure beyond growth stocks?
It also helps to look beyond the yield. Fees, holdings, and the fund’s strategy all matter. An attractive payout means less if the investment takes on more risk than you’re comfortable holding through a downturn.
These ETFs won’t eliminate market losses, but they can be useful pieces of a long-term plan. Choose investments that fit your goals, keep your expectations realistic, and give your strategy time to work. A portfolio you understand and can stick with is often more useful than one built around whatever happens to be grabbing headlines.
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Micron Stock Could Rise 187%, D.A. Davidson Says
Posted On Oct 07, 2026 by Ian Cooper
Micron Technology (NASDAQ: MU) has already delivered a remarkable rally, but D.A. Davidson believes the artificial intelligence boom could push the memory chipmaker’s stock even higher.
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In fact, the firm just raised its 12-month price target to $3,000 from $2,100, an increase of roughly 43%, while maintaining a Buy rating. Compared with MU stock’s October 6 closing price of $1,045.56, that suggests potential upside of about 187%.
Still, analyst Gil Luria believes investors haven’t fully recognized how much AI could change Micron’s business. Following meetings with management, he argued that stronger demand and more predictable revenue could persuade Wall Street to value the company more generously.
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When investors think about artificial intelligence, attention often goes straight to the processors powering it. But those processors are only part of the picture. AI systems also need memory to keep information available while they work. As models become more demanding and handle larger amounts of information, their memory requirements can grow.
More memory can help an AI system work with more information at once. That matters when applications need to process lengthy documents, follow extended conversations or handle complicated requests. Luria argues that greater memory capacity can support better performance and longer context windows, meaning the amount of information a model can consider at one time.
In addition, according to analysts at Citi, NAND memory supply will remain tight through 2028, which could be another positive. As noted by a Yahoo Finance article, “’During Micron’s fiscal 2026 earnings call, Micron CEO and chair Sanjay Mehrotra told investors that the company has already committed most of the memory it expects to make, according to The Register. He said customers should expect ‘much higher prices.’”
The article added: Micron also signaled that the shortage is not likely to ease soon. “In calendar 2027 as well as 2028, we see demand exceeding supply,” he said. “In fact, we see greater tightness in the industry in 2027 and in 2028 versus 2026. Overall, supply-demand environment is only getting tighter.”
What Investors Should Watch for MU Stock
The excitement around Micron is understandable. After a major rally, expectations can become difficult to satisfy. Even healthy results may disappoint if investors were counting on something better. Supply also deserves attention. Today’s shortages can encourage manufacturers to expand production. Over time, additional capacity could ease shortages and pressure pricing.
Investors should watch whether customer agreements translate into sustained sales, whether profitability remains strong, and whether AI spending continues to support demand.
D.A. Davidson’s $3,000 target offers a striking view of what might be possible. It remains an analyst’s forecast.
The company’s opportunity is compelling because memory is becoming increasingly important to AI. The next test is whether the company can turn that demand into durable earnings growth. For investors considering the stock after its surge, that evidence matters more than the size of any price target.
Can MU Stock Keep the AI Rally Going?
MU stock remains in a powerful long-term uptrend, with shares closing at $1,045.56 on Oct. 6 and trading well above the 50-day moving average near $966.51 shown on the chart. That creates an important technical support zone around $965–$970 if the stock pulls back. The psychological $1,000 level is another area investors will likely watch closely.
The bigger question is whether MU can regain momentum toward its recent highs. Shares recently approached the $1,100 area, which now represents near-term resistance. A decisive move above that level could put the stock on a path toward its prior peak near $1,200. However, momentum has started to cool. The MACD line is slightly below its signal line, producing a small negative histogram. That suggests some consolidation may be needed before another major advance. As long as MU remains above its 50-day average, the broader bullish trend remains intact.
Micron’s AI Growth Story Faces Its Next Test
Micron’s next chapter will depend on how well it turns AI demand into lasting financial results. If memory remains in short supply and customers continue spending, the company could have room to grow into Wall Street’s increasingly optimistic expectations.
But investors don’t need to assume a 187% rally to see the potential here. The more useful question is whether Micron can keep growing profits at a pace that supports its share price. Strong demand is encouraging. Consistently delivering on that demand is what could give the rally staying power.
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