Todd Shriber

Todd Shriber

Recent Articles

7 Semiconductor Stocks Ready for Big Growth

Semiconductor stocks are contributing mightily to strength in the technology sector this year. For example, the widely followed PHLX Semiconductor Index, a cap-weighted basket of chip stocks, is higher by more than 14% year-to-date.

Royal Caribbean Isn’t Dying, But It Still Faces Virus Headwinds

Cruise bounced back in a big way from March lows, but there's still plenty of risk in this group. Perhaps too much for RCL stock.

Top 10 Sector ETFs on the Market Today

Sector ETFs and industry funds are different. The 11 sectors addressed in the S&P 500 are as follows (in order of weight in the index): technology, healthcare, consumer discretionary, communication services, financial services, industrials, consumer staples, utilities, real estate, energy and materials.

7 of the Best Mutual Funds on the Market Today

Low-cost index funds and exchange traded funds continue pilfering market share from actively managed mutual fund rivals, but the latter camp is still home to some investment ideas. In fact, this year's wild market environment, including both the first-quarter plunge and subsequent rebound, are among the factors highlighting some of the best mutual funds.

SPXL Great for Traders, But Keep it on a Short Leash

SPXL stock and any leveraged ETF can tantalize with big short-term gains, but holding these funds for months isn't worth the risk.