2024 Getty Images / Getty Images News via Getty Images Investors who are looking to either match (or hopefully beat) the indexes in 2026, there are plenty of factors to consider. Quick Read Bonds rise as interest rates fall due to inverse correlation. Treasury-focused ETFs provide diversification with lower risk. Alternative assets like real estate and precious metals may outperform if consumers shift toward value and tangible holdings. Dividend stocks become more attractive as Fed rates decline be ...