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 Oddball ETFs to Buy Now

By Lawrence Meyers, InvestorPlace Contributor
These 3 ETFs employ unusual strategies to give you exposure to market-beating returns.

The 7 Best ETFs to Buy for June

By Jeff Reeves
The best ETFs to buy as we head into summer are those that are on the right side of some powerful macro trends. Here are seven that fit that bill right now.

3 Great Ways to Buy Energy Stocks

By John Divine, InvestorPlace Assistant Editor
If you've let your exposure to energy stocks dwindle amid the drop in oil prices, it's time to get back in the game. Here are three easy ways.

5 Index Funds Delivering High Yields of 7% or More

By Kyle Woodley, Senior Investing Editor, Kiplinger
These five high-yield index funds naturally come with some risk -- most big-income plays do -- but we'll walk you through the dangers.

Not All Clean Energy ETFs Are Created Equal

By David Fabian, FMD Capital Management
Clean energy has been on fire so far this year as solar, wind, battery, and renewable fuel companies continue to make inroads against traditional oil and gas conglomerates.

3 ETFs to Play Defense

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One might be compensated for recognizing why defense and aerospace contractors are likely to prosper for years to come.

Biotech Stocks Set to Soar, So Buy This Top Biotech ETF

By Jeff Reeves
Biotech stocks are NOT in a bubble, and the XBI biotech ETF is a cheap and diversified way to play the long-term potential of biotechnology.

Sector SPDRs: 3 Long-Term Plays to Make

By Lawrence Meyers, InvestorPlace Contributor
Always keep your eyes not just on individual stocks, but big, broad sector funds like the Sector SPDRs. Here are three that make for great long-term investments.

3 Sector SPDR Funds to Sell Now

By Lawrence Meyers, InvestorPlace Contributor
Sector SPDR funds can have a place in certain portfolios, but one must tread wisely and keep an eye on them. Here are three SPDRs worth dumping now.

3 Dividend ETFs to Play Emerging Markets

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The tide has turned this year on many dividend-paying stocks in emerging market countries, which makes now a perfect time to review your existing international positions.

Beware the Allure of Leveraged ETFs

By David Fabian, FMD Capital Management
Leveraged ETFs promise a whole lot, and they can deliver -- but only in best-case scenarios. Otherwise, watch out!

One ETF to Reap Profits From the Stock Buyback Binge

By Jeff Reeves
While picking individual stock buyback plans can be complicated, playing the overall stock buyback trend is incredibly easy thanks to ETFs.

When Do Leveraged ETFs Make Sense?

By Kyle Woodley, Senior Investing Editor, Kiplinger
Leveraged ETFs can be a money trap for careless investors ... but they can be a useful tool to fill out the aggressive part of a balanced portfolio.

Why You Should Invest in Equal-Weight ETFs

By Aaron Levitt, InvestorPlace Contributor
When it comes to smart-beta ETFs, simple strategies could be best. Equal-weight indices are one of the best.

Renaissance IPO ETF Offers Broad Exposure, Solid Returns

By Tom Taulli, InvestorPlace Contributor
Investing in individual ETFs can be a dangerous game. Luckily, the Renaissance IPO ETF gives you a broader way to play IPOs.

ACTX: Trade Like Carl Icahn With the Global X Activist Index ETF

By Charles Sizemore, Chief Investment Strategist, The Freeport Society
The Global X Guru Activist Index ETF (NASDAQ:ACTX) is a new way to tap the minds of Wall Street's "smart money" and activist investors.

Airline Industry JETS ETF Takes Off Today: Should You Take A Flier?

By John Divine, InvestorPlace Assistant Editor
The U.S. Global JETS ETF launched on Friday and will give investors access to a high-flying industry with its broad exposure to global airline stocks.

3 Best ETFs to Play Housing and Real Estate

By Kent Thune, InvestorPlace Contributor
Housing and real estate ETFs show potential for short-term gain but can also be smart pieces of a diversified, long-term strategy.

3 Aggressive, High-Yield Dividend ETFs to Buy

By David Fabian, FMD Capital Management
There has been a changing of the guard in 2015. Now, some of the best dividend ETFs are those with a heavy focus overseas. Here are three to explore.
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