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The 10 Best-Performing ETFs This Year
Some of the best-performing ETFs still have plenty of gas in their respective tanks As measured by the SPDR S&P 500 ETF (NYSEARCA:SPY), the world’s largest exchange-traded fund (ETF), domestic stocks are off to fine starts this year. SPY is up nearly 11%. Of course, some of this year’s best-performing ETFs are delivering returns well in excess […]
7 Of The Best ETFs To Buy For A Rock-Solid Portfolio
These are among the best ETFs for both growth and income The U.S. economy and markets are providing a collection of tailwinds for specific industries and investments. And it is resulting in a buoyant general stock market that has the S&P 500 Index up 11.25% year-to-date. But rather than just betting on the general stock market, I […]
10 Small-Cap ETFs That Pack A Wallop
These small-cap ETFs offer big return potential, and some have even more benefits Various data points and studies confirm that investors are often heavily skewed, if not over-allocated, to large-cap stocks. However, there is also no shortage of studies confirming that over long holding periods, small-caps beat their large-cap rivals. “The size premium is one […]
Are These 7 Dividend Aristocrats ETFs Fit For A King?
Dividend aristocrats ETFs are excellent ways for investors to tap steady dividend growth Many folks infer an element of royalty when they hear the word “aristocrat.” While the U.S. is a democracy, not a monarchy, there are plenty of ways for dividend investors to become aristocratic in their own right. Several exchange-traded funds (ETFs) track indices […]
5 Of The Best Utility ETFs To Invest In Now
Utility ETFs are some of the best ETFs to buy in tough times The utilities sector accounts for just 3.17% of the S&P 500. Just two sectors — real estate and materials — command smaller weights in the benchmark U.S. equity gauge. Typically, traits like those would lead investors to think the utilities sector is overlooked, […]
5 No- Or Low-Cost ETFs And Index Funds
These low-cost funds are among the cheapest of the cheap Low fees are one of the primary reasons why so many advisors and investors continue gravitating toward index funds and ETFs. Being mindful of the impact fund fees have on investors also explains why some fund issuers, like Vanguard, are revered by many investors. There is […]
3 Defensive ETFs To Protect Yourself From Another Market Selloff
The time to get defensive is now The tail end of 2018 didn’t shape up to be great for the investing public. The markets — down 6%-plus for the full year — fell into a turmoil and it looked as if the bulls were finally rolling over into a big bear market. Stocks, commodities and […]
7 Bargain-Bin ETFs For Frugal Investors
Practically everyone loves cheap ETFs. Here are some low-fee ideas for 2019 When it comes to ETFs, low fees do not always mean superior returns, but low fees do increase a fund’s ability to generate interest from investors. In terms of asset-gathering proficiency, the sweet spot among cheap ETFs is an annual expense ratio of […]
5 Exotic ETFs To Buy For A Better Portfolio In 2019
A dose of out of box ETFs could do your portfolio good next year As we’ve said, ETFs are perfect to build out your core portfolio with. After all, their index-hugging abilities and low costs make them a perfect foundation to build a portfolio on. There’s a reason why more than $155 billion sits in the iShares Core […]
Build A Better Portfolio In 2019 With These 5 Core ETFs To Buy
These are the best ETFs to buy to build a low-cost core portfolio in a snap As the new year approaches, a lot of people make financial resolutions, most of which include something along the lines of building a better core portfolio. Although it sounds difficult, exchange-traded funds can help you accomplish this without too […]
