Legendary Trader: “Buy These Three Stocks Before this September Event”

Luke Lango believes an event scheduled for mid-September is set to trigger a massive market shock, potentially defining the winners and losers for the rest of the year.  

Wed, September 11 at 8:00PM ET
 
 
 
 

ETF Investing

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.

This ETF Scores by Getting Forensic

FLAG holds the top 400 of the S&P 500 based on earnings quality. It looks for, well, red flags about earnings in order of importance, and dumps the bottom 100. Brilliant!

Seeking Scandinavian Stocks? Try an ETF

Scandinavian stockholders have a lot to smile about as they avoided the worst aspects of the eurozone crisis. Try an ETF if you want exposure to the region.

Don’t Be Too Quick to Dump on Treasury ETFs

TLT and other Treasury ETFs aren't screaming buys, but they're more attractive than they were a few months ago.

Why Junk Is a Better Bet Now Than Stocks

It holds up better than equities in a downturn -- which is certainly coming, although most investors are too busy being fat and happy to notice.

Watch These ETFs for State of the Union Reaction

Obama's agenda could open at least short-term opportunities for keen-eyed investors in sectors ranging from consumer staples to alternative energy.

These 2 ETFs are More Precious than Gold

Investors should have exposure to precious metals like gold and silver, but right now, platinum and palladium might be best-positioned to make your portfolio shine.

The Breakfast Trade Is On!

Investors can (and should) tap the booming popularity of breakfast staples such as coffee and sugar through exchange-traded funds.

ETF Alternatives for Last Week’s Hot Stocks

This week we look at the auto, financial, health care, defense, and industrial stocks that InvestorPlace writers recommended last week.

Take Profits on MLP Mania

Hype for MLPs soared before the fiscal cliff, and many rallied last month. However, a quick break might be in the cards now.

ETF Alternatives for Last Week’s Hot Stocks

This week we look at forestry, social media, biotech, environmental and Latin American stocks.

It’s an ETF Picker’s Market

In some sectors, it just doesn’t pay to go stock shopping when you can buy the ETF instead. But that's some -- not all. Here are a few examples.

Happy 20th Birthday, ETFs!

When State Street launched its SPY two decades ago, it sparked a revolution that's reshaping investing -- for the better.

ETF Alternatives for Last Week’s Hot Stocks

This week we look at some of the hottest picks in consumer discretionaries, industrials, conglomerates and REITs.

Funds Bitten by Apple Will Be Twice Shy

With its mighty tumble -- especially below the key $500 mark -- big fund and institutional holders won't be quick to buy again.

Love MLPs? You’ve Got 2 New Fund Options

Global X and Barclays have brought new MLP-focused exchange-traded products to the market. Here's a look at each, and whether either adds anything new to the field.

How to Invest Like Yale

Yale, the second-wealthiest school in the U.S., has non-traditional investment taste ... but you can imitate its style through exchange-traded funds.

ETF Alternatives for Last Week’s Hot Stocks

Here's a look at ETFs that can give you the industrial, retail, consumer discretionary, Internet, and energy stocks InvestorPlace writers picked last week.

How to Capitalize on the Collapsing VIX

The VIX is at levels last seen prior to the 2007-2008 financial crisis. There are opportunities here, but be careful: The world of VIX ETFs is a minefield.

The Best Commodity Play: Plain-Jane ETFs

More than 100 ETFs can get you in touch with commodities, but average Joe investors should skip the complex funds and target these straightforward picks.