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.

VelocityShares Daily 2x VIX Short Term ETN (TVIX): The Quick Guide to TVIX

By Todd Shriber, InvestorPlace Contributor
The VelocityShares Daily 2X VIX Short-Term ETN (TVIX), like other volatility exchange-traded products, can spell trouble for novice traders.

7 Preferred ETFs Made for Income Investors

By Todd Shriber, InvestorPlace Contributor
While the iShares U.S. Preferred Stock ETF (PFF) holds a dominant perch among preferred stock ETFs, there are plenty of other preferred ETFs to consider!

iShares US Real Estate ETF (IYR): The Quick Guide to IYR

By Todd Shriber, InvestorPlace Contributor
The iShares U.S. Real Estate ETF (IYR) offers an investment in a diverse portfolio of REITs ... and the big dividends that come along with.

Direxion Daily Small Cap Bear 3X Shares (TZA): The Quick Guide to TZA

By Todd Shriber, InvestorPlace Contributor
The Direxion Daily Small Cap Bear 3X Shares (TZA) can deliver big gains in a short time ... but it can also claim your shirt.

SPDR S&P Biotech (ETF) (XBI): The Quick Guide to XBI

By Todd Shriber, InvestorPlace Contributor
Biotechnology investors have turned the equal-weight SPDR S&P Biotech ETF (XBI) into one of the largest sector plays. Is it right for you?

ProShares Trust Ultra VIX Short Term Futures ETF (UVXY): The Quick Guide to UVXY

By Todd Shriber, InvestorPlace Contributor
The ProShares Ultra VIX Short-Term Futures ETF (UVXY) is a leveraged play on market volatility. But the UVXY may be too risky for some.

5 Hot Global Dividend ETFs You Can Buy Right Now

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Bond yields are creeping up. Brace yourselves with these high-dividend ETFs.

Direxion Shares Exchange Traded Fund Trust (JDST): The Quick Guide to JDST

By Todd Shriber, InvestorPlace Contributor
Like any leveraged ETF, the Direxion Daily Junior Gold Miners Index Bear 3X Shares (JDST) can deliver big gains in a short time frame.

Exxon Mobil Corporation (XOM) Stock Is a Buy Despite Hurricane Mayhem

By James Brumley, InvestorPlace Feature Writer
In the short run, Hurricane Harvey was a problem for XOM stock. Nothing really changed the long-term outlook for Exxon Mobil though.

5 Great Stocks and ETFs for Your Starter Portfolio

By Todd Shriber, InvestorPlace Contributor
A good starter portfolio should mix great stocks and great ETFs. Here are some tips for young investors as they build their starter portfolios.

iShares Silver Trust (ETF) (SLV): The Quick Guide to SLV

By Todd Shriber, InvestorPlace Contributor
The iShares Silver Trust (SLV) is the largest silver ETF ... and one of the largest commodities ETFs of any type. But is SLV right for you?

8 REIT ETFs to Buy for Massive Long-Term Gains

By Todd Shriber, InvestorPlace Contributor
Investors looking more income and yield should consider these REIT ETFs to buy. A few can be had for cheap, while others offer large yields.

Vanguard Income ETFs

By Kent Thune, InvestorPlace Contributor
This set of five Vanguard income ETFs covers a wide variety of choices for investors wanting dividends at a low cost.

7 Turnaround Stocks and ETFs Charging Higher

By Anthony Mirhaydari, InvestorPlace Market Strategist
Stocks blast higher on Monday as Irma wasn't quite as catastrophic as forecast and fears over a nuclear exchange with North Korea fade.

Trade the ‘Hurricane Effect’ in the Energy Select Sector SPDR (ETF) (XLE)

By Tim Biggam, InvestorPlace Contributor
Take a bearish stance on the Energy ETF (XLE), which is now at the highest overbought reading since its last major top.

7 of the Best (And Worst) Alternative Investments

By Will Ashworth, InvestorPlace Contributor
Institutional investors pay big fees for alternative investments. These are the best and worst choices for retail investors.

iShares MSCI Japan ETF (EWJ): The Quick Guide to EWJ

By Todd Shriber, InvestorPlace Contributor
Among the scores of single-country ETFs dedicated to Japanese shares, the iShares MSCI Japan ETF (EWJ) is the largest. But is it right for you?

SPDR KBW Regional Banking (ETF) (KRE): The Quick Guide to KRE

By Todd Shriber, InvestorPlace Contributor
The SPDR S&P Regional Banking ETF is a mid-cap fund dwelling in a land of large-cap financial services ETFs. Is the KRE right for you?

10 Dividend Investments to Set and Forget

By James Brumley, InvestorPlace Feature Writer
Income seekers have plenty of choices, but not all dividend investments are the same. Here are some especially potent dividend stocks and funds.
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