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7 Precious Metals ETFs To Consider Now
It has been a rough year for precious metals ETFs, but 2019 could bring fresh upside Rising U.S. interest rates and a strong dollar are among the factors plaguing precious metals exchange-traded funds (ETFs) this year. Gold and silver, the most widely followed precious metals, confirm as much. Among precious metals ETFs, the largest gold […]
5 Best ETFs For Slow And Steady Growth
For patient investors, these are some of the best ETFs to deliver long-term gains Since the start of October, the S&P 500 has tumbled about 9.50%, erasing its 2018 gains and dangerously flirting with the official definition of a correction. That slide confirms that equity market weakness that started in October has seeped into November, which is […]
Seek Shelter With These 7 REIT And Utilities ETFs
Utilities ETFs and REIT funds could be ideal destinations as market volatility lingers After a wild October, one that saw the S&P 500 notch one of its worst October performances ever, equity market volatility remains a concern for investors. Stocks rallied following the midterm elections, but the S&P 500 quickly gave back those gains and is currently […]
5 Low-Fee ETFs That Aren’t All That Great
Not all low-cost ETFs are great. Some have higher-fee competitors that are better. There is no doubt about it: when it comes to exchange-traded funds (ETFs), advisors and investors love the low-fee products. For several years, the top funds in terms of new assets added are low-fee ETFs. That trend is continuing in 2018. Of […]
7 ETFs For The Investing Opportunities Of Tomorrow
Artificial intelligence ETFs are ideal for investors looking to access tomorrow’s tech today These are halcyon days for investors looking to access disruptive technology themes and trends. Always an epicenter of innovation, the technology sector is evolving to include themes such as artificial intelligence, quantum computing, robotics and electric and self-driving vehicles among other disruptive […]
7 Index Funds To Buy Now
Both ETFs and mutual funds can fit the bill If you ask Warren Buffett about what stocks to own, he’ll tell you you are better off looking for low-cost index funds to buy like the Vanguard S&P 500 ETF (NYSEARCA:VOO) or the mutual fund version, the Vanguard 500 Index Fund (MUTF:VFINX). The ETF version charges 0.04% annually while the mutual fund […]
7 Closed-End Funds To Consider Buying Today
Closed-end funds are different from other fund vehicles, but some pack big income potential Closed-end funds (CEFs) do not get the notoriety lavished upon their mutual fund and exchange–traded fund (ETF) counterparts. Statistics support the diminutive status of closed-end funds relative to mutual funds and ETFs. At the end of last year, there were only […]
5 America-First ETFs To Buy
For investors looking to put America first, these are some of the best ETFs Some politicians discuss an America-first agenda, one that has often been extolled by the current presidential administration. In a world where economic globalization is viewed as increasingly important, the America-first sentiment may be viewed as controversial. Controversy aside, there are scores […]
Rising Rates Are No Problem For These 5 ETFs
Some of the best ETFs can provide protection against rising rates And just like that, there were three … or eight, if you’ve been counting since the first time the Fed Reserve raised interest rates in this latest tightening cycle. With the economy going strong, the Fed is estimated to raise rates at least once more […]
5 Leveraged ETFs For Active Traders
Leveraged ETFs are a risky, but enticing way to make short-term bets on the stock market Few asset classes are as seductive as leveraged exchange-traded funds (ETFs). Other than leveraged ETFs, where else in the fund universe (without using options) can investors make a bet on a simple index, such as the S&P 500 or […]
