Kiplinger tech investing digest

The tech market is hot. With tech investments at an all-time high, here's what you should know. Created for you@example.com | Web Version October 4, 2026 FOLLOW US: SIGN UP ⋅ WEBSITE Feature (Getty Images) 5 Stocks to Buy Before the Next AI Demand Shock Hits For a while, investing in AI was easy. Go with Nvidia. But now, the market has exploded and the number of investment opportunities is seemingly limitless. According to investment expert Luke Lango, these are five AI stocks you can invest in right now for long-term returns. See Picks Exchange-Traded Funds Your Diversified ETF Isn't as Diversified as You Think — and Here's the $700 Billion Reason Why Your ETF has hundreds of holdings. So it should be pretty diverse right? Not always. Once you actually look inside your ETF, you may find that a lot of your assets are tied up in AI and tech. While these are strong investments, if tech crashes, you’ll need other assets to protect you. Check Your ETF ADVERTISEMENT Top 10 Fee-Only Financial Advisor Firms of 2026 Fee-only firms are compensated directly by clients and generally do not earn commissions from selling financial products. SmartAsset ranked the top 10 fee-only financial advisor firms of 2026 based on AUM, individual client count, age of firm, and more. See the list In Case You Missed It (Getty Images) Anthropic to Seek $2 Trillion IPO Valuation Anthropic is preparing to make its first public offering and the prospectus is showing huge numbers. Here’s what you should know. Read More Financial Planning Investing Rules You Can Steal From Millennials Millennials came of age as tech investing took off. They also came of age amid major market crashes. This duality has led many millennials to adopt new investment and wealth management strategies. If you’re thinking of reshaping your investments, consider looking at the millennial playbook first. Invest Like a Millenial Stocks (Getty Images) 5 Tips for Using Stock Screeners to Build Your Portfolio When building your portfolio, you want as much advice as you can get. Stock screeners can help by sorting through investment opportunities and delivering you a manageable list. These are our tips & tricks for using a stock screener. Read Advice ADVERTISEMENT Ask a Pro: "I'm 65 With $1.1 Million in My 401(k) and IRA and a $2,800 Social Security Check. What's My Retirement Budget?" Even a well-funded portfolio can face challenges if withdrawals, taxes and spending aren't carefully coordinated. A fiduciary advisor can help you build a tax-aware retirement budget that acounts for these factors. Find and compare vetted fiduciary advisors serving your area. Take matching quiz Wealth Management Best Online Brokers and Trading Platforms for 2026 Investing is easier than ever before. With online trading, you can invest from the comfort of your couch or on the commute to work. But which platform is the best? Should you use a broker? We surveyed firms to come up with the best online brokers and trading platforms for 2026. How to Invest Online MORE FROM KIPLINGER Don't miss our other free newsletters on everything from shopping and saving, to investing, taxes, retirement and more. Plus, get a free issue of Kiplinger Personal Finance magazine in our app. No download required! Visit the Kiplinger Store for money-saving offers to help you build wealth, cut taxes, and retire rich. And check out our corporate subscription rates for businesses and organizations. Follow Kiplinger Contact Us: Feedback | Advertise Sign Up | Print Publications | Unsubscribe Privacy Policy | Cookies Policy | Terms and Conditions When you purchase through links in our content, we may earn an affiliate commission. Future US LLC © Full 7th Floor, 130 West 42nd Street, New York, NY, 10036