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 ETFs to Navigate the Market Crunch

By Todd Shriber, InvestorPlace Contributor
Despite volatility, data suggest investors buy exchange-traded funds, as some ETFs could prove ideally suited for the current environment.

5 ETFs to Buy to Play the New Economy

By Aaron Levitt, InvestorPlace Contributor
The new economy is here with the break-neck pace of innovation. With that, these are five ETFs to buy for the Fourth Industrial Revolution.

7 Emerging Markets Funds to Diversify Your Portfolio

By Todd Shriber, InvestorPlace Contributor
Emerging markets funds are getting drubbed, but these ETFs could be rebound plays. Here's what you need to know about each.

5 Consumer Staples ETFs to Add to Your Shopping Cart

By Todd Shriber, InvestorPlace Contributor
Among consumer ETFs, consumer staples ETFs have lagged, but there are signs of turnaround. FSTA, KXI, ORG, PSL and RHS are ready to profit.

7 Closed-End Funds to Consider Buying Today

By Todd Shriber, InvestorPlace Contributor
Closed-end funds trade like stocks and provide intraday liquidity, a feature not found on mutual funds. Here are five CEFs to buy.

7 Best ETFs to Buy Now for Defensive Stocks

By Kent Thune, InvestorPlace Contributor
We highlight some of the best defensive ETFs to buy in order to protect your portfolio from market weakness.

5 Low Volatility ETFs for Skittish Investors

By Todd Shriber, InvestorPlace Contributor
These five low volatility ETFs can help investors stay engaged with stocks during tumultuous times. Here's what you should know about each.

5 Homebuilding ETFs for the Daring

By Todd Shriber, InvestorPlace Contributor
This isn't a safe place to park your money, but homebuilding ETFs could be in for some love, and a number of these funds are on clearance.

Fans of Tilray Stock Ought to Ride MJ to Success

By Will Ashworth, InvestorPlace Contributor
If you want to own Tilray stock, ETFs continue to be the smart way to gain exposure to highflying marijuana stocks.

10 Best ETFs for 2018: Still a Close Race at the Head of the Pack

By Jessica Loder, InvestorPlace Assistant Editor
As the Best ETFs contest enters its final quarter, there are a few contenders that could reasonably take the trophy for 2018.

7 Country-Specific ETFs to Buy

By Todd Shriber, InvestorPlace Contributor
As investors' appetite for country-specific ETFs has evolved, so have the offerings from ETF issuers. Today, the universe of country-specific ETFs includes small-cap funds and sector funds, among other concepts.

Rising Rates Are No Problem for These 5 ETFs

By Aaron Levitt, InvestorPlace Contributor
These are some of the best ETFs to buy that can help limit the effects of higher rates, as the Federal Reserve continues to increase them.

Best Stocks for 2018: The REMX ETF Continues to Drag

By John Jagerson and Wade Hansen
The business of the companies that make up REMX should still be growing, but trade fears are keeping investors away.

5 America-First ETFs to Buy

By Todd Shriber, InvestorPlace Contributor
Controversy aside, there scores of exchange traded funds (ETFs) that help investors focus on domestic investment themes. In fact, some of this year's best ETFs are not just domestic equity funds, but those ETFs where member firms generate significant portions of revenue from within the U.S.

7 Industrial ETFs to Consider as Earnings Season Approaches

By Todd Shriber, InvestorPlace Contributor
Industrial ETFs may not be the most exciting investments, but these 7 could make big moves this earnings season.

5 Tech ETFs to Buy as Earnings Gear Up

By Todd Shriber, InvestorPlace Contributor
The rise of a new communications sector has made it more difficult to identify the best tech ETFs to buy. Here are five that still stand out.

Best ETFs for 2018: The Powershares QQQ Trust Stays Strong

By Readers' Choice
The QQQ ETF is battling for the lead in the Best ETFs for 2018 contest as we head into the final quarter. Here's why it can win.

The 7 Best ETFs of the Third Quarter

By Todd Shriber, InvestorPlace Contributor
Some of the best ETFs in the third quarter should keep it going in the fourth quarter. Here are seven ETFs investors should keep their eyes on.

Best ETFs for 2018: The XLE ETF Is Energized for Q4

By Kent Thune, InvestorPlace Contributor
With momentum going into Q4 2018, investors who don't mind the potential for price volatility may find energy ETF XLE attractive.
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