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ETFs, you see, are the ultimate paradox. They allow one to own a slice of an entire sector under a single ticker, thus sparing the investor from the tedious task of picking winners and losers. In the realm of technology, where innovation races ahead like a runaway locomotive, such diversification is not merely prudent—it is essential. The Vanguard Information Technology ETF (VGT), priced at less than $1,000, is the epitome of this elegant solution. One might even call it the crème de la crème of tech investments.

Investing in AI stocks? Oh, that’s for the terminally adventurous. Take Palantir Technologies (PLTR), whose shares performed a trapeze act – soaring 480% last year, then executing a 40% somersault earlier this season. Even seasoned players might find such acrobatics rather too thrilling.

Dividend stocks? They’re not exciting. They’re not flashy. But they’re reliable. Like your Uncle Bob’s advice: “Don’t spend more than you make.” Companies that pay dividends? They’re the ones who actually know what they’re doing. Profitable? Check. Survived a recession? Check. Can explain their future? Check. It’s basic, but apparently, people forget basics.

Yet, even as the figures ascend, a certain disquiet settles upon the observant investor. The air thrums with the anticipation of, and perhaps the fear of, a correction. The question, then, is not simply whether Palantir can ascend further, but whether its current altitude is sustainable. The experts, as is their wont, offer conflicting counsel, speaking of long runways and early days, while simultaneously acknowledging the dangers inherent in perceived excess. One finds oneself, as it were, at a crossroads, contemplating a wager on the future or a prudent retreat to more solid ground.

Over the recent period, XRP — the third largest digital currency by market cap — has claimed an impressive 800% rise from its lows. Meanwhile, Bitcoin and Ethereum, the supposed kings of the crypto realm, have advanced respectively by 421% and 136%. These figures, somehow, are presented as evidence of legitimacy; but data that so clearly showcases outliers and speculation says rather less. When a raw chart is the only proof, one wonders: what lies behind these jumps?