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 ETFs to Buy for the Rest of 2019

As we look to the second half of 2019, investors should continue emphasizing portfolio balance while looking for ETFs to buy that increase portfolio diversity.

5 Restaurant ETFs to Sink Your Teeth Into

In the absence of a legitimate restaurant ETF, consider one of these funds with decent exposure to the dining out and delivery themes.

Saudi Attack Threatens Oil Supply: Oil ETFs Set to Soar

Oil prices and oil ETFs jumped following an attack on the heart of Saudi Arabia's oil production facilities.

3 ETFs to Buy If You Want to Go Long Netflix Stock

Another Netflix competitor just arrived on the scene. With the streaming wars heating up, here are three ETFs to buy to own NFLX stock without the volatility.

Stay Short in SPDR Gold Shares ETF

The gold rally was impressive but the GLD ETF needs to retest lower prices to build a better base. The bulls will fight for control soon.

7 Tech ETFs to Invest In Now

Relying on a resolution to the trade spat to fuel tech ETFs can be a volatile bet. But some of these funds are still worth a look here and now.

5 All-Weather ETFs to Buy for Turbulent Markets

Here are five all-weather ETFs to buy as the markets swing back and forth on trade war and recession worries.

3 ETFs to Buy for Ease of Mind Amid Constant Market Volatility

These three ETFs to buy can help put your mind at ease amid all the current volatility, as each can help give you general safety to help ride out the current storm.

Just Leave These 5 Industrial ETFs Alone for Now

While not as export-dependent as the energy or technology sectors, industrials aren't as export-defensive as, say, healthcare, real estate or utilities. As such, the Industrial Select Sector SPDR (NYSEARCA:XLI), the largest industrial ETF, is lower by a market-lagging half a percent.

7 of Worst ETFs — Boot These From Your Portfolio Right Now

Investors do not need to avoid equities altogether, but this is an environment that rewards defense and many of the worst ETFs aren't that. Here are some of the ETFs to avoid over the near-term or considering removing from your portfolio before larger losses mount.

3 Durable High-Growth ETFs That Can Endure

High-growth ETFs could be on the mend and investors may want to consider this trio of funds before the market rebounds.

7 Fintech ETFs to Buy Now for Fabulous Financial Exposure

When you buy a fintech ETF, you'll be embracing stocks at the forefront of emerging technologies like blockchain and trends such as the gig economy.

The MJ ETF Solves Some of the Problems of Pot Stocks — But Not All of Them

Long-term investors should buy into an ETF like the MJ ETF only if they are comfortable with the fundamental drivers behind all pot stocks.

7 Vanguard Funds for Conservative Investors

These Vanguard funds check a lot of boxes for income-starved, risk-averse investors looking for action in a volatile market.

5 of the Best Utility ETFs to Invest in Now

Utility ETFs are some of the best ETFs to buy in tough times. Here are five that stand out from the crowd, while retaining the sector's general sense of safety.

5 Silver ETFs That Will Keep Shining

Silver ETFs are on fire and these five funds are among the best that focus on that theme. Here's what investors need to know about each ETF.

5 Clean Energy ETFs to Buy for 2019

Alternative energy is booming and these clean energy ETFs to buy offer ideal ways to tap into that theme. Here's what investors need to know.

7 Transportation ETFs That Are Ready to Rally

Transportation ETFs aren't all the same ... investors should look under the hood before embracing these products.

6 Big Growth ETFs to Buy For the Second Half of 2019

Growth stocks have been hit hard in August, but this pain is temporary, and these growth ETFs look ready to rally into the end of the year.