Tag: ETF
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 […]
3 Of The Best ETFs To Buy For A Play On Gold Stocks
Gold stocks are rising again With a few tweets, gold stocks are looking a bit more golden these days. As President Trump announced that a trade deal with China was off the table for now and that tariffs would increase, investors have naturally gotten nervous. Volatility has spiked and markets saw some heavy losses over […]
Preferred Stocks: 8 Easy Ways To 6%-7% Yields
As investors near retirement, they tend to favor bonds, which provide income and less drama than stocks. However, less drama means less potential upside. With retirees living longer than ever before—which means much more time for inflation to eat away at your nest egg’s purchasing power—it’s important to not go too conservative too early in […]
5 Of The Best Retirement ETFs For Your IRA
Some of the best ETFs for IRA investors span asset classes and geographies and are cheap Now that tax season is in the rearview mirror, investors can get back to contributing to their retirement portfolios, including individual retirement accounts (IRAs). Good news for investors: IRA contribution limits are moving up. Investors under 50 years old […]
These Fixed Income Investments Can Give You Peace Of Mind
There has been 9 rate hikes in the US since 2015. However it has been about half a year since the last hike. With uncertain factors such as the ongoing trade war with China, and the geopolitical turmoil surrounding oil make the Federal Reserve more hesitant to continue raising rates. WTI price increased by over […]
5 Best ETFs To Set And Forget
These are some of the best ETFs for investors looking for low fees and easy to understand investment concepts While use of ETFs among institutional and other professional investors continues growing at a rapid rate, retail investors and advisors representing those investors remain core constituencies among ETF users. As has been widely noted, retail investors […]
Six Measures For Comparing Funds
While sorting through studies to feature in the Dispatches section of the May AAII Journal, I came across one comparing 21 similar funds from Vanguard and Fidelity. There wasn’t a clear winner between the two fund companies. Vanguard’s funds fared better on some aspects, while Fidelity’s fared better on others. A summary of the comparisons can be […]
5 Of The Best Funds For Downside Protection
These are some of the best funds for investors concerned about the end of the bull market With the S&P 500 up about 15% year-to-date, it would appear safe to say that the bull market is intact. The other side of that discussion is that stocks plunged in the fourth quarter, basically entering a bear market while reminding […]
Forget Oil: This 7.6% Dividend Will Soar In 2019
Oil prices have been locked in a tight range for five years—and I know I don’t have to tell you that this has been a disaster for energy investors. Oil Fails to Launch With the benchmark Energy Select Sector SPDR (XLE) unable to hold its gains for long (let alone recover to pre-crash levels), even the most […]
7 ETFs To Buy For Serious Diversification
These ETFs have everything needed for a well-balanced portfolio If you’re looking for ETFs to buy, don’t bother. I’m kidding. A recent Motley Fool article appeared on Fox Business’s website. It asked the question, “Has the ETF Market Peaked?” Author Dan Caplinger made the argument that at $5 trillion — the dollar amount of ETF investments held […]
