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Beat the Market With These 9 Sector ETFs

Indexing doesn't have to mean just dumping your nest egg into an S&P 500 fund. The Select Sector SPDRs can help you add value by letting you go all in (or all out) of individual sectors.

What Do Utility and Energy Stocks Show About the Market?

Based on this divergence between those sectors that tend to do well during economic expansions and those that tend to under-perform -- namely utilities -- we anticipate more bullishness to come.

3 Healthcare Stocks With Winning Charts

When I look at the healthcare sector, Edwards Lifesciences Corp (EW), Depomed Inc (DEPO) and ISIS Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (ISIS) have stood out above the rest.

4 Biggest Trends in 2014 Investing

Commodities, healthcare stocks, long-term bonds and Russian stocks were four of the biggest investing themes of 2014.

9 Tips on How to Invest Like a Pro

Forget just 'buy and hold.' Investors need to rethink what they know about how to invest, and instead adopt a more nuanced way of attacking the markets.

Humana Stock: Just What the Doctor Ordered

Humana's recent announcement of an upgraded share repurchase program sent HUM stock off to the races. Here's where Humana could head next.

What Bubble? Strong Second-Quarter Earnings Season Deflates Fears

Stocks are by no means cheap, but a strong second-quarter earnings season proves they're not wildly overpriced either.

3 Rules for Trading This Bull Market

When technicals take over -- like they have in this bull market -- traders who stick to discipline and these simple rules will come out ahead.

Why Is the SPY Overreacting to the Selloff?

The SPY ETF still is the most popular way to get S&P 500 exposure, but its recent movement says a lot about who's actually buying it.

3 Best Defensive Funds to Protect Your Portfolio

The best defensive funds are ones that can provide decent returns in the latter stage of a bull market but also minimize losses when the bear is in full swing.

How to Prepare Your Portfolio for a Bear Market

When you're expecting a bear market, don't just jump from stocks to cash. There's a better way to prepare portfolio.

Don’t Complain About This Boring Market. Prepare.

The slow but steady rise of the markets into the low-volume summer months is lulling many investors to sleep. But success favors the ready.

Healthcare Stocks Are Tempting, But Don’t Buy Just Yet

Healthcare stocks have dipped lower for the past month, which might seem like a buying opportunity. But long-term investors should wait for a better bargain.

Healthcare Stocks: No Longer a Sure Thing

Healthcare stocks have outperformed in recent years, but investors need to be selective with valuations that now are at richer levels.

The 3 Best Sectors to Buy for 2014

Here are three sectors to watch in the new year that may attract the most cash and boast the best stocks to buy in 2014.

What Valuations Are Trying to Tell Investors Right Now

Based on current valuations, the defensive consumer staples, utilities and healthcare sectors remain expensive. Where can you find better opportunities?

For the Rally to Continue, These 3 Sectors Need to Rebound — and Soon

The broader market remains near record territory, but the XLF, XLU and XLP are making lower highs. Here's what that means for the rally's sustainability.

Google Bets on Healthcare — You Should, Too

Google is aiming at helping humans live longer via a new venture, Calico -- another nod at just how lucrative the healthcare space should continue to be.

Are SPDRs Truly Your Best Sector Bet?

SPDRs are usually investors' first choice for sector ETFs, but an equal-weighted approach has provided a better "pure play" -- and higher historical returns.