S&P 500 Healthcare Sector SPDR (XLV)

Index funds can be smart investment vehicles for investors who want to minimize risk. These seven ETFs are some of the best choices for this objective.

7 Index Funds to Hold Through Thick and Thin

By Tezcan Gecgil, InvestorPlace Contributor Oct 9, 2020

Index funds offer immediate diversification and access to a wide range of stocks. Here are several of the best index funds that could be suitable for a wide range of investing styles.

4 Biotech Stocks to Buy for Big Gains in 2020

By Tezcan Gecgil, InvestorPlace Contributor Sep 18, 2020

The novel coronavirus is weighing on the market, but these four biotech stocks can survive. Here's what you need to know to profit now.

3 Biotech Stock ETFs to Buy For Further Upside In 2021

By Nicolas Chahine, InvestorPlace Contributor Aug 17, 2020

Biotech stocks are winners this year, but there's still room to buy in for profit taking. ETFs such as IBB, XBI and XLV will continue to win.

Buy Hologic Stock as it Blasts to a Record High

By Tyler Craig, Tales of a Technician Jul 1, 2020

Hologic stock rallied to a record high on Tuesday, signaling more gains are likely. Here's how to capitalize on more upside.

The 7 Most Bought ETFs Since the Market Bottomed

By Todd Shriber, InvestorPlace Contributor Jun 3, 2020

The most bought ETFs since the March market bottom feature exposure to a variety of asset classes and some surprises, too.

7 American ETFs for the Hometown Crowd

By Todd Shriber, InvestorPlace Contributor May 27, 2020

American ETFs stocks are again outpacing their international rivals, giving some credibility to having a home country bias.

3 Healthcare Stocks Popping Off Support

By Tyler Craig, Tales of a Technician May 5, 2020

Healthcare stocks are pulling the market higher today. Here are three of the best stocks to buy in the sector right now.

7 of the Best Healthcare ETFs to Purchase for 2020

By Todd Shriber, InvestorPlace Contributor Apr 28, 2020

Don't ignore healthcare stocks because 2020 is an election year. Some of these funds are poised for big upside.

Apellis is Outperforming the Pharmaceutical Sector

By Ken Trester Apr 24, 2020

This week I want to take a bullish position in the underperforming pharmaceutical sector with Apellis Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (NASDAQ:APLS).

Finding Predictability Amid the Uncertainty on Wall Street

By John Jagerson and Wade Hansen, Editors, Strategic Trader Apr 3, 2020

Looking at which sectors in the S&P 500 are outperforming and the broader market right now shows us that we are in a normal contraction.

Use Johnson & Johnson for Quick Income

By Ken Trester Mar 17, 2020

Traders need to be selective with their options, and Johnson & Johnson (NYSE:JNJ) has proven itself resilient.

Healthcare Stocks Aren’t Immune to Selloffs

By Ken Trester Mar 16, 2020

Guardant Health, Inc. (NASDAQ:GH) is a healthcare stock, but it operates in the wrong segment.

7 of the Best Healthcare ETFs to Purchase for 2020

By Todd Shriber, InvestorPlace Contributor Feb 19, 2020

Don't ignore healthcare stocks because 2020 is an election year. Some of these funds are poised for big upside.

Use This Healthcare ETF to Prepare for a Pullback

By Ken Trester Nov 12, 2019

This morning, I'm recommending a bearish trade on the Health Care Select Sector SPDR Fund (NYSEARCA:XLV).

Stock Market Bears Are Starting to Hibernate

By John Jagerson and Wade Hansen, Editors, Strategic Trader Nov 7, 2019

As winter comes, bears are hibernating, giving way to a bull market. Want some evidence? Just look at the performance of small-cap stocks.

Buy This If You Like Johnson & Johnson Stock But Hate the Lawsuits

By Will Ashworth, InvestorPlace Contributor Sep 19, 2019

The recent ruling against Johnson & Johnson (NYSE:JNJ) put some pressure on JNJ stock. Here’s a good way to prevent huge losses.

HCP, Inc. is a Way to Play Real Estate and Healthcare

By Ken Trester Aug 19, 2019

I want to avoid recommending too many bearish trades while we wait for the market to recover. That's why I'm recommending a bullish trade on HCP, Inc. (NYSE:HCP), a real estate investment trusts (REIT) that serves the healthcare industry.