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.

3 Ways to Play the Breakout in Energy Stocks

OIl prices may have broken out to sustainable new highs, and here's how to buy energy stocks from a conservative, medium and aggressive angle.

The 3 Best ETFs For Aggressive Returns

While stock-picking gets all the glory, the best Vanguard ETFs offer a combo of consistency and performance that's tough to beat.

5 Oil Stocks That Are On Fire Right Now (and 2 ETFs)

Stocks push higher Monday on M&A hype in the semiconductor space, but the single most interesting move underway is in the oil stocks.

Play These Inverse ETFs if Wall Street Loses Momentum

These inverse ETFs could prove beneficial if markets turn rocky.

7 Tech ETFs That Will Soar on Microsoft Corporation (MSFT) Blockbuster Earnings Beat

Microsoft delighted investors with stellar fiscal first-quarter 2018 results on strong performance in its fast-growing cloud business.

1 ETF and 3 Japanese Stocks to Buy as “Abenomics” Gets a Major Boost

With the recent reemergence of Japan Prime Minister Shinzo Abe, Japanese stocks are becoming great stocks to buy again.

ETFs in Focus on Aerospace and Defense Earnings

Major players in the Aerospace and Defense industry beat market estimates.

7 ETFs to Help You Cover the World

U.S. stocks have had a good run, but now it's time for international stocks to shine. Get exposure to these with these 7 ETFs to buy.

The 10 Best Dividend ETFs for Yield-Hungry Investors

Why look to single stocks to satisfy your need for yield, when you can invest in these dividend ETFs and get exposure to plenty of names?

3 ETFs to Buy In Case a Correction Hits

Good times are continuing in the S&P 500 right now, but the correction is coming. These ETFs keep the bears at bay.

Here’s How to Play a Resurgence in Oil and Energy Stocks

If you've been hesitant to step into XLE stock in fear of a faux recovery, this may convince you it's almost safe to step into the Energy Select Sector SPDR ETF.

4 Dividend Aristocrat ETFs for Any Market Conditions

Dividend-focused products offer safety in the form of payouts and stability in the form of mature companies that are less volatile to the large swings in stock...

Why These 3 Commodity ETFs Are on a Tear

These commodity ETFs or industrial ETFs are performing exceptionally well this year.

5 ETFs Set to Lead the Market Higher

Even in a world where markets keep pushing into all-time highs, these ETFs can still give an investor something to cheer about.

7 Country ETFs Worth Owning Outside U.S.

With the number of U.S.-listed stocks shrinking, now, more than ever, owning country ETFs outside the U.S. isn’t such a bad idea.

Why Copper ETFs Are on a Tear

Copper prices and the related ETFs are riding high on hopes of improvement in the Chinese economy.

Is it Time to Buy Regional Bank ETFs?

Regional Bank ETFs have been rising with improving economy and rate hike hopes. Here is what investors need to know about these ETFs.

The 3 Best Tax-Smart ETFs to Buy Today

Exchange-traded funds (ETFs) and low taxes go a hand in hand. Here are three of the best ETFs to buy to keep the tax man at bay.

5 Dirt Cheap Dividend ETFs to Buy Now

Frugal dividend investors do not need to fret. There are plenty of cheap dividend ETFs on the market. These funds have lower fees to attract more assets.