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.

Best ETFs for 2020: The AdvisorShares Vice ETF Bets Big on Booze

By InvestorPlace Staff
With the healthcare and alcohol sectors currently carrying ACT through 2020, ACT might improve its ranking in the Best ETFs contest later down the road.

The 5 Best 5G ETFs to Buy for Huge Gains in the 2020s

By Luke Lango, InvestorPlace Senior Investment Analyst
The 5G revolution is getting ready to change so many corners of the tech world. These are the best 5G ETFs to buy to play this megatrend.

Best ETFs for 2020: The Consumer Staples SPDR ETF Provides Solid Defense

By Kent Thune, InvestorPlace Contributor
XLP's holdings enable you to participate in market upside while minimizing downside potential, which makes it one of the best ETFs this year.

Best ETFs for 2020: The Alternative Harvest ETF Is Starting to Light Up

By Tim Biggam, InvestorPlace Contributor
The worst appears to finally be over for the MJ ETF as momentum begins to head higher. Look for it to become one of the best ETFs this year.

Take a Long and Hopefully Pleasant Trip with JETS

By David Moadel, InvestorPlace Contributor
Don't expect quick gains by any means, but you can certainly simplify your airline-investing experience through the JETS ETF.

Best ETFs for 2020: The Invesco QQQ Trust Should Keep Climbing Higher

By Readers' Choice
Here's why the QQQ is still one of the best ETFs to bet on, especially in a world marred by coronavirus woes.

7 Vice ETFs That Are Bound to Deliver Sinful Returns

By Will Ashworth, InvestorPlace Contributor
While some might overlook the vice stocks theme, there are reasons to take a closer look. Here are the best vice ETFs to buy.

New GERM ETF Debuts at Just the Right Time

By Todd Shriber, InvestorPlace Contributor
The race for a Covid-19 vaccine will bring eyes to the new GERM ETF, but there's long-term available here, too.

Best ETFs for 2020: The Renaissance IPO ETF Powers Higher in Q2

By Tom Taulli, InvestorPlace Contributor
The IPO ETF has shown much resilience despite the novel coronavirus, which makes it remain among the best ETFs for 2020.

Best ETFs for 2020: The U.S. Global Jets ETF Continues to Stall

By Vince Martin, InvestorPlace Contributor
The JETS ETF is no longer one of the best ETFs to buy, as a potential second wave of coronavirus infections imply more pain is ahead.

Best ETFs for 2020: The iShares Russell 2000 Growth ETF Storms Back

By Ian Bezek, InvestorPlace Contributor
The economic recovery will power IWO as one of the best ETFs. And renewed U.S.-China tensions will also bolster its American holdings.

Best ETFs for 2020: The Communication Services SPDR ETF Is on the Mend

By Todd Shriber, InvestorPlace Contributor
XLC is getting a lift from Alphabet and Facebook, but streaming and video games are catalysts that make it one of the best ETFs this year.

Best ETFs for 2020: SPDR FactSet Innovative ETF Is Still Among the Best

By Bret Kenwell, InvestorPlace Contributor
The XITK ETF fell about as much as the S&P 500 on the way down, but has rallied twice has hard from the lows, up 80%.

3 Safe ETFs for Investing in Leisure Stocks to Buy

By Todd Shriber, InvestorPlace Contributor
These days, it's hard to marry safety and leisure stocks, but investors can reduce volatility by eschewing stock picking and opting for these 3 ETFs to buy.

Best ETFs for 2020: The Global X Cloud Computing Fund Makes a Comeback

By Dana Blankenhorn, InvestorPlace Contributor
CLOU's holdings will always offer some sort of value in a post pandemic world, which makes it one fo the best ETFs to buy.

3 Precious Metals ETFs That Could Shine

By Todd Shriber, InvestorPlace Contributor
Interestingly, three of those four precious metals ETFs are beating the S&P 500 this year. In theory, the performances of precious metals stocks and funds should be better. The world is awash in easy monetary policies, which is depressing interest rates. As just one example, gold is more appealing when interest rates decline because bullion doesn't pay coupons or dividends.

7 Emerging Markets ETFs for Adventurous Investors

By Todd Shriber, InvestorPlace Contributor
In theory, blaming the emerging markets malaise on China because the country was the initial epicenter of the coronavirus appears to make sense. However, that argument doesn't hold water because the MSCI China Index is down just half a percent this year.

The 3 Best Vanguard ETFs for a Long-Term Retirement Portfolio

By Barbara Friedberg, InvestorPlace Contributor
A simple portfolio of Vanguard ETFs can capture diverisification and save time. This one works for pre-retirees and those in retirement.

JNUG Stock Is a Risky Gold Play That Looks Better as Inflation Looms

By Charles Sizemore, Chief Investment Strategist, The Freeport Society
It's easy to get burned trading leveraged ETFs, but they can also be profitable trades. hink of JNUG as a leveraged play on a leveraged play on a leveraged play on gold.
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