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.

GVAL: A Rebound Play on Europe and Emerging Markets

By Charles Sizemore, Chief Investment Strategist, The Freeport Society
GVAL has gotten off to a humble start. But in a market in which the U.S. has outpaced its foreign competitors for years, this ETF is an excellent, diversified rebound play on Europe and emerging markets.

3 ETFs to Make Big Dollars Off a Smaller Euro

By Jason Jenkins, InvestorPlace Contributor
Europe's new monetary policy opens some opportunities for investors looking to profit from European stocks. These three ETFs are different plays on how to take advantage of the euro.

4 Types of MLP ETFs for Income Investors

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No matter what index you choose, these MLP ETF options can help strengthen your dividend stream and enhance the capital appreciation potential of a balanced income portfolio.

3 ETFs to Buy to Ride Oil Prices Into the Ground

By Aaron Levitt, InvestorPlace Contributor
Oil prices are down 60% in six months, and the ride might not be over yet. Get aggressively bearish with these 3 ETFs.

3 Issues Hurting the Housing Sector

By John Jagerson and Wade Hansen
A decline in the housing sector isn’t necessarily an economy-killer, but it would certainly point towards some rocky expectations for 2015, which is why it’s such an important indicator.

The Income Buyers’ Guide to MLP ETFs

By David Fabian, FMD Capital Management
If you are looking for a relatively stable stream of reoccurring revenue that is less susceptible to the whims of the commodity markets, look into these MLP ETFs.

XLE: Is It Finally Time to Buy Energy Stocks?

By Charles Sizemore, Chief Investment Strategist, The Freeport Society
After the thrashing energy took in 2014, energy stocks are a cheap source of dividend growth, and XLE gives us a collection of the best.

3 Ways to Trade Puts and Calls on ETFs

By Lawrence Meyers, InvestorPlace Contributor
Puts and calls are useful to hedge your positions or give you additional returns on the the hottest ETFs for 2015.

The Best Europe ETF for 2015

By Daniel Putnam, InvestorPlace Contributor
Buyers of Europe ETFs have favored hedged products such as the HEDJ ETF in 2015, but funds exposed to the euro may now be the better bet.

Cash In on the Calendar With the SPY ETF

By David Becker, InvestorPlace Contributor
Seasonality in the S&P 500 can be exploited using this options strategy on the SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust (NYSEARCA:SPY).

Vanguard REIT ETF: Fight off Volatility With VNQ

By Jason Jenkins, InvestorPlace Contributor
The Vanguard REIT ETF (VNQ) should provide investors a decent yield and protection against volatility this year.

TAN: Darkness Descends on Solar Stocks

By Tyler Craig, Tales of a Technician
The Guggenheim Solar ETF (TAN) -- is a stone's throw away from what could be another epic breakdown. No doubt the looming support breach will usher in another round of pain and disappointment for FSLR and SCTY.

3 Unusual ETFs With Upside Potential

By Lawrence Meyers, InvestorPlace Contributor
Sometimes, the best ETFs aren't the most popular ones. These funds are a bit outside-the-box, but they all have great potential.

4 Safe ETFs to Invest in as New Trends Form

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Implementing a plan to navigate a market crossroads, while avoiding too much risk, can be a prudent portfolio management technique for most investors.

2 ETFs to Buy to Profit from Lower Rates and Cheap Gasoline

By David Becker, InvestorPlace Contributor
Housing stocks should continue to benefit from lower rates and declining gasoline prices. Here are two ETFs to buy.

3 U.S. Dollar Bull Strategies to Ride the Roaring Buck

By Jim Woods, Editor-in-Chief, Successful Investing, Intelligence Report, Bullseye Stock Trader
The U.S. dollar is on fire, with the benchmark U.S. Dollar Index up nearly 8% over the past three months, and higher by some 14.5% in the last six months. Here are three U.S. dollar bull strategies to ride the greenback's rise.

Here’s the ETF if You Want to Play South Korea in 2015

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Employing WisdomTree Korea Hedged Equity Fund (DXKW) gives one an opportunistic exposure to equities in South Korea, while simultaneously hedging against dollar-won fluctuations.

ETFs to Hide Out in While New Trends Take Shape

By David Fabian, FMD Capital Management
The new year is off to a shaky start, which means investors would be wise to hide out in these ETFs while waiting for new trends to emerge.

Is a Bear Market Coming, And What Can You Do About It?

By Lawrence Meyers, InvestorPlace Contributor
The best defense against a bear market is to hold a broadly diversified portfolio. The mistake most people make is that they forget they are investors during a panic, and turn into traders.
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