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 CEFs With Growth and Yield (NRO, IGR, JRS)

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The Real Estate Investment Trust arena contains interesting closed-end fund opportunities for savvy investors. Here are 3 to consider...

Play the Russian Freeze With VelocityShares 3x Long Crude Oil ETN (UWTI)

By Aaron Levitt, InvestorPlace Contributor
Looking to make the most out of Russia and OPEC's oil production cuts? Then UWTI is going to give the biggest bang for your buck.

How to Properly Use Growth Stocks (IVW) and Value Stocks (IVE)

By David Fabian, FMD Capital Management
Exchange-traded funds like IVW (growth stocks) and IVE (value stocks) let you fine-tune your portfolio to enhance performance.

Why Salesforce.com, Inc. (CRM), Metlife Inc (MET) and Lam Research Corporation (LRCX) Are 3 of Today’s Best Stocks

By Todd Shriber, InvestorPlace Contributor
Stocks finished mixed on Thursday, but Salesforce (CRM), Metlife (MET) and Lam Research (LRCX) delivered the goods.

3 Low-Volatility ETFs That Win Every Time

By Lawrence Meyers, InvestorPlace Contributor
Using the Sharpe Ratio, you'll find that low-volatility ETFs are much better choices than standard index ETFs.

4 Long-Term Treasury ETFs to Consider (ZROZ, EDV, VGLT, TLT)

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With the Fed holding off a rate hike in the September meeting, investors need to consider the Long-Term Treasury ETFs to buy

7 ETFs to Buy for a Christmas Rally

By Aaron Levitt, InvestorPlace Contributor
The next three months should be a doozy for the markets. Here's seven of the best ETFs to buy, helping you navigate the best opportunities during the fourth quarter.

3 International REIT ETFs That Can Top U.S. Rivals

By Todd Shriber, InvestorPlace Contributor
With the Fed poised to raise rates in December, international REITs could be worth a look. Here are a few REIT ETFs to consider.

6 Gigantic Bond Funds That Are Ripping Off Investors

By David Fabian, FMD Capital Management
Not all active managers should be lumped in the same boat. But these bond funds cost way too much and offer dismal performance in return.

3 Dividend ETFs You Completely Overlooked

By Aaron Levitt, InvestorPlace Contributor
When looking for dividends, don't just focus on the biggest dividend ETFs. These three ignored funds could give your some big-time income.

Understanding ETFs (And Why You Want Them in Your Portfolio)

By Todd Shriber, InvestorPlace Contributor
Before jumping in, beginning investors should take steps to understanding ETFs. Here are a few vital points to get you started.

3 Great New Fidelity ETFs With a Different Approach

By Todd Shriber, InvestorPlace Contributor
The family of Fidelity funds just introduced six smart offerings. New ETFs FDLO, FDRR and FDVV are all worth a good look.

REIT ETFs: You Have to Watch Interest Rates. Period.

By David Fabian, FMD Capital Management
Real estate investment trusts (REITs) can survive hikes in interest rates, but REIT ETFs like VNQ and IYR will stumble at the very least.

Bank Loans Revisit An Old ETF Income Theme (BKLN, FTSL, SRLN)

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Bank loan ETFs are coming back, and though they carry interest rate risk, these 3 in particular are worth an investment of your time...

I Just Bought JNUG Before the FOMC – Here’s Why

By Jeff Reeves
Direxion's JNUG, a leveraged gold miner ETF, has slumped more than actual gold bullion prices. If there's no rate hike, it should soar next week.

How to Avoid the Worst ETF Styles This Quarter

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Here we explain three red flags of the worst style ETFs and several ways to avoid making dangerous choices with ETF selection.

3 Ways to Safely Hedge Your Portfolio

By Lawrence Meyers, InvestorPlace Contributor
The market is insanely overvalued. Use these three ETFs to help hedge your portfolio if things get bad.

3 ETFs That Hate Apple (AAPL) Right Now – XLK VGT IYW

By David Fabian, FMD Capital Management
Gigantic holdings in Apple (AAPL) once held funds like IYW and XLK aloft. Currently, though, they're cursing Apple's misfortune.

The 10 Best ETFs on the Planet

By Kyle Woodley, Senior Investing Editor, Kiplinger
The best ETFs on the planet will outperform because of powerful generational megatrends, or just because they're built to withstand anything.
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