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.

Oversold JNUG Could Be a Near-Term Gold Mine

By Ian Cooper, InvestorPlace Contributor
With central banks flooding the world economy with liquidity, geopolitical tensions and uncertainty with elections, JNUG stock may run higher.

6 ETFs for Real Exposure to Virtual Reality

By Todd Shriber, InvestorPlace Contributor
VR stocks and investments become more alluring as investors discover the wide array of uses for AR and VR technologies. These range from surgery simulation, military training, heads-up displays for pilots as well as some educational and psychological pursuits.

7 ETFs for the End of the Coronavirus

By Todd Shriber, InvestorPlace Contributor
The Covid-19 pandemic dinged a slew of asset classes, but these ETFs are positioned to benefit when the virus is squashed.

JNUG Stock is a Terrible Investment For Most Types of Traders

By Marie Brodbeck, InvestorPlace Contributor
While it seems some of the newest traders on the market are flocking toward risky plays like JNUG stock, investors shouldn't overlook how unnecessarily risky it is for most people.

7 Inexpensive, High-Dividend ETFs to Buy

By Todd Shriber, InvestorPlace Contributor
These high dividend ETFs come with income and low fees. Here's what income seeking investors need to know about each ETF.

BETZ ETF Could Be a Promising Wager on Sports Betting Stocks

By Todd Shriber, InvestorPlace Contributor
The BETZ ETF is a new way to address interest in sports wagering. The recently launched fund includes 30 sports betting stocks.

7 Equal-Weighted Index Funds to Buy for 2020 and Beyond 

By Will Ashworth, InvestorPlace Contributor
The S&P 500’s top five stocks account for 19.8% of the index’s total weight. These seven index funds avoid getting top-heavy.

Pet Care Stocks: The PAWZ ETF Is the Ultimate Recession-Proof Investment

By David Moadel, InvestorPlace Contributor
With a strong but diversified focus on the pet-care market, the PAWZ ETF could be the ultimate recession-proof investment.

3 International ETFs to Buy as the World Starts Moving Again

By Todd Shriber, InvestorPlace Contributor
International ETFs are still trailing their U.S. counterparts, but these three funds offer investors an exciting opportunity right now.

Use the Junior Gold Miners Index ETF Like a Call Option

By Larry Ramer, InvestorPlace Contributor
JNUG stock is risky, but if investors view it like a call option during periods of economic instability, it holds great potential.

The 5 Best 5G ETFs to Play for the Future

By Todd Shriber, InvestorPlace Contributor
5G ETFs offer the best way for investors to get involved in the 5G movement without picking individual stocks.

Don’t Let the U.S. Global Jets ETF Tempt You

By InvestorPlace Research Staff
Airline stocks continue to rage higher and may continue to do so. But even if that's the case, I'm not attracted to the JETS ETF right now.

The 7 Most Bought ETFs Since the Market Bottomed

By Todd Shriber, InvestorPlace Contributor
The most bought ETFs since the March market bottom feature exposure to a variety of asset classes and some surprises, too.

Let the Buyer Beware with JNUG Stock

By Chris Markoch, InvestorPlace Contributor
With turmoil in the economy, there's a strong case for gold. But leveraged ETFs like JNUG stock are truly a gamble.

Don’t Hold Onto the Junior Gold Miners ETF for Too Long

By Ian Bezek, InvestorPlace Contributor
Direxion recently reduced the leverage ratio of JNUG stock from 300% to 200%. But the shares are still too risky for investors.

The InvestorPlace Q&A: ProShares Pet Care ETF Is a Treat for Investors

By John Kilhefner, Senior Managing Editor, Lango Franchise
The pet care industry is trending higher, even as the pandemic puts a crimp on big business. How does ProShares aim to capture the upside with its PAWZ ETF?

7 Fidelity Index Funds to Ground Your Portfolio

By Neil George
It can be tempting to chase red-hot companies and moonshot ideas, but investors are better off building portfolios with index funds.

USO Is a Broken Oil ETF and Not the Right Crude Bet for Most Investors

By Todd Shriber, InvestorPlace Contributor
Over the near-term, USO is undoubtedly tempting because oil prices are in rally mode. After plunging into single-digit territory in March as the novel coronavirus outbreak punished riskier assets, West Texas Intermediate (WTI) futures closed at $33.42 per barrel on Friday, May 22, capping a fourth consecutive winning week.

The Direxion Daily Jr. Gold Miners Bull 2X ETF Isn’t What You Think It Is

By Josh Enomoto, InvestorPlace Contributor
Thanks to the return of gold sentiment, leveraged ETFs like JNUG are suddenly on investors’ radar. But before taking a bite, make sure you understand what you’re really buying.
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