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 of the Best Growth ETFs

Investors looking for low-cost, diversified exposure to growth stocks are wise to consider one of the 7 best growth ETFs on the market.

3 Dividend ETFs for Retired Investors to Add to Their Portfolios

These 3 dividend ETFs provide solid income for retired investors, and they have enough diversity to add security to any portfolio.

3 ‘Risk Parity’ ETFs to Play the Volatility Collapse

U.S. equities are surging Wednesday after a relatively mixed Consumer Price Index report. Nervousness is high, however, after the February jobs report revealed a surprising rise in wages. Profit from these ETFs to buy!

5 ETFs to Cut Through the Volatility

Has volatility gotten you feeling seasick these days? Try one of these five ETFs to feel better and fight the market's movements in your portfolio.

3 Emerging Market ETFs to Beat the Market

But be careful -- emerging market ETFs can be unpredictable, and the potential for bigger gains also opens the danger of bigger losses.

5 Mid-Cap Growth ETFs for a Roller-Coaster Market

Mid caps offer the best of both the worlds, allowing growth and stability in portfolios simultaneously. Compare Brokers...

3 Preferred Stock ETFs to Buy for Consistent Income

Preferred stocks carry fixed dividend payments that are prioritized over dividends on common stock. With that in mind, here are three preferred stock ETFs to buy for income and higher yields.

5 Low Beta ETFs to Buy as Bulls Play Hide and Seek

The stock market bulls are playing hide and seek as the Dow Jones Industrial Average has been trading in wild swings this week. Compare Brokers...

3 Sector ETFs to Buy Now at Discounted Prices

Those who are keeping their nerve during the Dow Jones correction can find strong sector ETFs to buy at incredible prices.

5 Risky, But Rewarding, Ways to Play the Rebound

These stocks and ETFs to buy have a good chance to give investors handsome rewards; however, they are not without significant risk.

7 Emerging Markets ETFs for Cost-Conscious Investors

With the dollar weakening, fundamentals improving and earnings growth resurgent, emerging markets could post another solid year in 2018. The following low-cost emerging markets ETFs are fine ideas for cost-conscious investors.

5 New ETFs to Watch in 2018

Last year has some great new ETFs hit the marketplace. Here are five of the best that launched.

The 10 Best ETFs of January 2018

These were the some of the best ETFs in January. Each outperformed the S&P 500 by at least 5% or more. Here's what investors need to know about each ETF.

4 Ways to Play the Bond Market Meltdown

These four ETFs to buy will help you take advantage of the bond market meltdown. Here's what you need to know about each ETF.

3 Alternative ETFs to Reduce Portfolio Risk

You must have alternative ETFs in your portfolio or you are taking on enormous risk. Here's what you need to know about these unique funds.

3 Marijuana ETFs That Will Have a Huge 2018

In the world of ETFs, the most widely anticipated products are those related to cryptocurrencies and marijuana stocks. Investors will be waiting awhile for digital currency ETFs as regulators recently rebuffed plans for such funds. Fortunately, marijuana ETFs are not encountering the same resistance.

3 Actively Managed ETFs to Beat the Market

Not all ETFs are passively managed. These actively managed ETFs have managers with specific approaches that are worth taking note of.

ICOs Take Center Stage in CryptoCurrency Market Mania

Investors are being robbed repeatedly through ICOs, which are easy to hack, may be run by crooks and lack any regulatory controls.

3 ETFs to Buy the Blockchain in 2018

Among financial technologies, blockchain is fairly new. but it's actually almost a decade old. The rise of bitcoin and the private blockchain has led to Wall Street validating the technology, and these three blockchain ETFs allow you to speculate without too much risk.