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.

Dividend ETFs: The 5 Best Ways to Collect Income

By Charles Sizemore, Chief Investment Strategist, The Freeport Society
Even dividend stocks can crack, so don't bet the farm on just one or two. Buy a basket instead via these five dividend ETFs.

3 Great ETFs You Can Own Forever

By Adam Johnson, Founder and Author, Bullseye Brief
What could you buy that would thrive in an investment horizon of ... the rest of your life? These three ETFs would be at the top of that list.

What’s Hot? Oil, Smart Beta & More – HON BBY EFAV

By Kyle Woodley, Senior Investing Editor, Kiplinger
Bullseye Brief's Adam Johnson, the Sevens Report's Tom Essaye and I talk red-hot oil, the death of Dow Theory and a can't-miss international pick.

5 Funds That Can Triple Your Returns

By Aaron Levitt, InvestorPlace Contributor
ETFs are the best way to give your portfolio some "oomph." Here are 5 ETFs to use for a shot of growth.

The World’s 5 Best ETFs in 2016

By Todd Shriber, InvestorPlace Contributor
Some of this year's best ETFs among single-country offerings have delivered whopping gains and we're not even eight full months into year.

The 3 Best Fidelity ETFs … No Matter Who Wins the Election!

By Jim Lowell
The best Fidelity ETFs to hold right now include this trio of funds that will thrive regardless of who enters the White House in November.

3 Vanguard ETFs for the Contrarian Investor

By Jeff DeMaso
Contrarian plays aren't for everyone, but if you have the stomach to leave the herd behind, consider Vanguard ETFs VHT, VGK and VWO.

Global X Funds’ SOCL Is on a Breakout Track

By David Fabian, FMD Capital Management
Global X Funds' Social Media Index ETF (SOCL) certainly isn't a core holding, but its ability to leverage performances like those of TWTR and LNKD make it a great tactical play.

3 Super-Cheap iShares ETFs for Portfolio Building

By Todd Shriber, InvestorPlace Contributor
While iShares is not known as the primary purveyor of cheap ETFs, the issuer has plenty of offerings for frugal investors, including HDV, ITOT and IEMG.

3 Low-Volatility ETFs for Investors Who Want Stability

By Todd Shriber, InvestorPlace Contributor
Here are some low-volatility ETFs to consider for investors looking to complement their U.S. large-cap strategies.

3 ETFs to Buy, 3 ETFs to Take Profits On

By James Brumley, InvestorPlace Feature Writer
Red-hot ETFs are cooling off, and cold ETFs are heating up. Here's how to (and how not to) play it.

3 REIT ETFs to Play “The Best of All Asset Classes”

By Aaron Levitt, InvestorPlace Contributor
Looking for the best asset class of all time? That would be real estate and those firms in the REIT sector. Here are 3 REIT ETFs to play the best.

3 ETFs Getting an Energy Boost on the Oil Rise

By Adam Johnson, Founder and Author, Bullseye Brief
If you're going bullish on oil in 2017, then these three ETFs are your meal tickets to capitalize on a rising tide.

VYM: Vanguard High Dividend Yield ETF Is an Income Hunter’s Dream

By Richard Band
The Vanguard High Dividend Yield ETF (VYM) is a great pick for those who are seeking consistent sources of income.

3 ETFs for Income-Minded Retirees

By David Fabian, FMD Capital Management
Transitioning into the income phase of your life cycle is a unique event -- use these ETFs to bring a sense of direction to your portfolio.

Exchange-Traded Funds: ETFs Are a Key Investing Solution

By InvestorPlace Research Staff
Picking the right stocks in this or any market can be hard. So take a broader approach with exchange-traded funds, or ETFs.

The Gold Rally Ain’t Over – GLD GDX JNUG

By James Brumley, InvestorPlace Feature Writer
Gold stocks like the SPDR Gold Trust ETF (NYSEARCA:GLD) and gold miners (GDX, JNUG) have a bright future for patient investors.

It’s Quiet out There – Profit off of the Peace and Quiet!

By Dana Blankenhorn, InvestorPlace Contributor
You can make money on quiet, or you can make money on change this August.

3 Best ETFs for an Uptick in Consumer Spending

By Kent Thune, InvestorPlace Contributor
Consumer spending is up more than expected and these consumer discretionary ETFs can benefit from the trend.
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