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: SPDR FactSet Innovative ETF Is Still Among the Best

By Bret Kenwell, InvestorPlace Contributor Jun 24, 2020

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 Jun 24, 2020

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 Jun 24, 2020

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 Jun 24, 2020

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 Jun 22, 2020

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 Jun 19, 2020

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 Jun 18, 2020

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.

Oversold JNUG Could Be a Near-Term Gold Mine

By Ian Cooper, InvestorPlace Contributor Jun 17, 2020

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 Jun 17, 2020

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 Jun 16, 2020

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 Jun 12, 2020

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 Jun 11, 2020

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 Jun 11, 2020

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 Jun 10, 2020

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 Jun 10, 2020

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

Repligen Stock Could See Significant Upside With Coming ETF Realignment

By Louis Navellier, Editor, Growth Investor Jun 8, 2020

Smart beta ETFs typically rebalance every 90 days. The next big rebalance will come in the next few weeks and likely push healthcare stock Repligen (RGEN) higher.