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 Best ETFs to Set and Forget

By Todd Shriber, InvestorPlace Contributor
These set-and-forget funds are some of the best ETFs to buy as a core for your portfolio. They're not weighed down by high fees either.

The XOP Oil ETF Looks Great as Its Holdings Start Their Earnings Season

By Todd Shriber, InvestorPlace Contributor
Given XOP's penchant for volatility, the oil ETF has recently been calm and steady. That is somewhat surprising when considering the spate of potential headline risk that oil ETFs have recently encountered. Earlier this week, the Trump Administration said the U.S. is nixing sanction waivers on Iranian oil next month, a move that sent crude prices soaring.

5 Mining ETFs to Dig Into

By Todd Shriber, InvestorPlace Contributor
Some mining ETFs offer long-term potential while others are just short-term trades. Here are five to consider.

Wall Street’s Got A New Marijuana ETF Neighbor To Stoke Pot Investing

By Todd Shriber, InvestorPlace Contributor
For investors who've not yet been involved in a marijuana ETF, YOLO could be worth considering over the near term.

3 Healthcare ETFs to Sell Amid Political Headwinds

By Todd Shriber, InvestorPlace Contributor
While the rest of the market continues upward, the healthcare sector -- and healthcare ETFs -- continue to struggle.

Most Investors Can Do a Lot Better Than Buying the EEM ETF

By Todd Shriber, InvestorPlace Contributor
EEM flipped that script by providing exposure to a slew of fast-growing developing economies under the umbrella of a single, passively managed ETF that, by the standards of 2003 when EEM debuted, was attractively priced.

5 High-Growth Funds to Buy for Outperformance

By Todd Shriber, InvestorPlace Contributor
As of April 12, the S&P 500 Growth Index is up 17.50% year-to-date, an advantage of 200 basis points over the S&P 500 Value Index.

7 Small-Cap Growth ETFs For Adventurous Investors

By Todd Shriber, InvestorPlace Contributor
Over the long term, small-cap ETFs generally overperform their large-cap counterparts -- if you can take volatility in the mean time.

7 Video Game ETFs That Will Make You a Winner

By Todd Shriber, InvestorPlace Contributor
There are not many dedicated video game ETFs, but these funds, directly and indirectly, fit that bill and will lead to solid gains.

6 Big Growth ETFs for Long-Term Investors

By Luke Lango, InvestorPlace Senior Investment Analyst
These six big growth ETFs give long-term investors robust exposure to the stock market's most powerful long-term growth tailwinds.

S&P 500 Sector SPDR Preview: What to Watch This Week

By Mark Putrino, CMT
Certain price levels in the S&P 500 sector SPDRs are more important than others, and an awareness of this can lead to profitable trading.

5 Europe ETFs to Consider As Talks of Brexit Continue

By Todd Shriber, InvestorPlace Contributor
Brexit is dragging on, but some Europe ETFs are thriving. Here are five to consider now if you're looking to invest in Europe.

BOTZ ETF Very Well May Be Your Best Artificial Intelligence Play

By Tezcan Gecgil, InvestorPlace Contributor
If you are interested in robotics and artificial intelligence stocks, you may consider adding the BOTZ EFT in you portfolio

5 of the Best Funds for Downside Protection

By Todd Shriber, InvestorPlace Contributor
Adding to the case for considering some of the best funds for downside protection are numerous factors, including flareups in the US/China spat, the Federal Reserve potentially reversing course and deciding to raise interest rates multiple times this year and the specter of markets pricing in concerns regarding the 2020 presidential candidates.

Is It Time to Buy the SPY?

By Todd Shriber, InvestorPlace Contributor
SPY is the go-to ETF for professional investors looking for cost-efficient, easy, liquid exposure to U.S. stocks.

3 Simple Reasons You Need to Start Buying VNQ ETF

By Will Ashworth, InvestorPlace Contributor
The VNQ gives you an investment in 188 stocks or funds involved in real estate. Diversified across many different segments of the real estate industry, it's top ten holdings -- 41% of VNQ -- are a who’s who of the best owners of real estate in the country.

7 Real Estate ETFs to Make a Property Push

By Todd Shriber, InvestorPlace Contributor
Investors now have a broader array of real estate ETFs to consider, allowing you to get tactical while accessing prominent themes.

5 Solar ETFs to Consider for Sunny Gains

By Todd Shriber, InvestorPlace Contributor
Solar ETFs are relatively new, but the group rises and falls in unison with crude. Considring the environment in energy, it's time to buy!

7 Funds to Buy If This Bull Market Continues

By Todd Shriber, InvestorPlace Contributor
If you think the bull market will continue you, these 7 ETFs are set up to profit from the markets' move up.
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