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.

Have a Long-Term Horizon? Buy Tech Stocks the Right Way (XT)

By Aaron Levitt, InvestorPlace Contributor
From biotech to robotics, the new iShares Exponential Technologies ETF (NYSEARCA:XT) has them all. XT could be the best way to play high-growth tech stocks.

3 Best Emerging Market ETFs to Buy Now

By Kent Thune, InvestorPlace Contributor
If you're looking to add exposure to emerging markets, here are three of the best ETFs to get the job done.

7 Index Funds to Buy for Retirement

By Kyle Woodley, Senior Investing Editor, Kiplinger
Index funds offer low costs and instant diversification -- perfect for retirement planners. Invest with income and defense in mind with seven of Wall Street's best index funds.

Your Best ETF to Buy Now Is in … Retail? (XRT)

By Jeff Reeves
Plot a 20% upside in the XRT ETF after a rebound in retail sales and hopes for stronger consumer spending in 2015.

3 Defensive Funds for an Aging Bull Market

By Kent Thune, InvestorPlace Contributor
The market is beginning to look tired and expensive. Now is a good time to take a look at the best defensive funds to protect you from a correction.

3 Best ETFs for a Beijing Boost

By Aaron Levitt, InvestorPlace Contributor
Chinese stocks have been red hot, but there's still more room to run. Here' are 3 of the best ETFs to buy for the ride.

XLP: How to Beat the Market With Toilet Paper

By Kyle Woodley, Senior Investing Editor, Kiplinger
The Consumer Staples Select Sect. SPDR (ETF) (NYSEARCA:XLP) deals in life's most basic needs -- and it has clobbered the market over time.

Should You Buy Global X’s Newest ‘Super’ Dividend ETFs?

By Aaron Levitt, InvestorPlace Contributor
Global X is giving investors another chance to boost their dividends via ETFs. The sponsor recently launched two new super-dividend ETFs, Global X SuperDividend Emerging Markets ETF (NYSEARCA:SDEM) and Global X SuperDividend REIT ETF (NYSEARCA:SRET).

The Best ETFs of 2015’s First Quarter

By Will Ashworth, InvestorPlace Contributor
The best ETFs so far in 2015 are bundled in the healthcare, consumer discretionary and telecom sectors. Here's who has led the charge in Q1.

Should You Buy Gold? 3 Pros, 3 Cons (GLD)

By Tom Taulli, InvestorPlace Contributor
The gold market hasn't been too impressive lately, but signs point to a potential turnaround. Now may be the time to buy in with the GLD ETF.

EEM: Should You Consider Emerging Markets?

By Charles Sizemore, Chief Investment Strategist, The Freeport Society
The emerging markets making up the iShares MSCI Emerging Markets ETF's (EEM) holdings are cheap and have high expectations. It's hard to beat that combo.

Should You Sell in May and Go Away?

By Lawrence Meyers, InvestorPlace Contributor
Would you rather listen to some old saying ... or make some money? If it's the former, then sure, sell in May and go away.

The 2 Best ETFs to Play Earth’s Water Woes

By Jason Jenkins, InvestorPlace Contributor
California's water issues eventually will become the world's water issues. Play the trend now via water stocks ETFs PHO and CGW.

What Does Inflow Mean for the SPY?

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One standout ETF is the SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust (NYSEARCA:SPY), where we have detected an inflow of approximately $6.2 billion.

4 Popular ETFs to Learn From

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Six months out, the dollar will likely be in the same high spot or perhaps even stronger, whereas monetary policy devotees are likely to benefit from increasing their currency-hedged foreign exposure.

Make $1,000 With Covered Calls on Safe ETFs

By Lawrence Meyers, InvestorPlace Contributor
ETFs aren't just for diversification -- you can sell covered calls against them for income. Here are three safe ETFs that you can sell covered calls against to earn $1,000.

Affordable Care Act Turns 5: Healthcare Stocks Still Soaring

By Dan Burrows, InvestorPlace Feature Writer
The fifth anniversary of the Affordable Care Act marks a half-decade of remarkable outperformance on the part of healthcare stocks.

Why Apple Inc. Makes Dow Jones ETFs Relevant Again (AAPL, DIA)

By David Fabian, FMD Capital Management
The addition of Apple Inc. (AAPL) makes the SPDR Dow Jones Industrial Average ETF (DIA) even more tech-focused -- one of several highlights of this oft-overlooked fund.

5 Charts Displaying Current Market Conditions

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Those that prefer to be more active should focus on making strategic adjustments to your asset allocation to ensure your portfolio is aligned with your objectives and risk tolerance.
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