Tag: Bond ETFs
5 Thematic ETFs For Fixed-Income Investors
These bond ETFs show that different can be better Whether it is an ETF dedicated to 5G, cannabis, electric vehicles or small-cap biotechnology stocks, there are a growing number of thematic funds on the market. Predictably, however, the vast majority of thematic ETFs are equity-based products. On the other hand, many of the largest fixed-income ETFs are basic in […]
6 “Retirement Maker” Funds Paying Up To 10.8%
Today we’re going to discuss six “retirement maker” funds that pay dividends up to 10.8% annually. You will not find these types of yields in mainstream financial publications. Here’s why. It’s important for you to fade Wall Street’s advertising machine and buy value, not hype – especially when it comes to dividend payers. Stick with excellent yet […]
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 […]
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 […]
Avoid These 3 Bond Funds When Interest Rates Rise
Are bond funds a safe haven if the stock market crashes? With interest rates about to rise, is it a good time to invest in a bond fund? These are questions investors may be asking themselves as the stock market may be peaking and the Fed keeps jacking up interest rates. If you are fearful […]
Top 10 Best Sector ETFs For The Rest Of 2017
The best sector ETFs focus on areas of the market that can outperform for the rest of 2017 The best exchange-traded funds (ETFs) to finish 2017 will likely be the funds that focus on sectors that can benefit from current and emerging market trends and economic conditions. With that said, smart investors won’t place all of their […]
4 Stocks Safe From The Fed’s Next Move
Operating in a long-term bull market that doesn’t look over yet, these four stocks represent great buys for the investor looking for safety and returns. Add these stocks to your portfolio and you’ll never worry about what the Fed will do next. Many experienced investors’ antennae were twitching in alert earlier this year as Wall […]
5 Popular Bond Funds To Sell Now
With all this talk of rising rates, it’s surprising that bond funds are doing so well. The largest bond ETF, the iShares Core Total US Bond Market (AGG), is up over 4% in 2016 and hasn’t paused its bull run throughout the year: Investors are Hungry for Bonds Tax-exempt bonds aren’t doing as well, but […]
Did The Bond King Kill This ETF – Weekly ETF Fund Flows
The apprehension on Wall Street is reaching a breaking point. Investor sentiment is rapidly turning more bearish, fear is the dominant emotion, and the Bond King bailed on PIMCO. Needless to say, it’s an unusual feeling for investors after more than a year and a half of steady gains for US large cap stocks. As […]
A Simple Way To Profit From A Steepening Yield Curve
After the latest Fed statement this week, it’s clear that the Fed will begin to normalize interest rates after years of ZIRP (zero interest rate policy). That has big implications for retirees that depend on fixed income investments to generate income. As we leave the unusual days of quantitative easing and ZIRP behind, it’s important […]
