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.

The 3 Best ETFs … Have Nothing to Do With Trump

By David Fabian, FMD Capital Management
The first 100 days of Donald Trump’s presidency have been good for stocks and these are the best ETFs to gain upside over the next few years.

9 ETFs to Buy if Trump Tax Reform is Enacted by Year End

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Trump's tax reform plans have put these 9 ETFs in play

The 3 Best ETFs for the Rest of Trump’s Presidency

By Todd Shriber, InvestorPlace Contributor
Plenty of small-cap "Trump trades" have fallen off, while others, including aerospace and defense ETFs, are reaching new highs.

Technology Select Sector SPDR Fund (XLK): The Quick Guide to XLK

By Todd Shriber, InvestorPlace Contributor
The Technology Select Sector SPDR Fund (XLK) is one of a huge number of tech ETFs. How does the XLK stand out?

Energy Select Sector SPDR (ETF) (XLE): A Quick Guide to XLE

By Todd Shriber, InvestorPlace Contributor
The Energy Select Sector SPDR (ETF) (XLE) is the largest energy-focused fund, dealing primarily in large caps. We take a closer look at XLE.

SPDR Barclays Capital High Yield Bnd ETF (JNK): The Quick Guide to JNK

By Todd Shriber, InvestorPlace Contributor
The SPDR Bloomberg Barclays High Yield Bond ETF (JNK) is smaller than rival HYG, but does the JNK have it where it counts?

iShares iBoxx $ High Yid Corp Bond (ETF) (HYG): A Quick Guide To HYG

By Todd Shriber, InvestorPlace Contributor
iShares iBoxx $ High Yield Corporate Bond ETF (HYG) is one of the largest bond ETFs of any stripe. But is HYG right for you?

The 4 Best Low-Volatility ETFs for a Smoother Ride

By Kyle Woodley, Senior Investing Editor, Kiplinger
The best low-volatility ETFs on the market not only preserve your sanity, but even outperform their higher-beta counterparts.

Vanguard Emerging Markets Stock Index Fd (VWO): The Quick Guide to VWO

By Todd Shriber, InvestorPlace Contributor
Simply by its size, Vanguard FTSE Emerging Markets ETF (VWO) is the king of emerging markets equities ETFs. But is VWO a good buy?

iShares Barclays 20+ Yr Treas.Bond (ETF) (TLT): A Quick Guide to TLT

By Todd Shriber, InvestorPlace Contributor
The iShares 20+ Year Treasury Bond ETF (TLT) is a long-bond fund that doles out big income. But is TLT right for you?

7 Really Weird ETFs to Buy Now

By Will Ashworth, InvestorPlace Contributor
There are 1,387 exchange-traded funds in the U.S. There are bound to be some weird ETFs, but here are seven that will also get the job done.

3 Emerging Markets ETFs That Will Beat the U.S.

By Aaron Levitt, InvestorPlace Contributor
Emerging markets are hot again, but there's still plenty of time to buy, analysts say. Here are three emerging-market ETFs that should soar.

iShares MSCI Brazil Index (ETF) (EWZ): The Quick Guide to EWZ

By Todd Shriber, InvestorPlace Contributor
The iShares MSCI Brazil Capped ETF (EWZ) is the largest U.S.-listed ETF tracking stocks in South America's largest economy. Is EWZ right for you?

The Lowdown on Long/Short ETFs (FTLS DYLS PHDG RALS)

By David Fabian, FMD Capital Management
Long/short ETFs should be considered “absolute return” strategies because they seek to mitigate downside risk when the market turns lower.

4 Reasons Why Muni Bond ETFs Are Back in Favor

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Let's find out what brought muni bond ETFs, one of the losers from Trump's policies into the limelight.

Utilities SPDR (ETF) (XLU): The Quick Guide to XLU

By Todd Shriber, InvestorPlace Contributor
The Utilities Select Sector SPDR Fund (XLU) is the largest ETF tracking utilities stocks. Is the dividend-yielding XLU right for you?

iPath S&P 500 VIX Short-Term Futures TM ETN (VXX): The Quick Guide to VXX

By Todd Shriber, InvestorPlace Contributor
The iPath S&P 500 VIX Short-Term Futures TM ETN (VXX) offers exposure to the volatility of the "fear index". Is VXX right for you?

The 3 Dumbest Investments You Can Make

By Lawrence Meyers, InvestorPlace Contributor
You aren't investing when you put money into securities that do not naturally grow over time.

Vanguard Small-Cap Stock ETFs

By Kent Thune, InvestorPlace Contributor
If you want cheap access to passively-managed small-cap stock funds, you'll find what you need in one of these Vanguard small-cap stock ETFs.
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