Nasdaq Composite surged 1.4% as semiconductor leaders posted double-digit quarterly sales growth. Easy investing approach in tech may benefit from dollar-cost averaging amid projected 8% sector expansion in the next 6 months. Ares Capital's total returns since its IPO in 2004 have trounced the S&P 500 (SNPINDEX: ^GSPC) . I expect this trend to continue over the long run as the company capitalizes on its big opportunity in meeting the financing needs of middle-market businesses. SmartAsset maintains strict editorial integrity . It doesn’t provide legal, tax, accounting or financial advice and isn’t a financial planner, broker, lawyer or tax adviser. Consult with your own advisers for guidance. Opinions, analyses, reviews or recommendations expressed in this post are only the author’s and for informational purposes. This post may contain links from advertisers, and we may receive compensation for marketing their products or services or if users purchase products or services. | Marketing Disclosure U.S. jobless claims remain historically low at 215K, reinforcing bullish equity sentiment. Easy investing in diversified index funds could maintain steady returns in a low-volatility environment.