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.

Why the Invesco QQQ ETF Will Likely Struggle in 2020

By Tim Biggam, InvestorPlace Contributor
The QQQ ETF will struggle in 2020 given lofty valuations and waning momentum. Here's what to expect from the fund in the New Year.

10 Best ETFs for 2020: The Competition Is Stacked Full of Potential

By Robert Waldo, InvestorPlace Senior Web Editor
Choosing the best ETF in 2020 won't be easy, but many of these funds stand a chance at being among the best ETFs to buy for next year.

7 Best Vanguard ETFs for 2020

By Kent Thune, InvestorPlace Contributor
The best Vanguard ETFs for 2020 will likely be those that can perform well in a slowing economy. These Vanguard funds are up to the task.

3 of the Worst ETFs in 2019

By Todd Shriber, InvestorPlace Contributor
Some of this year's worst ETFs could bounce back in 2020, but for others, it could be another rough year following a dismal 2019.

Best ETFs for 2020: The SPDR FactSet Innovative Technology ETF Will Grow

By Bret Kenwell, InvestorPlace Contributor
The XITK ETF will be among the best ETFs, as its holdings - companies at the head of leading technological innovations - should rebound.

7 ETFs That Investors Charged Into This Year

By Todd Shriber, InvestorPlace Contributor
The other prominent theme has been investors' ongoing affinity for inexpensive ETFs. While not all of the best ETFs are extremely cheap, there are plenty of strong funds out there with low expense ratios and those fees are falling. Additionally, basically every brokerage firm of note eliminated commissions on ETFs this year, so the asset class is becoming even more cost-effective to embrace.

Best ETFs for 2020: Consumer Staples Select Sector Fund (XLP) Is a Winner

By Kent Thune, InvestorPlace Contributor
Consumers won't slow their spending in 2020; they'll just be more selective. This environment should make XLP one of the best ETFs to buy.

Best ETFs for 2020: The Communication Services ETF (XLC) Will Power Up

By Todd Shriber, InvestorPlace Contributor
XLC holds Alphabet, Facebook, Disney, Netflix and more stocks that will make it one of the best ETFs to buy in 2020.

Best ETFs for 2020: Former Champion Invesco QQQ Trust Returns

By Readers' Choice
Many experts expect 2020 to be another strong year for stocks. If that ends up being true, then the QQQ ETF will undoubtedly be among the best ETFs for the year.

Best ETFs for 2020: The U.S. Global Jets ETF (JETS) Is Ready to Soar

By Vince Martin, InvestorPlace Contributor
Airline stocks have been left out of the market rally, but that should change in 2020, making JETS one of the best ETFs to consider now.

Best ETFs for 2020: The AdvisorShares Vice ETF Is a Long-Term Winner

By InvestorPlace Staff
The ACT ETF has long-term durability with concentrated exposure to select companies related to alcohol, cannabis and tobacco.

Best ETFs for 2020: Bet on Newly Public Companies With IPO ETF

By Tom Taulli, InvestorPlace Contributor
Next year the market should see some interesting IPOs. My pick for the best ETFs contest is a play on that, and IPO stocks in general.

Best ETFs for 2020: Global X Cloud Computing Fund (CLOU) Will Be King

By Dana Blankenhorn, InvestorPlace Contributor
The CLOU exchange-traded fund will be one of the best ETFs for 2020, as cloud computing continues to grow in relevance.

Best ETFs for 2020: The Alternative Harvest ETF (MJ) Will Light Up

By Tim Biggam, InvestorPlace Contributor
The Alternative Harvest ETF (MJ) has a shot at being one of the best ETFs next year, as its holdings should bounce off their all-time lows.

Best ETFs for 2020: iShares Russell 2000 Growth ETF (IWO) Is the Best Bet

By Ian Bezek, InvestorPlace Contributor
The stock market should post more dazzling gains in 2020. However, a change in market leadership will make small-cap ETFs like IWO among the best ETFs to buy for the New Year.

7 of the Best ETFs for Downside Protection

By Todd Shriber, InvestorPlace Contributor
Fortunately, that objective is easily met with an array of exchange traded funds (ETFs). In fact, ETFs are arguably the best instruments with which to bolster downside protection or profit from swooning equities because the fund structure eliminates the time constraints associated options strategies and the need to identify the right stocks to sell short

5 Cheap ETFs That Aren’t Actually a Good Value

By Todd Shriber, InvestorPlace Contributor
The number of cheap ETFs is on the rise, but not all of these low-fee funds are a good value. Here are 5 cheap funds to avoid.

5 ETFs for Oodles of Monthly Dividends

By Aaron Levitt, InvestorPlace Contributor
Dividend ETFs can provide plenty of needed monthly income in retirement. Here are five that can do the trick for investors.

7 ETFS That May Not Make It Through 2020

By Todd Shriber, InvestorPlace Contributor
Forecasting the next funds to hit the ETF graveyard can be tricky as the decision to hit the “off” switch lies with the issuer, but a combination of low assets and weak volume usually is widely viewed as a tell that a fund may not be long for the world.
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