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.

Ethan Allen Stock Soars on Q1 Earnings Guidance

By Karl Utermohlen, InvestorPlace Writer Oct 11, 2018

Ethan Allen stock (ETH) was up more than 8% on Thursday afternoon as the company revealed its preliminary first-quarter earnings guidance.

5 Homebuilding ETFs for the Daring

By Todd Shriber, InvestorPlace Contributor Oct 11, 2018

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 Oct 11, 2018

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 Oct 10, 2018

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 Oct 10, 2018

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 Oct 9, 2018

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 Oct 9, 2018

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 Oct 9, 2018

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 Oct 8, 2018

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 Oct 4, 2018

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 Oct 4, 2018

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 Oct 2, 2018

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 Oct 2, 2018

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

5 Financial ETFs to Buy as Interest Rates Rise

By Todd Shriber, InvestorPlace Contributor Oct 1, 2018

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 Sep 28, 2018

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 Sep 28, 2018

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.