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.

Best ETFs for 2018: Vanguard VSS ETF Is a Perfect One-Stop Shop for 2018

By Jeff Reeves
The Vanguard FTSE All World Ex-U.S. Small Cap ETF is the best ETF for 2018. The VSS ETF offers diversification and big profit potential.

Best ETFs for 2018: The Energy Select Sector SPDR (ETF) Will Power Ahead

By Kent Thune, InvestorPlace Contributor
If you want to hold the best ETFs for 2018, look for sector bets that have a combination of contrarian play and momentum -- like XLE.

Best ETFs for 2018: Break Through With the ALPS Medical Breakthroughs ETF

By Todd Shriber, InvestorPlace Contributor
Trying to pick just the right biotech stock to invest in? The ALPS Medical Breakthroughs ETF (SBIO) eases that burden.

Best ETFs for 2018: Powershares Water Resource Portfolio Is a Pack Leader

By James Brumley, InvestorPlace Feature Writer
The Powershares Water Resource Portfolio (PHO) lets investors play in a usually overlooked but amazingly consistent industry.

New Vanguard ETFs Could Mark Paradigm Shift for Indexing Strategy

By James Brumley, InvestorPlace Feature Writer
Six new ETFs from Vanguard suggest it's even tougher to find ways of even just matching the market's performance.

Best ETFs for 2018: ETFMG Video Game Tech ETF Will Slay All in Its Path

By Robert Waldo, InvestorPlace Senior Web Editor
The GAMR ETF, an exchange-traded fund focused on video games and technology should be one of the best ETFs to buy in 2018. Here's why.

Best ETFs for 2018: VanEck Vectors Semiconductor ETF Is a Lazy Investor’s Boon

By Dana Blankenhorn, InvestorPlace Contributor
SMH offers an easy way for a small or passive investor to play the semiconductor industry, and its value has tripled in the last five years.

7 Best Technology ETFs for 2018 and Beyond

By Todd Shriber, InvestorPlace Contributor
There are no guarantees that technology ETFs will repeat the boffo performances delivered last year, but the trends are in their favor.

Oil Prices Set for a Big 2018: Here’s How You Can Profit

By Lawrence Meyers, InvestorPlace Contributor
With oil now recovering, here are a several ways you can take advantage of higher oil prices in the near future.

Beware! Another Stock Market Crash Is Coming — Soon!

By Lawrence Meyers, InvestorPlace Contributor
Another market crash will occur. It may be a slow-motion crash or a sudden one, but either way, here's how to prepare.

7 Best Healthcare ETFs for 2018

By Jeff Reeves
The best healthcare ETFs for 2018 offer growth and stability. These funds show healthcare investing is both low risk and high reward.

The 7 Best Tax-Smart ETFs to Buy Today

By Aaron Levitt, InvestorPlace Contributor
ETFs provide plenty of tax-smart plays. With that said, here are seven great ETFs to buy to help you lower your taxes this year.

5 ETFs to Buy for the Future of Retail

By Robert Waldo, InvestorPlace Senior Web Editor
Retail isn't dead, but it is changing ... drastically. These retail ETFs to buy will help you profit from the transformation.

10 Best ETFs of 2017

By Jeff Reeves
The 10 Best ETFs of 2017 all put up gains of more than 50%. More importantly, these are the best ETFs with strong momentum as we enter 2018.

7 Low-Cost Vanguard ETFs to Kick-Start Your Portfolio in 2018

By Todd Shriber, InvestorPlace Contributor
Vanguard ETFs had an amazing 2017, and they'll likely have an impressive 2018 as well. But which funds are best to jump start your portfolio?

7 Best Cheap Index Funds and ETFs to Buy

By Todd Shriber, InvestorPlace Contributor
Research shows that investors love cheap index funds and ETFs. Here are seven to buy that are ideal for cost-conscious investors.

The Vanguard Health Care ETF Is a Strong Buy After Its Powerful Rally

By Richard Band
Now that the tax bill is done, healthcare will be back in 2018 and VHT will shine. Here's what investors need to know about the Vanguard Health Care ETF.

7 Emerging Market ETFs to Buy for Big Gains in 2018

By Jeff Reeves
These seven emerging market ETFs and frontier market funds provide diversification, growth and even big dividends for investors.

10 Best ETFs to Buy for a Stellar 2018

By Josh Enomoto, InvestorPlace Contributor
After a surprisingly bullish 2017, don't expect a repeat performance. Instead, be selective and win with these best ETFs to buy for 2018!
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