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 Get Primed for Amazon Stock

By Todd Shriber, InvestorPlace Contributor
Whether AMZN goes to $800 or $1,000 remains to be seen, but it's too pricey for Main Street. Use these ETFs to play AMZN without the risk.

3 Secure ETFs to Keep You Safe in This Market

By Lawrence Meyers, InvestorPlace Contributor
If you're going "risk off," then these three ETFs offer unparalleled safety in just about every market.

3 Diversified ETFs to Cheer in a Down Market

By David Fabian, FMD Capital Management
Don't look to Apple to outperform the broader market anymore, look to diversified ETFs! These three funds are clobbering the S&P this year.

3 High-Yield Bond ETFs to Boost Your Income

By Aaron Levitt, InvestorPlace Contributor
There is a multitude of bond ETFs tracking many different fixed-income asset classes. Most have a high yield, but these three standout.

3 Great ETFs for a Biotech Rebound – BBP CNCR XBI

By Todd Shriber, InvestorPlace Contributor
Biotech stocks and ETFs have recently been rebounding in impressive fashion. Tactical investors might want to take a look at BBP, XBI and CNCR.

Amplify Online Retail ETF (IBUY): Get Growth From Online Retail

By David Fabian, FMD Capital Management
Investors looking for a different take on the retail space might find the new Amplify Online Retail ETF (IBUY) appealing, as it has a global slant and online focus.

7 Index Funds That Are Built to Beat the Market

By Aaron Levitt, InvestorPlace Contributor
Using index funds doesn't mean that you have to match the S&P 500's performance -- you can beat it with index funds like QQQ, VIG, RSP and more.

The 4 Best ETFs to Buy Below the $20 Mark

By Todd Shriber, InvestorPlace Contributor
These are four of the best ETFs to buy for investors who are interested in tapping into the ETF space without breaking the bank.

Biggest Movers in Manufacturing Stocks Now – UNXL AIXG ETH TEN

By Portfolio Grader
The Manufacturing sector saw plenty of trading activity today, including the following leaders and losers.

SunEdison Shareholders Were Zapped by SUNE Bankruptcy Filing

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SunEdison now joins the endless parade of defunct stock market ex-darlings like Enron. Here are some of the biggest ETF and fund losers

5 Dividend ETFs to Pad Your Portfolio

By Aaron Levitt, InvestorPlace Contributor
There's a lot to like about dividend stocks in your portfolio. Adding a dose of them is easy with dividend ETFs like VYM, DGRO, DWX, SDIV and DES.

Gold ETFs Find a Tailwind (GLD, NUGT, GDX)

By James Brumley, InvestorPlace Feature Writer
Gold futures and funds like the SPDR Gold Trust ETF offer a compelling risk/reward scenario now.

3 ETFs to Play the Apple Dividend Increase (TDIV, IYW, JKE)

By Todd Shriber, InvestorPlace Contributor
By last year, Apple's dividend jumped to 52 cents a share, representing annualized growth of 63% in three years.

The Performance of Active Managers Keeps Getting Worse

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John Bogle once quipped that if the data doesn't prove indexing wins, well, the data is wrong. This chart proves Bogle was indeed correct on both points

XLF: The Fun Is Just Getting Started in This Financial Stocks ETF

By David Fabian, FMD Capital Management
The financial stocks have been disappointing so far this year, but with earnings coming up, XLF has a great opportunity to bounce back.

3 Must-Have ETFs to Play Chinese Stocks

By Aaron Levitt, InvestorPlace Contributor
Despite recent difficulties, Chinese stocks still have a bright future. MCHI, ASHR and CHIQ are three ETFs that will let you play the nation for the long-term.

CEF Discounts Narrow and Attractiveness Wanes

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Closed-end funds (CEFs) always have a way of being late to the party, both on the upside and downside. Here is why patience is rewarded with CEF investing

3 High-Yield ETFs That Must Be on Your Radar

By David Fabian, FMD Capital Management
It's difficult to navigate the landscape of high-yield ETFs in today's market, but HYG, AMLP and REM could be worth the risk. Here's why.

PowerShares QQQ Trust: The Nasdaq ETF Is More Than Just Tech

By Louis Navellier, Editor, Growth Investor
Investors have diminished expectations the year; yet, the Nasdaq 100 ETF, QQQ, has plenty of steady growers to offset the impact.
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