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 Buy for Scorching Small-Cap Gains

By Todd Shriber, InvestorPlace Contributor
Some of the best ETFs to buy focus on small-cap stocks that help investors take advantage of developed and emerging markets.

3 Vanguard ETFs for International Income

By Todd Shriber, InvestorPlace Contributor
These ex-U.S. offerings include funds tracking international stocks and international bonds. These Vanguard ETFs can help juice your yield.

Health Care SPDR (ETF) (XLV): The Quick Guide to XLV

By Todd Shriber, InvestorPlace Contributor
The Health Care Select Sector SPDR Fund (XLV) is the largest ETF focused on healthcare stocks, but is it the best one? We explore the XLV.

Market Vector Russia ETF Trust (RSX): The Quick Guide to RSX

By Todd Shriber, InvestorPlace Contributor
The VanEck Vectors Russia ETF (RSX) is the oldest, largest and most-heavily traded Russia available in the U.S. Is RSX right for you?

Consumer Staples Select Sect. SPDR (ETF) (XLP): The Quick Guide to XLP

By Todd Shriber, InvestorPlace Contributor
The Consumer Staples Select Sector SPDR Fund (XLP) is a reasonably priced source of stability, diversification and dividends.

27 “Marked Down” Energy CEFs With Yields Up to 11%

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Energy is one sector where the experts can't seem to get it right. Instead of an ETF, consider these CEF's as the way to play the sector

Why the iShares MSCI Brazil Index (ETF) (EWZ) Just Plunged

By Kyle Woodley, Senior Investing Editor, Kiplinger
iShares' EWZ fund of Brazilian stocks sank on Thursday as the Latin American country proves presidential scandal isn't exclusive to the U.S.

Vanguard Health Care ETF (VHT): A Healthy Long-Term Investment

By Richard Band
The Vanguard Health Care ETF (VHT) is a shining example of why the Vanguard fund family is so popular.

iShares Nasdaq Biotechnology Index (ETF) (IBB): The Quick Guide to IBB

By Todd Shriber, InvestorPlace Contributor
The $8 billion-plus iShares Nasdaq Biotechnology ETF (IBB) has a deep bench relative to other biotechnology funds. Is IBB right for you?

Examining the Merits of Cambria ETFs: A Closer Look at Cambria Funds

By David Fabian, FMD Capital Management
As the ETF world becomes more congested, investors should look to smaller companies like Cambria that differentiate themselves from the herd.

The Tortoise North American Pipeline ETF (TPYP) Is My New Favorite MLP Play

By David Fabian, FMD Capital Management
If you want to get into MLPs, TPYP is an MLP ETF that offers lower expenses as well as greater diversification.

Direxion Daily S&P Biotech Bear 3X Shares (LABD): The Quick Guide to LABD

By Todd Shriber, InvestorPlace Contributor
Like other leveraged ETFs, Direxion Daily S&P Biotech Bear 3X Shares (LABD) seduces with big potential gains when biotech stocks drop.

iShares MSCI EAFE Index Fund (ETF) (EFA): The Quick Guide to EFA

By Todd Shriber, InvestorPlace Contributor
The iShares MSCI EAFE ETF (EFA) holds nearly 940 stocks based outside the U.S. Is the EFA the right way to get international exposure?

United States Natural Gas Fund, LP ETF (UNG): The Quick Guide to UNG

By Todd Shriber, InvestorPlace Contributor
ETFs like the United States Natural Gas Fund LP (UNG) put commodities within easy reach. But is it a good way to invest in nat gas?

SPDR S&P Oil & Gas Explore & Prod. ETF (XOP): The Quick Guide to XOP

By Todd Shriber, InvestorPlace Contributor
The SPDR S&P Oil & Gas Exploration & Production ETF (XOP) is a smaller, more focused play on energy than the XLE. But is it better?

10 ETF Dividends in Serious Danger

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Exchange-traded funds (ETFs) can be an easy way to diversify your dividends, but caution and information are still required...

SPDR Gold Trust (ETF) (GLD): The Quick Guide to GLD

By Todd Shriber, InvestorPlace Contributor
The SPDR Gold Shares ETF (GLD) gives investors access to the spot price of gold bullion. But is the GLD the best way to invest in gold?

3 Energy ETFs to Buy Today for Better Gains Tomorrow

By Aaron Levitt, InvestorPlace Contributor
Higher average crude oil prices means better gains are ahead for energy ETFs. Here are three of the best ETFs to play the bump higher.

The Industrial Select Sector SPDR Fund ETF (XLI): The Quick Guide to XLI

By Todd Shriber, InvestorPlace Contributor
The Industrial Select Sector SPDR Fund (XLI) is the largest exchange-traded fund tracking the industrials benchmark. Is XLI right for you?
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