Growing our dividend ETF lineup

Dividend-focused ETFs have evolved to represent a sturdy backbone for portfolios that can withstand various market cycles.

A routine alert appears on a phone or computer—an account notification, a delivery update, a password reset prompt. These messages are now a common part of daily digital life. What may appear to be a single prompt may be a phishing attempt, designed to trigger action and, in some cases, initiate long-term financial exploitation built on a false sense of trust, familiarity, and sustained contact. Phishing is no longer confined to suspicious emails tucked into an inbox. Today, these attempts surface across multiple devices and digital environments where routine interactions happen. Examining these prompts in context shows how phishing functions as an evolving system of influence, not an isolated digital nuisance.

While headlines paint a picture of panic during geopolitical shocks, the reality of investor behavior tells a different, calmer story. When tensions in the Middle East escalated sharply in late February 2026, reigniting market volatility and testing investor resolve, Vanguard examined how individual investors actually responded. It turns out that most Vanguard investors stayed the course, and those who traded were far more likely to buy the dip than to sell in a panic.