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 Great ESG ETFs to Buy That Investors Should Keep Their Eye On

By Aaron Levitt, InvestorPlace Contributor
Investing with your morals has hit the big time, as ESG ETFs let you do it with ease. That said, here are 3 worth buying for your portfolio.

7 Great ETFs to Buy for the Rise of 5G

By Todd Shriber, InvestorPlace Contributor
5G is here and its deployment could be epic. Investors can get on the action with some of the following 5G ETFs.

3 Transportation ETFs to Leave at the Gate

By Todd Shriber, InvestorPlace Contributor
For investors currently mulling transportation exchange traded funds, the good news at the moment may just be there's a limited universe (just seven) to examine. For patient market participants, there are some forward-looking funds that may be worth a glance in the future, but for now it may be best to leave most transportation ETFs sitting on the tarmac.

3 Great Funds for Investors Interested in Bitcoin

By Todd Shriber, InvestorPlace Contributor
Bitcoin is coming back to start 2020 and while there isn't yet a dedicated ETF for the digital coin, these funds could be decent replacements.

SPY: Things Are Getting Interesting, but for Some Overlooked Reasons

By Todd Shriber, InvestorPlace Contributor
Big tech names are dominating the market capitalization of the SPY ETF. However, that’s not necessarily a bad thing because the tech surge today is fundamentally more sound than it was in the 2000s-era tech bubble.

7 European ETFs to Buy as the Continent Begins Its Rebound

By Todd Shriber, InvestorPlace Contributor
European equity markets have long lagged the U.S. But these European ETFs are worth a second look with nice valuations and yields.

5 Great Tech ETFs That Aren’t the XLK

By Aaron Levitt, InvestorPlace Contributor
When it comes to tech ETFs, the XLK rules the roost. But there are other ETFs in the sector that gives it a run for its money. Here are 5 of the best.

5 Unusual ETFs to Wrap Your Head Around

By Todd Shriber, InvestorPlace Contributor
Unusual ETFs have potential, but investors should stay away from the complex and focus on tangible investment ideas.

3 Great Alternative Energy ETFs to Buy as Traditional Energy ETFs Lag

By Todd Shriber, InvestorPlace Contributor
Old guard energy stocks are still struggling, but investors can find winners in the alternative energy ETF arena.

3 Safe ETFs to Buy for an Overvalued Market

By Todd Shriber, InvestorPlace Contributor
Gaining value and safety in the same investment vehicle can be a daunting task, but these three safe ETFs show it's possible and profitable.

7 Energy ETFs to Buy for a Rebound in 2020

By Todd Shriber, InvestorPlace Contributor
Traditional energy stocks and exchange-traded funds took some lumps last year, but some energy ETFs still offer value and income potential.

3 ETFs to Buy Instead of Popular Mutual Funds

By Aaron Levitt, InvestorPlace Contributor
Low-cost ETFs make for great mutual fund substitutes. Here are three great ETFs to buy instead of their actively managed cousins.

7 Great Financial Services ETFs to Buy Now for 2020

By Will Ashworth, InvestorPlace Contributor
One of the winning themes in the year ahead are bank stocks. That said, here are seven financial services ETFs to buy to ride that wave. 

7 Dividend ETFs to Own for the Next 30 Years

By Todd Shriber, InvestorPlace Contributor
Bond yields are falling, but these dividend ETFs can help investors bolster their income profiles for the long term.

7 Socially Responsible ETFs to Buy in 2020

By Todd Shriber, InvestorPlace Contributor
More investors are looking to add virtue to their portfolios. That could put these socially responsible ETFs in focus in 2020.

10 Mid-Cap ETFs to Buy for Next Decade

By Will Ashworth, InvestorPlace Contributor
The ETF has grown its total net assets to $1.6 billion in less than five years, a reasonably quick run to the billion-dollar mark. Unlike most passive ETFs that rebalance quarterly, JHMM is reconstituted and rebalanced semi-annually.

8 Quirky ETFs for Not-So-Quirky Profits

By Josh Enomoto, InvestorPlace Contributor
Based on the changing global environment, standard ETFs might not cut it. However, quirky ETFs may just be strange enough to provide robust profitability.

3 Great Funds for New ETF Investors

By Todd Shriber, InvestorPlace Contributor
QQQ is one of the best funds for new ETF investors, particularly those on the younger side with long time horizons, because it offers broad-based, cost-effective exposure to many storied communication services and technology companies.

3 of the Best Biotech ETFs on the Market

By Todd Shriber, InvestorPlace Contributor
The fourth quarter has been a different story. IBB, the largest biotech ETF by assets, is up 16.65% since Oct. 1, pushing its year-to-date gain to 26.57% as of Dec. 20. That after months of investors pulling money from actively managed biotech funds, but that situation is starting to correct as well as data out this month indicate investors are warming to biotech assets again.
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