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 Maybe-Marvelous Materials ETFs to Invest In

Since the materials sector cannot weather bear markets, making materials stocks too risky, materials ETFs may be the solution.

3 Defensive ETFs to Protect Yourself From Another Market Selloff

The time to get defensive is now. These three ETFs can help you add a big dose of defense to any portfolio.

7 High-Risk Chinese ETFs to Avoid … For Now

Chinese ETFs have potential to rebound, but are fraught with risk as well. Here are seven ETFs investors need to be cautious about.

Weighing the Risks With the Invesco QQQ ETF

The QQQ ETF has plenty to recommend it to investors, but the heavy weighting to just a few sectors and stocks can be a concern.

5 Currency ETFs to Consider At the Start of 2019

There are plenty of opportunities in the New Year with currency ETFs. Here are five ETFs investors should consider for significant gains.

5 Perfect ETFs to Buy for a Set-It and Forget-It Portfolio

These ETFs to buy stand out from the crowd if you're looking for a diversified portfolio amid all the chaos.

7 Bargain-Bin ETFs For Frugal Investors

ETF issuers are well aware of the potency of cheap ETFs, so there are plenty of wide-ranging choices for investors.

10 Best ETFs for 2019: Uncertainty Makes This Anyone’s Game

As we approach 2019, a fresh group of experts have made their picks for our Best ETFs for 2019 contest. Who will win?

5 Fed-Proof ETFs to Combat Rising Interest Rates

While not always bad, rising interest rates can pinch consumers and asset classes. These are the best ETFs to combat the Fed's hawkish tone.

7 Top Telecom ETFs to Consider

Telecom ETFs look a lot different now than they used to -- and there's a lot to like for interested investors.

5 Junk Bond ETFs for Bold Bond Investors

Junk ETFs are struggling, but there are some overlooked opportunities to consider. Here are five high-yield funds to buy.

Best ETFs for 2019: Capitalize on Mexico’s Strength With the EWW ETF

Media headlines make Mexico seem really scary right now, but it's fundamentals are strong, and the new NAFTA deal should help EWW in 2019.

Best ETFs for 2019: iShares U.S. Healthcare Providers ETF Can Run Higher

Although there are some risks tied to long-successful ETFs like IHF, I still feel that 2019 could be one of its best years. Here's why.

Best ETFs for 2019: SPDR Gold Shares Will Shine in 2019

If you are looking for a safe-haven play in 2019 with potential for gains in an uncertain market, GLD is an outstanding choice.

Best ETFs for 2019: Can the iShares Emerging Markets ETF Surge?

The tariffs on trade between the U.S. and China have put a damper on some of the big hitters in EEM, but there's upside if those clear.

Best ETFs for 2019: Bet on Emerging Markets with the iShares Emerging Markets ETF (IEMG)

Emerging markets had a rough 2018, but that set up IEMG, the iShares Core MSCI Emerging Markets ETF, for a much better 2019.

5 ETFs to Lower Your Taxes

Want to avoid Uncle Sam's fingers in your wallet? Then turn towards ETFs for your portfolio. Here are five ETFs that can help fight taxes.

Best ETFs for 2019: Pacer Data & Infrastructure Real Estate ETF Preps for 5G

The SRVR ETF offers a sense of reliability intertwined with exciting longer-term catalysts based on the rollout of 5G. This makes it one of the best ETFs to buy in 2019.

5 Chinese ETFs to Buy in the New Year

If you're looking for a rebound play and can stomach a little risk, there's a lot to like about some Chinese ETFs.