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 Financial ETFs to Buy as Interest Rates Rise

By Todd Shriber, InvestorPlace Contributor
There are some positive traits to consider with financial ETFs. If you're looking for bargains and rebound potential, here are some financial ETFs to buy.

Best ETFs for 2018: It’s the Final Round for the ETFMG Video Game Tech ETF

By Robert Waldo, InvestorPlace Senior Web Editor
Video game ETFs like the GAMR ETF still have tons of long-term potential to consider -- even if it doesn't come fast enough for the 2018 Best ETFs contest.

Best ETFs for 2018: Don’t Sweat This Quarter for the SBIO ETF

By Todd Shriber, InvestorPlace Contributor
On a year-to-date basis, SBIO still looks good, up 14.30%, or 310 basis points better than the Nasdaq Biotechnology Index. Year-to-date, SBIO is also outpacing the equal-weight S&P Biotechnology Select Industry Index.

Best ETFs for 2018: The Invesco Water Resources ETF Justifies Its Premium

By James Brumley, InvestorPlace Feature Writer
The Invesco Water Resources ETF, a water ETF, has been a fair performer this year, but the underlying theory behind it is very sound.

Best ETFs for 2018: Tariffs Batter the VanEck Vectors Semiconductor ETF

By Dana Blankenhorn, InvestorPlace Contributor
Trade wars may not hurt everyone, but chip stocks -- many of which are held in the SMH ETF -- are right in the line of fire.

5 Leveraged ETFs for Active Traders

By Todd Shriber, InvestorPlace Contributor
Leveraged ETFs are a risky, but enticing way for traders to make big bets on market pieces. These 5 ETFs are compelling short-term choices.

5 Gold ETFs to Buy for a Period of Crisis

By Todd Shriber, InvestorPlace Contributor
Gold hasn't had a good 2018, but now these gold ETFs are trading at a nice discount for when the metal bounces back.

7 Top Real Estate (REIT) ETFs to Buy

By Todd Shriber, InvestorPlace Contributor
Real estate investment trusts and the related ETFs lag the broader market this year, but REIT ETFs should rise along with interest rates.

5 Income ETFs That Will Strengthen Any Portfolio

By Todd Shriber, InvestorPlace Contributor
These income ETFs are ideal for investors looking to bolster their dividend profiles. Here's what income-seeking investors should know about each.

Best ETFs for 2018: This Isn’t the Year for Emerging Markets (DVYE)

By Charles Sizemore, Chief Investment Strategist, The Freeport Society
Trouble in Argentina and Turkey, in addition to trade concerns, have helped keep the DVYE ETF in the red this year.

7 Small-Cap ETFs Powering the Markets

By Todd Shriber, InvestorPlace Contributor
Small-cap ETFs and stocks have outperformed larger rivals this year, powering the market higher. Here are 7 small-cap ETFs to consider.

7 Benchmark-Clobbering ETFs to Buy

By Todd Shriber, InvestorPlace Contributor
Finding the best ETFs to buy can be trying, particularly with the universe of smart beta funds rapidly expanding. These funds, however, beat even their benchmarks.

7 Energy ETFs to Buy for a Potential Resurgence

By Todd Shriber, InvestorPlace Contributor
These energy ETFs could be investors' best bets in the oil patch as U.S. oil production hits record levels, beating Russia and Saudi Arabia.

7 Great Vanguard Funds to Buy

By Todd Shriber, InvestorPlace Contributor
These Vanguard funds are cost-effective and could be funds to buy over the near-term. Here's what investors need to know about each.

7 Fabulous Financial ETFs to Buy

By Todd Shriber, InvestorPlace Contributor
The S&P 500 is outperforming XLF by a margin of more than 4-to-1. XLF is one of many financial ETFs that weight components by market value, meaning those funds tilt toward the largest financial stocks, but there are other avenues for approaching the sector.

4 Most Successful ETF Launches of 2018

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We highlight four ETFs that have been able to pull in over $1 billion in AUM and have huge potential to dominate the market in the coming months. Compare Broker....

10 ETFs to Buy for a Rally

By Todd Shriber, InvestorPlace Contributor
The bull market has been going on for a long time, but if you want to focus on securities with some growth left, these are great ETFs to buy.

7 Top-Shelf Retail ETFs to Buy

By Todd Shriber, InvestorPlace Contributor
Retail funds like these 7 may be some of the best ETFs to buy in September because the retail space historically delivers impressive performances in the ninth month of the year.

4 Sector ETFs That Beat the Market in August

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We have highlighted four sector ETFs that easily crushed the market in August and could be better plays in the months ahead should the trends prevail. Compare B....
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