US Preferred Stock Ishares ETF (PFF)

There are numerous other high-yield choices that offer yields that are superior to those dividend stocks and offer less downside risk. Here are three high-yield ETFs that are safe bets while the Fed sits.

7 High-Yield Dividend ETFs to Gamble On

By Dan Burrows, InvestorPlace Feature Writer Jun 20, 2016

High-yield dividend ETFs offer a larger stream of income with less risk than an individual stock or bond -- but pitfalls remain.

The 10 Best Index Funds to Buy Right Now

By Kyle Woodley, Senior Investing Editor, Kiplinger May 23, 2016

Many of the best index funds for defending against a few months of volatility are also among the best funds to simply hold for the long-term.

3 Secure ETFs to Keep You Safe in This Market

By Lawrence Meyers, InvestorPlace Contributor May 12, 2016

If you're going "risk off," then these three ETFs offer unparalleled safety in just about every market.

3 Must-Own Dividend ETFs

By Todd Shriber, InvestorPlace Contributor Dec 31, 2015

Even if the Fed bumps rates up to 1.25% by the end of 2016, these dividend ETFs are still a great selection for income investors.

The 10 Best Index Funds for 2016 … And Beyond!

By Kyle Woodley, Senior Investing Editor, Kiplinger Dec 24, 2015

The 10 best index funds for 2016 may not be sexy, but provide diversified investments for the long term. That means big profits over time.

3 Preferred Stock ETFs to Power Up a Portfolio

By Todd Shriber, InvestorPlace Contributor Oct 6, 2015

While the Fed dithers about raising interest rates, you can look to preferred-stock ETFs like PFF, VRP and PFXF.

7 Dirt-Cheap Ways to Supercharge Your Portfolio

By Kyle Woodley, Senior Investing Editor, Kiplinger Aug 13, 2015

Looking to juice your dividends? Get aggressive with growth? Well, these are some of the best ETFs to get the job done on the cheap.

PFF: Don’t Let the Fed Scare You Out of Your 6% Yield!

By Lawrence Meyers, InvestorPlace Contributor Jun 15, 2015

PFF, an ETF of preferred stocks, has diversity -- and that's what gives it more security than a bond with higher yields.

Why Preferred Stocks Are a Retiree’s Best Friend (PFF)

By Lawrence Meyers, InvestorPlace Contributor Mar 19, 2015

Preferred stocks offer little additional risk than bonds with bigger dividends. Here are three tips for choosing the best preferred stocks for your portfolio.

5 Best ETFs to Buy Now

By Jeff Reeves Mar 12, 2015

These five ETFs to buy now all fit together very nicely to form a good foundation for your portfolio -- and individually, these five funds all offer a lot of upside potential regardless of your investment goals.