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 ETFs to Watch During the Market Meltdown

By Anthony Mirhaydari, InvestorPlace Market Strategist
Keep an eye on these ETFs as the Dow rolls over amid hawkish Fed minutes and an increasingly volatile response from Trump on Charlottesville.

Forget Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. (AMD), Buy This ETF Instead

By Will Ashworth, InvestorPlace Contributor
Don’t be greedy with Advanced Micro Devices. Hedge your bet with the XSD ETF that will protect against AMD's volatility.

US Aerospace and Defense ETF (ITA) Hits New 52-Week High

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Aerospace and Defense ETF hit a new 52-Week high amid increased geopolitical risks.

The 3 Best Small-Cap ETFs to Buy Now

By Aaron Levitt, InvestorPlace Contributor
ETFs that focus on small-cap stocks are a great way to get extra returns. These three small-cap ETFs are some of the best around.

The 3 Best WisdomTree ETFs to Buy Now

By Todd Shriber, InvestorPlace Contributor
The best WisdomTree ETFs help investors generate income. Here are three ETFs from WisdomTree that are ideal for income-seeking investors.

The 3 Best PowerShares ETFs to Buy Now

By Todd Shriber, InvestorPlace Contributor
Invesco's PowerShares has one of industry's biggest lineups of specialized funds. These are three of the top PowerShares ETFs right now.

3 Dividend Growth ETFs You Should Get to Know

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Dividend growth stocks are public companies that have shown a track record of successive year-over-year increases in their dividend payments to shareholders....

3 Dividend Growth ETFs You Probably Didn’t Know Existed

By David Fabian, FMD Capital Management
These dividend growth stocks represent an attractive way for income investors to augment their portfolios at a low cost.

Insurance ETFs Leading Financials on Q2 Earnings

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Given the robust Q2 results, insurance ETFs have been outperforming the other corners of the financial space over the last one month.

7 Cheap Index Funds to Build Your Portfolio Around

By Kyle Woodley, Senior Investing Editor, Kiplinger
These cheap index funds offer comprehensive access to U.S. stocks, global equities, bonds and more for just a few bucks a year.

The 3 Best Global X ETFs to Buy Now

By Todd Shriber, InvestorPlace Contributor
The best Global X ETFs offer investors exposure to income-generating asset classes, previously hard to access countries and regions and commodities-related equities.

Vanguard REIT Index Fund (VNQ): The Quick Guide to VNQ

By Todd Shriber, InvestorPlace Contributor
The Vanguard REIT ETF (VNQ) is the biggest REIT exchange-traded fund, and offers investors the high yields of the real estate sector.

If the U.S. Dollar Remains Weak, Bet on These Stocks and ETFs

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Here are ETFs and stocks benefiting from current market trends, and that are likely to do well as long as dollar remains weak.

China ETFs Steam to Multiyear Highs — Here’s How to Get In

By David Fabian, FMD Capital Management
There are plenty of ways to play the increasing strength of China stocks, and you can find the one that fits your investing approach.

My 3 Favorite Vanguard ETFs

By Kyle Woodley, Senior Investing Editor, Kiplinger
Most Vanguard ETFs offer thorough, straightforward market exposure for a song. But these three funds stand out as particularly useful.

7 High-Yield ETFs for Aggressive Income Investors

By Lawrence Meyers, InvestorPlace Contributor
You can't get a lot of something for nothing, but if you're open to risk, these high-yield ETFs offer a little more protection than stocks.

3 Great ETFs to Buy for Market-Clobbering Growth

By Todd Shriber, InvestorPlace Contributor
These three great ETFs are perfect growth solutions, even if they are not dedicated growth ETFs. Here's what you need to know about each.

3 Internet ETFs to Buy For Rip-Roaring Returns

By Todd Shriber, InvestorPlace Contributor
While FDN has brand recognition among internet ETFs, other funds offer enticing ways to tap the boom in internet stocks. Here are three.

Put First Trust TCW Opportunistic Fixed Income ETF (FIXD) On Your Watch List

By David Fabian, FMD Capital Management
As this young ETF gets its feet under it, keep an eye out -- FIXD could become a fixture in retirement portfolios.
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