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 2019: The Powershares Water Resource ETF Is Steamin’

The Powershares Water Resource Portfolio is still one of the best ETFs to own until the end of 2019, and beyond.

Best ETFs for 2019: The iShares U.S. Healthcare Providers ETF Has Issues

Additionally, former Vice President Joe Biden remains one of the leading contenders for the 2020 Democratic nomination and he doesn't favor Medicare For All. In fact, his campaign is doing everything it can to persuade Democratic primary voters that Medicare For All is a bad idea and polling data suggest there's something to that strategy.

If You Like Alibaba Stock, these 3 ETFs Make Perfect Sense

While Alibaba stock is enticing, you may want to consider ETFs that have meaningful exposure to it. That way, if something goes wrong, your entire investment won’t go belly up.

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

ITB has been one of the best ETFs of 2019. With interest rates low and the economy strong, ITB could have still more upside.

Best ETFs for 2019: Will Good Times Continue for the iShares Mexico ETF?

Mexico's ETF has rallied 12% over the past month. Here's why the country's stocks are heating up as well as an overview of 2019's best ETFs.

10 Country ETFs to Play Asian Markets

The strength of the U.S. dollar has made country ETFs focusing on Asian markets really attractive. Here are 10 for you to consider.  

5 Mining ETFs That Stand Out Amid the Volatility

Investors considering mining ETFs may want to stay away from coal and steel and favor gold and silver for near-term gains.

Best ETFs for 2019: The Pacer Data & Infrastructure Real Estate ETF Rules

SRVR should remain one of the best ETFs to buy this year as it benefits from a combination of stable holdings with room for growth.

Marijuana ETF Universe Grows Again With Addition of Global X POTX

It remains to be seen which structure, active or passive, is most beneficial for investors considering marijuana ETFs. Excluding POTX simply because it's just a few days old, all of the marijuana ETFs that debuted this year along with the category's oldest member, ETFMG Alternative Harvest ETF (NYSEARCA:MJ), have been drubbed in 2019 as prices but not valuations have come down on a slew of previously beloved marijuana stocks.

Dividend ETFs to Buy After the Fed Cut Rates Once Again

Let's find out whether it is the right time to buy dividend ETFs after the Fed cut rates for the second time in 2019.

Best ETFs for 2019: Financial Sector Spider Reflects Bank Stock Struggles

XLF won't win the 2019 InvestorPlace ETF contest, but it's matching the market. That's good given deflation and falling interest rates.

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.