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.

5 of the Best Socially Responsible ETFs to Buy

By Todd Shriber, InvestorPlace Contributor May 11, 2020

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 May 11, 2020

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 May 5, 2020

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 May 4, 2020

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 Apr 29, 2020

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 Apr 29, 2020

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 Apr 28, 2020

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 Apr 23, 2020

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.

3 Entertainment ETFs That Could Be Major Bounce Back Plays

By Todd Shriber, InvestorPlace Contributor Apr 22, 2020

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 Apr 20, 2020

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 Apr 9, 2020

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 Apr 6, 2020

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 Apr 6, 2020

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 Apr 1, 2020

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 Apr 1, 2020

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 Mar 31, 2020

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.