iShs MSCI Em Mk (EEM)

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.

The 10 Best Index Funds for 2015, 2016, 2017…

By Kyle Woodley, Senior Investing Editor, Kiplinger Dec 22, 2014

These 10 best index funds can provide investors with cheap, broad exposure to everything from U.S. blue chips and bonds to gold and Kenyan stocks.

5 Falling Knives to Catch in 2015

By Jeff Reeves Dec 10, 2014

Worried about buying into a frothy market that could take a step back in 2015? Then consider these already-beaten stocks instead.

5 Reasons to Buy MSCI Emerging Markets ETF (EEM) in 2015

By Jeff Reeves Nov 25, 2014

The iShares emerging-markets ETF has underperformed, but is a bargain buy in 2015 as growth slows elsewhere and U.S. stocks look pricey.

The 5 Best ETFs for Investors and Traders

By Anthony Mirhaydari, InvestorPlace Market Strategist Nov 24, 2014

If you want to maximize exposure to big trends moving the market, forget stocks. These are five of the best ETFs to buy to make broader bets.

Emerging Markets Set for Better Times in 2015

By Dan Burrows, InvestorPlace Feature Writer Nov 21, 2014

With U.S. stocks looking pricey and European bourses hemmed in by economic weakness, emerging markets will outperform next year.

9 Tips on How to Invest Like a Pro

By Anthony Mirhaydari, InvestorPlace Market Strategist Nov 20, 2014

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.

The 7 Best Index Funds for Your Money

By Dan Burrows, InvestorPlace Feature Writer Nov 4, 2014

You can build a diversified, balanced portfolio with just a handful of ETFs. Here are the best index funds you need to own.

Trade of the Day: iShares MSCI Emerging Markets ETF (EEM)

By John Jagerson and Wade Hansen Nov 3, 2014

The fund broke out last week on news that Japan will begin much more significant quantitative-easing efforts. We think the small break above short-term resistance on EEM is an attractive opportunity.

3 Ways to Play the Bounce in Emerging Markets

By Anthony Mirhaydari, InvestorPlace Market Strategist Oct 31, 2014

While U.S. large-cap stocks have zoomed right back up to re-challenge the record highs set in September, stocks in emerging markets haven't come along for the ride. That looks set to change.

Stock Market Breaks as S&P 500 Tests 2,000

By Anthony Mirhaydari, InvestorPlace Market Strategist Oct 30, 2014

The computer trading algorithms that control the stock market were sent into overdrive Thursday, causing quote outages and other mix-ups.

The Dow Jones Industrial Average Retakes 17,000

By Anthony Mirhaydari, InvestorPlace Market Strategist Oct 28, 2014

The Dow Jones Industrial Average's rise to 17k shows the market's dependance on stimulus and raises the stakes about as high as they can go for Wednesday's decision to end QE3.

Don’t Let Macro Worries Scare You Out of MTN Group

By Charles Sizemore, Chief Investment Strategist, The Freeport Society Oct 2, 2014

MTNOY has been battered by investor jitters towards emerging markets. Use the recent selloff as a buying opportunity.

Stocks Recover From China Worries; Oil Could Make a Comeback

By Anthony Mirhaydari, InvestorPlace Market Strategist Sep 29, 2014

A potential vulnerable U.S. dollar coupled with geopolitical unrest could spark serious buying in crude in coming months. Meanwhile, buying interest in U.S. stocks is narrowing.