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 Global X Robotics and AI ETF Powers Ahead

The The Global X Robotics & Artificial Intelligence Thematic ETF, or BOTYZ ETF, had a great quarter, as the markets went into a bull phase.

Best ETFs for 2019: Deflation Holds Down Interest Rates, The XLF Slows

Lower costs for money could be signaling a recession, or just that technology is continuing to feed deflation. Either way it has stymied the XLF ETF somewhat.

The 10 Best ETFs to Buy in the Second Quarter

As we move into April and beyond, these are some of the best ETFs to capitalize on overall and seasonal strength.

7 ETFs for a Millennial Portfolio

The next generation of investors is more into exchange-traded funds than ever. These millennial ETFs deserve a place in younger investors' portfolios.

7 Specialty Retail ETFs to Buy the Industry’s Disruption

The retail space, like many other once-traditional spaces, is being disrupted, and retail ETFs are starting to reflect that disruption.

7 of the Best High-Yield Funds for 2019 and Beyond

We spotlight 7 of the best high-yield ETFs in diverse categories to help find the right funds for your portfolio.

Why Now Might Be a Good Time to Buy QQQ

The Nasdaq-100 Index is one of the most widely followed gauges of U.S. equities. Over the past 10 years, the QQQ ETF is up more than 606%.

The 5 Best ETFs to Buy for a Complete Income Portfolio

You can build a top-notch income portfolio by using a simple group of ETFs. These are the 5 best ETFs to create a solid base.

7 Financial ETFs to Buy

While several sectors are outperforming financial services this year, there are some financial ETFs offering impressive returns.

No Smoking Zone: 5 Tobacco-Free Funds for ESG Investors

As investors become increasingly concerned with the social responsibility of their investments, these tobacco-free funds should light up.

Go Across the Pond With These 7 European ETFs

Some European ETFs have been mostly steady, even in the face of Brexit talks, and some of these funds offer value for prescient investors.

7 ETFs to Buy to Ride the Longevity Economy

As people live longer, the longevity economy will continue to grow. These seven ETFs to buy give investors the edge.

7 Disruptive Tech ETFs to Buy

For investors willing to take on a bit more risk in search of true disruption in the tech space, there are a slew of thematic tech ETFs that offer dedicated exposure to some of the most compelling tech themes; exposure that is hard to come by in traditional tech ETFs.

Should You Buy the Vanguard S&P 500 ETF? 3 Pros, 2 Cons

Many investors often look for what they consider to be the “perfect ETF,” While it is accurate to say the VOO ETF is a solid ETF, it is not perfect. Like any other fund, VOO has its pluses and minuses.

5 Transportation ETFs to Buy for a Road to Profits

The transportation sector is a key way to determine the health of the overall market. Here are 5 transportation ETFs to buy.

The 10 Best-Performing ETFs This Year

If you're looking for some of 2019's best-performing ETFs, we've created a list of 10 excellent funds to start with.

5 Cheap ETFs Worth Considering

Nearly 280 ETFs listed in the U.S. sport price tags of $20 or less, and some of these cheap ETFs have serious potential.

The 7 Best Healthcare ETFs for a Sector Rebound

While traditional healthcare ETFs are not delivering jaw-dropping performances in the first quarter, there are some encouraging signs.

7 Best Energy Funds to Outperform the Market

U.S. crude prices are in the midst of their best January/February run since 1984, and these energy ETFs hold the sector's top performers.