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.

7 Video Game ETFs That Will Make You a Winner

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

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

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

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

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

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?

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

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

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

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

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

5 High-Yield ETFs to Buy for Massive Income Potential

High-yield ETFs tempt with income but could offer capital appreciation if interest rates decline. Here are five to pay attention to.

Why Alerian MLP Is the High-Yield ETF Everyone Should Own Now

AMLP's holdings help drive its massive, 8% dividend yield, which makes Alerian one of the best ETFs for income investors to consider.

7 Energy ETFs That Could Be Running Out of Fuel

Energy ETFs have had a great 2019 so far. However, a number of headwinds are hitting the industry now, making these energy funds vulnerable.

7 China ETFs to Consider Right Now

China stocks and the related exchange-traded funds (ETFs) have been buoyed by an array of supportive factor. Here are 7 to watch.

10 Best ETFs for 2019: A Close Race at the Front

With one quarter down, a few funds are duking it out for the lead in the Best ETFs contest, while others are waiting for a reversal of fortune.

7 ETFs to Buy for Serious Diversification

A recent headline asked the question of whether the ETF market had peaked. Here are seven ETFs to buy regardless of the answer.  

Best ETFs for 2019: The iShares Core MSCI Emerging Markets ETF Looks Ahead

Emerging markets haven't lit the world on fire in the first quarter, but they could be set up to surge in the rest of 2019.

7 Materials ETFs to Buy Today

Of the 11 sectors in the S&P 500, materials is the most overlooked. However, that doesn't mean there aren't any good materials ETFs to buy.