Exchange-traded funds, like mutual funds, aren’t always appreciated… but ETFs can be the strongest investments in your portfolio. ETFs are essentially baskets of stocks, in which you buy yourself exposure to a number of sectors, industries and trends. These can be traditional in nature, with steady dividend payments, or more aggressive, with exposure to hot trends like marijuana. Either way, our analysts have covered it here.
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7 ETFs With Oodles of Diversification
Portfolio diversification has its advantages. It can help investors reduce risk and correlations, gain exposure to an increased number of asset classes, market capitalization segments and regions and mitigate exposure to company-specific risks.
5 Nasdaq ETFs for Tantalizing Tech Investments — Besides the QQQ
When it comes to Nasdaq ETFs, the QQQ is the first that springs to mind, but here are a few other choices for great tech investments.
5 Automobile ETFs That Could Rev Up
As their focus widens away from traditional cars and toward the future of transportation, these auto ETFs become interesting plays.
9 Set-It-And-Forget-It ETFs to Simplify Your Portfolio
Sometimes you may need or want a portfolio that can earn you money without a lot of babysitting. Here are 9 ETFs to help you do just that.
The New Cannabis ETF Is the Market’s Cheapest Marijuana Fund
For investors looking for a safer way than individual stock picking to invest in marijuana, the Cannabis ETF is a brand new, cheap pot play.
If You Like Gold Stocks Now, Don’t Sweat the Pessimistic Headlines
Gold stocks and GLD just hit a wall, but don't write them off. Anything can still happen because speculators remain in control..
Best ETFs for 2019: iShares Core MSCI Emerging Markets ETF Will Level Up
The iShares Core MSCI Emerging Markets ETF (IEMG) still has a shot at being among the best ETFs to buy this year as long as these two things happen.
Best ETFs For 2019: The iShares U.S. Healthcare Providers ETF Can Recover
iShares U.S. Healthcare Providers ETF (IHF) may not win the best ETFs contest, but it is poised to deliver some upside in the second half of 2019.
Best ETFs for 2019: SPDR Gold Shares (GLD) Is Shining Brighter
The GLD ETF crushed the S&P 500 in Q2. Will the trend continue in the second half of 2019 and lead GLD to the Best ETFs title?
Best ETFs for 2019: iShares MSCI Mexico ETF Is Still a Great Play
With political risk declining and the economy set to pick up steam in Mexico, EWW stock might be the best way to play this emerging market.
Best ETFs for 2019: Pacer Data & Infrastructure Real Estate ETF Can Win
Even if it doesn't come out on top at the end, the Pacer Benchmark Data & Infrastructure Real Estate ETF (SRVR) will still be one of the best ETFs of 2019.
Best ETFs for 2019: The Global X Robotics and AI ETF Is Just OK Right Now
Some of the macro issues, such as the U.S.-China trade war, have taken a toll on the BOTZ ETF so far. But it hasn't been a complete flop in 2019.
Best ETFs for 2019: Water Widens Its Lead From Drip To Flow
Invesco Powershares Water Resources ETF is one of the best ETFs so far this year. PHO holdings stand to benefit from $1T infra spend.
