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.

10 Best ETFs for 2019: The Race for #1 Intensifies

Some of the best ETFs on the market today might surprise you, while others are much less shocking. Here are ten ETFs to keep an eye on.

7 of the Best Schwab ETFs for Low Fees

While the number of Schwab ETFs is small, it is easy to understand why the company is one of the industry's more impressive growth stories: many Schwab ETFs are inexpensive.

The New Cannabis ETF Is the Market’s Cheapest Marijuana Fund

For investors looking for a safer way than individual stock picking to invest in marijuana, the Cannabis ETF is a brand new, cheap pot play.

3 ETFs to Buy That Make Perfect Graduation Gifts

These three ETFs perfectly balance growth, diversification and low fees, making them ideal ETFs to buy for recent graduates.

If You Like Gold Stocks Now, Don’t Sweat the Pessimistic Headlines

Gold stocks and GLD just hit a wall, but don't write them off. Anything can still happen because speculators remain in control..

7 of the Best SPDR ETFs — Besides SPY and GLD

SPDR ETFs span an array of asset classes, including stocks, bond, commodities and real estate, among others. Here are 7 of the best ETFs to buy from SPDR.

Best ETFs for 2019: iShares Core MSCI Emerging Markets ETF Will Level Up

The iShares Core MSCI Emerging Markets ETF (IEMG) still has a shot at being among the best ETFs to buy this year as long as these two things happen.

Best ETFs For 2019: The iShares U.S. Healthcare Providers ETF Can Recover

iShares U.S. Healthcare Providers ETF (IHF) may not win the best ETFs contest, but it is poised to deliver some upside in the second half of 2019.

Best ETFs for 2019: SPDR Gold Shares (GLD) Is Shining Brighter

The GLD ETF crushed the S&P 500 in Q2. Will the trend continue in the second half of 2019 and lead GLD to the Best ETFs title?

Best ETFs for 2019: iShares MSCI Mexico ETF Is Still a Great Play

With political risk declining and the economy set to pick up steam in Mexico, EWW stock might be the best way to play this emerging market.

Best ETFs for 2019: Pacer Data & Infrastructure Real Estate ETF Can Win

Even if it doesn't come out on top at the end, the Pacer Benchmark Data & Infrastructure Real Estate ETF (SRVR) will still be one of the best ETFs of 2019.

Best ETFs for 2019: The Global X Robotics and AI ETF Is Just OK Right Now

Some of the macro issues, such as the U.S.-China trade war, have taken a toll on the BOTZ ETF so far. But it hasn't been a complete flop in 2019.

Best ETFs for 2019: Water Widens Its Lead From Drip To Flow

Invesco Powershares Water Resources ETF is one of the best ETFs so far this year. PHO holdings stand to benefit from $1T infra spend.

The 7 Best ETFs to Own for a 5G Boom

For investors, 5G could be a massive tailwind, propelling 5G stocks and the related opportunities, including 5G's best ETFs.

Best ETFs for 2019: The iShares MSCI Emerging Markets ETF Is Struggling

Amid trade war tensions and the general slowing of the Chinese economy, the EEM ETF still has a lot to prove to become one of the best ETFs of 2019.

3 Marijuana ETFs to Buy for Safer Cannabis-Based Gains

Marijuana stocks could be great long-term investments. However, they are still a risky bet. These marijuana ETFs make owning them a little less dangerous.

3 of the Best ETFs for Investors Betting on a Value Rebound

These could be some of the best ETFs to buy if the value factor gets its act together. Here's what you need to know about each.

Best ETFs for 2019: iShares U.S. Home Construction ETF Still Has a Chance

ITB stock was my pick for the Best ETFs of 2019. However, after big gains throughout the year, the case is more narrow.

5 of the Best-Performing ETFs for 2019 So Far

Due in large part to trade-war headlines, it's been a volatile year for stocks and ETFs. As a result, some of the best ETFs in 2019 so far have been thematic funds.