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 Best ETFs for Slow and Steady Growth

By Todd Shriber, InvestorPlace Contributor
Recent volatility increases remind us that the best strategies are slow and steady. Here are the best ETFs to buy for safe, long-term gains.

7 Biotech ETFs to Consider for 2019

By Todd Shriber, InvestorPlace Contributor
Biotech ETFs lagged in 2018, but that doesn't mean there aren't healthcare funds to consider for 2019.

5 High-Fee ETFs Worth Paying Up For

By Todd Shriber, InvestorPlace Contributor
Sometimes, higher fees for exchange-traded funds are worth it. When looking for ETFs to buy, investors shouldn't always skip those with higher expense ratios.

The 10 Best ETFs to Buy in 2019

By Todd Shriber, InvestorPlace Contributor
There are bound to be a slew of factors determining what will be the best ETFs of 2019. Here are 10 to watch.

7 Micro-Cap ETFs That Punch Above Their Weight

By Will Ashworth, InvestorPlace Contributor
If you’re looking for your portfolio to outperform in the long run, these are the ETFs to buy that will help you achieve your goal.

Seek Shelter With These 7 REIT and Utilities ETFs

By Todd Shriber, InvestorPlace Contributor
Utilities ETFs and real estate funds are typically inversely correlated to rising Treasury yields. Here's what conservative investors should know.

If You Must Own CHK Stock at Least Buy It as Part of This ETF

By Will Ashworth, InvestorPlace Contributor
Doug Lawler has been calling for free cash flow neutrality for some time. In March 2017, InvestorPlace’s Ian Bezek commented that the company felt it could be free cash flow neutral by 2018. Tagline:

5 Low-Fee ETFs That Aren’t All That Great

By Todd Shriber, InvestorPlace Contributor
Investors love cheaper funds, but there are plenty of examples of where low-fee ETFs are not the best options.

The 7 Best ETFs to Buy for the Holiday Shopping Season

By Todd Shriber, InvestorPlace Contributor
Some of the best ETFs for the holiday shopping season are not traditional retail plays. Here are several ETFs that approach the space differently.

5 Best-Performing ETFs to Buy for Value Hunters

By Todd Shriber, InvestorPlace Contributor
Some of the best ETFs in October were value funds, indicating value stocks could finally be on the mend, particularly if growth and momentum fare continue struggling. In October, some of the best ETFs were simply less bad.

7 ETFs for the Investing Opportunities of Tomorrow

By Todd Shriber, InvestorPlace Contributor
A slew of thematic exchange traded funds (ETFs) provide access to the technology themes of tomorrow while helping investors remove the need for stock picking. While some of these funds have decent track records, an increasing number of artificial intelligence ETFs, robotics ETFs, and electric vehicle (EV) ETFs, just to name of few, have come to market this year.

7 Crude Oil ETFs to Consider on the Dip

By Todd Shriber, InvestorPlace Contributor
Over the near-term, buying oil ETFs will likely require patience with crude careening toward its worst monthly performance in over two years. For adventurous investors, here are some oil ETFs to consider right now.

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.
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