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.

7 American ETFs for the Hometown Crowd

By Todd Shriber, InvestorPlace Contributor
American ETFs stocks are again outpacing their international rivals, giving some credibility to having a home country bias.

Gold Stocks Are a Safe Haven From the Upcoming Recession

By Tezcan Gecgil, InvestorPlace Contributor
If the global recession gets worse in the rest of the year, then gold stocks may continue to be good buys.

SPXL’s Allure of S&P 500 Outperformance is Too Risky for the Near-Term

By Chris Markoch, InvestorPlace Contributor
The SPXL stock was a top performer in the recent bull market. But there are reasons beyond the virus to avoid this 3X ETF for the long term.

Be Careful Using Leveraged JNUG Stock to Buy Gold

By Tezcan Gecgil, InvestorPlace Contributor
JNUG stock provides double the return of the underlying index over a specific day. Therefore it is only appropriate for short-term traders and not long-term investors.

The U.S. Global JETS ETF Is a Controversial Pick That Will Pay Off

By Todd Shriber, InvestorPlace Contributor
Airline stocks are under siege due to Covid-19, but investors who have faith in the group should consider the JETS ETF.

The 10 Best Index Funds to Buy and Hold

By Kyle Woodley, Senior Investing Editor, Kiplinger
The 10 best index funds are a mix of buy-and-hold ETFs that will serve you for decades, as well as a couple tactical trading tools.

The 5 Best Contrarian ETFs to Buy in the Coronavirus Aftermath

By Todd Shriber, InvestorPlace Contributor
Investors looking to make bets on some out of favor asset classes and sectors may want to consider these contrarian ETFs.

6 Vanguard ETFs to Build a Better Portfolio

By Neil George
If you're searching for funds, look no further than these Vanguard ETFs. These six picks represent serious income and growth potential.

7 Artificial Intelligence ETFs to Buy for Today and Tomorrow

By Todd Shriber, InvestorPlace Contributor
Artificial intelligence (AI) is taking a variety of industries by storm and with that movement come a plethora of investment implications. Fortunately, in what feels like a universe of thematic funds teeming with obscure products, some of the best ETFs to consider are AI funds.

The VanEck Vectors Gold Miners ETF Finally Has a Chance to Shine Again

By Todd Shriber, InvestorPlace Contributor
Plenty of factors point to more upside for gold this year and that's a trend that could boost the fortunes of the GDX ETF too.

The Direxion Daily Junior Gold Miners ETF Isn’t the Best Play on Gold

By David Moadel, InvestorPlace Contributor
Holding JNUG only makes sense for traders with a strong tolerance for risky stocks and a specific time frame in mind.

5 of the Best Socially Responsible ETFs to Buy

By Todd Shriber, InvestorPlace Contributor
These socially responsible ETFs demonstrate the strength of this increasingly popular investing approach in rough market environments.

5 ETFs for Savvy Millennial Investors

By Todd Shriber, InvestorPlace Contributor
Millennials can put time to work and even invest in themselves with some of the following exchange traded funds.

5 ETFs to Buy to Profit From Market Volatility

By Todd Shriber, InvestorPlace Contributor
There are ways for investors to profit from elevated market volatility, but for many investors, these are the best ETFs to buy right now.

JNUG Isn’t the Gold ETF for Most Investors

By Todd Shriber, InvestorPlace Contributor
Leveraged ETFs are volatile and that's certainly true of those with JNUG and others with exposure to miners.

Why Most Investors Should Pass on Direxion Junior Gold Miners Bull 3X ETF

By InvestorPlace Research Staff
Investors should avoid JNUG unless they have experience with leveraged ETFs. Thankfully, there are other options for gold bulls.

5 Low-Risk Funds for Cautious Investors

By Todd Shriber, InvestorPlace Contributor
There are hundreds of low-risk funds on the market today, but few are alike, meaning investors need to do some evaluating before buying.

7 of the Best Healthcare ETFs to Purchase for 2020

By Todd Shriber, InvestorPlace Contributor
Don't ignore healthcare stocks because 2020 is an election year. Some of these funds are poised for big upside.

The Best (And Worst) Part of Trading Gold ETFs

By James Brumley, InvestorPlace Feature Writer
Gold mining ETFs line DUST, JNUG and NUGT dish out huge, trade-worthy swings, but the downside of being wrong may not be worth the risk.
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