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.

3 Entertainment ETFs That Could Be Major Bounce Back Plays

By Todd Shriber, InvestorPlace Contributor
Entertainment ETFs are being slammed because of Covid-19, but some are showing signs of life and could be worth a near-term look.

3 Tech ETFs to Trade Into the Wildest Earnings Season Yet

By Nicolas Chahine, InvestorPlace Contributor
In spite of the worldwide quarantine, tech ETFs continue to shine. That said, earnings season is upon us -- and they have center stage again.

The Top 3 Ways to Trade a Pullback in Volatility

By Ian Cooper, InvestorPlace Contributor
When volatility begins to fall, you want to be well positioned to make money. Here are the top three ways to do just that.

5 Dividend Aristocrat ETFs Perfect for Building an Income Portfolio

By Todd Shriber, InvestorPlace Contributor
With S&P 500 dividends under duress this year, investors should focus on quality dividend aristocrat ETFs that offer impressive growth.

10 Best ETFs for 2020: An Unpredictable Turn Could Prove Profitable

By Robert Waldo, InvestorPlace Senior Web Editor
It's difficult to find the ETFs to buy amidst a crisis such as the coronavirus outbreak. But some investment themes are more conducive to a comeback than others.

The 7 Best Fidelity ETFs Tactical Investors Should Buy Now

By Todd Shriber, InvestorPlace Contributor
Fidelity has a growing ETF footprint and some of the following cost-efficient products can get investors into the firm's ETF stable.

3 High Dividend ETFs to Buy for Troubled Waters

By Todd Shriber, InvestorPlace Contributor
With interest rates low all over the world, investors want income, but they need to be selective with high dividend ETFs.

Best ETFs for 2020: The iShares Russell 2000 Growth ETF Can Recover

By Ian Bezek, InvestorPlace Contributor
Small-cap growth stocks got pounded in March. However, they should be resilient as the economy starts to recover, which means IWO could still be one of the best ETFs this year.

Best ETFs for 2020: Consumer Staples SPDR Fund Offers a Perfect Defense

By Kent Thune, InvestorPlace Contributor
For those seeking downside protection, while still participating in market upswings, XLP is one of the best ETFs to consider now.

Best ETFs for 2020: The Alternative Harvest ETF Can Escape Virus Damage

By Tim Biggam, InvestorPlace Contributor
The MJ ETF still has a shot at being one of the best ETFs in 2020, as marijuana becomes an essential business during the coronavirus crisis.

Best ETFs for 2020: The U.S. Global Jets ETF Will Stay Grounded

By Vince Martin, InvestorPlace Contributor
At the start of the year, the JETS ETF looked like one of the best ETFs for 2020. But a pandemic and hidden risks support a 50% decline.

Best ETFs for 2020: The Renaissance IPO ETF Got Major Help From Zoom

By Tom Taulli, InvestorPlace Contributor
The Renaissance IPO ETF could still be among the best ETFs to buy this year as some stocks in its portfolio soften the blow from the coronavirus pandemic.

Best ETFs for 2020: Communication Services SPDR Fund Is a Rebound Play

By Todd Shriber, InvestorPlace Contributor
The XLC ETF followed markets lower this month, but it still has exciting growth prospects that could make it one of the best ETFs this year.

Best ETFs of 2020: The Global X Cloud Computing Fund Should Be a Winner

By Dana Blankenhorn, InvestorPlace Contributor
The CLOU ETF could be among the best ETFs to buy this year since it invests in cloud applications, which have seen accelerating growth since the coronavirus pandemic began.

Best ETFs for 2020: SPDR Innovative Technology Fund Still Has Room to Run

By Bret Kenwell, InvestorPlace Contributor
The XITK ETF still has plenty of upside potential once we surpass the coronavirus issue, which means it could still be among the best ETFs to buy this year.

There are Better Choices Out There Than the QQQ ETF

By Larry Ramer, InvestorPlace Contributor
The Global X E-Commerce ETF and Kraneshares CSI China Internet have much more exposure to strong, positive trends than the QQQ ETF. 

3 Monthly Dividend ETFs for Reliable Income

By Todd Shriber, InvestorPlace Contributor
As their name implies, monthly dividend ETFs deliver distributions each month, whereas many of their counterparts do so on a quarterly basis. For those new to the world of ETFs, it's commonplace that fixed income funds pay interest every month, but the universe of equity-based funds that are monthly dividend payers is significantly smaller.

Best ETFs for 2020: The Invesco QQQ Trust Still Holds Promise

By Readers' Choice
Although the QQQ has suffered along with many other ETFs, its holdings should remain strong both during and after the coronavirus pandemic. This could make it one of the best ETFs for 2020.

Gold Bullion and the GLD ETF Have Serious Tailwinds Now

By Todd Shriber, InvestorPlace Contributor
Gold and gold ETFs like GLD are sagging to start 2020, but the current market setting is conducive to more upside.
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