Why I'm Loading Up on QQQ in 2026
This ETF is up more than 615% in the last decade.
Overview
The stock market continues to roll in 2026, with major indexes again posting solid gains. The S&P 500 (SNPINDEX: ^GSPC) rose 14% in the second quarter, and the Nasdaq Composite (NASDAQINDEX: ^IXIC) and Russell 2000 both jumped nearly 20%, challenging all-time highs.
It's an impressive run for the market considering the economic climate. Rising inflation, higher interest rates, and conflict in the Middle East continue to dominate the headlines. But the market seems oblivious to those issues while investors reap the benefits.
Details
Conditions like this are why I think it's so important to include index funds in your portfolio. They capture broad segments of the market, allowing you to benefit from the overall market's strength while avoiding overexposure to any single stock. But I also believe that even with an index fund, you can be very targeted in how you set yourself up for success.
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Originally published at www.fool.com.