Tag: exchange-traded funds
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 […]
The Best, And Worst, Ways To Buy Preferred Shares
As you near (and enter) retirement you probably favor bonds, which provide income with less drama than stocks. However, less drama means less potential upside. With retirees living longer than ever before, it’s important to not go too conservative too early in life. And fortunately today, even 65 or 70 may be too early! One […]
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 […]
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 […]
Complete Beginners Guide To Closed End Funds
There are many investment options for investors to choose from. While mutual funds are a huge business, many investors are unaware that there are two types of mutual funds, open end and closed end funds. In this post, I am going to focus on talking about closed end funds, which are much smaller than their […]
7 Benchmark-Clobbering ETFs To Buy
These funds to buy are torching related benchmarks this year There are approximately 2,200 exchange-traded products, including exchange-traded funds (ETFs) listed in the U.S. and that number is growing by the day. With that expansive and expanding universe, finding the best ETFs to buy can be taxing for any investor. Finding ETFs to buy among […]
