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 Bulletproof Income ETFs for 2017

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Analysts are divided on if they think this bull market can last, but agree its a bumpy ride. Smooth it over with these ETF plays

The 3 Best Sector ETFs to Buy for a Profitable 2017

By Lawrence Meyers, InvestorPlace Contributor
Sector exchange-traded funds can cut both ways for an investor, but these three ETFs could turbocharge your portfolio in 2017.

3 Energy ETFs That Will Keep Soaring

By Todd Shriber, InvestorPlace Contributor
Energy stocks have been on the rise lately, and energy ETFs like IEO, MLPA and XE can help investors plug in.

Welcome in the Trump Era with These ETFs

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Take a look at how the ETF world behaved on Trump's inauguration day and may perform in the days to come.

5 Funds That Could Double Your Retirement Nest Egg

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If you want to save a million dollars, you need to save a ton of money over a lifetime. You can get started with these 5 funds...

Buy the Vanguard Consumer Staples ETF (VDC) as the Economy Stabilizes

By Richard Band
Left out of the Trump Rally, this ETF is primed for a big year, or three, as consumer spending makes up the bulk of the U.S. GDP and continues rising.

3 Bond ETFs Every Retiree Should Own

By Todd Shriber, InvestorPlace Contributor
These three bond ETFs -- HYD, VCIT and TOTL -- can help retirement investors deal with the Fed's whims in 2017.

The Ultra-Cheap Portfolio: 3 Schwab ETFs for 2017

By Todd Shriber, InvestorPlace Contributor
Fees can hamper long-term returns, meaning the lower an ETF's fee, the higher the potential for better long-term total returns. These three Schwab ETFs are some of the cheapest.

3 Smart-Beta ETFs That Actually Deliver the Goods

By Aaron Levitt, InvestorPlace Contributor
Most smart-beta ETFs are falling flat on their promises. But these three are as good as gold and actually deliver the goods.

Buy Today’s Trump Dump in Biotech Stocks – XBI IBB

By Kyle Woodley, Senior Investing Editor, Kiplinger
Biotech stocks and ETFs like iShares' IBB and SPDR's XBI were hammered Wednesday on Donald Trump's drug pricing comments. Opportunity knocks.

SPDR S&P Biotech (ETF) (XBI): Get on Board the Biotech Train!

By Tim Biggam, InvestorPlace Contributor
Biotech stocks have gained the wind, but the SPDR S&P Biotech (ETF) (XBI) hasn't yet caught up with the market. That's going to change soon.

3 Bond Funds That Are the Cream of the Crop Right Now

By David Fabian, FMD Capital Management
Hikes in interest rates are typically bad news for bond funds, but these three bond ETFs have weathered the storm better than others.

The 10 Best Low-Cost Index Funds to Buy Now

By Todd Shriber, InvestorPlace Contributor
Good news: Investors can do even better than that with any number of index funds or ETFs. Here are some of the top ideas among low-cost index funds, including ETFs.

3 of the Worst ETFs for Long-Term Investors

By Wayne Duggan, InvestorPlace Contributor
Some of the most popular ETFs -- like VXX, USO and SPXL -- are also some of the worst ETFs to hold, since they're meant for shorter trades.

The 3 Best Vanguard ETFs to Buy Now

By Todd Shriber, InvestorPlace Contributor
Vanguard ETFs are among the industry's least expensive, but finding the best Vanguard ETFs is about more than just picking the cheapest.

The 3 Best Fidelity ETFs to Buy

By Todd Shriber, InvestorPlace Contributor
The number of Fidelity ETFs has grown to 21, far fewer than rivals iShares and Vanguard, making it easier to identify the best Fidelity ETFs.

The 3 Best New ETFs That Will Keep Your Wallet Stuffed

By Todd Shriber, InvestorPlace Contributor
Although they might seem risky, not all new ETFs should be avoided. These three ETFs are the best new ETFs from 2016.

The 3 Best Dividend ETFs for 2017

By Todd Shriber, InvestorPlace Contributor
Finding the best dividend ETFs is more than just a matter of looking at yield, and SCHD, NOBL and DES all have aspects to recommend them.

4 BlackRock ETFs to Buy for Steady Retirement Income

By David Fabian, FMD Capital Management
There's a reason BlackRock dominates the retirement ETF landscape, and these four ETFs to buy feature solid yields and reasonable fees.
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