Todd Shriber

Todd Shriber

Recent Articles

3 Vanguard ETFs for International Income

These ex-U.S. offerings include funds tracking international stocks and international bonds. These Vanguard ETFs can help juice your yield.

Health Care SPDR (ETF) (XLV): The Quick Guide to XLV

The Health Care Select Sector SPDR Fund (XLV) is the largest ETF focused on healthcare stocks, but is it the best one? We explore the XLV.

Market Vector Russia ETF Trust (RSX): The Quick Guide to RSX

The VanEck Vectors Russia ETF (RSX) is the oldest, largest and most-heavily traded Russia available in the U.S. Is RSX right for you?

Consumer Staples Select Sect. SPDR (ETF) (XLP): The Quick Guide to XLP

The Consumer Staples Select Sector SPDR Fund (XLP) is a reasonably priced source of stability, diversification and dividends.

iShares Nasdaq Biotechnology Index (ETF) (IBB): The Quick Guide to IBB

The $8 billion-plus iShares Nasdaq Biotechnology ETF (IBB) has a deep bench relative to other biotechnology funds. Is IBB right for you?

Direxion Daily S&P Biotech Bear 3X Shares (LABD): The Quick Guide to LABD

Like other leveraged ETFs, Direxion Daily S&P Biotech Bear 3X Shares (LABD) seduces with big potential gains when biotech stocks drop.

iShares MSCI EAFE Index Fund (ETF) (EFA): The Quick Guide to EFA

The iShares MSCI EAFE ETF (EFA) holds nearly 940 stocks based outside the U.S. Is the EFA the right way to get international exposure?

United States Natural Gas Fund, LP ETF (UNG): The Quick Guide to UNG

ETFs like the United States Natural Gas Fund LP (UNG) put commodities within easy reach. But is it a good way to invest in nat gas?

SPDR S&P Oil & Gas Explore & Prod. ETF (XOP): The Quick Guide to XOP

The SPDR S&P Oil & Gas Exploration & Production ETF (XOP) is a smaller, more focused play on energy than the XLE. But is it better?

SPDR Gold Trust (ETF) (GLD): The Quick Guide to GLD

The SPDR Gold Shares ETF (GLD) gives investors access to the spot price of gold bullion. But is the GLD the best way to invest in gold?