Tag: exchange-traded funds
The Difference Between ETFs And Closed-End Funds
Though ETFs (Exchange-Traded Funds) and CEFs (Closed-End Funds) are very similar, there are a number of subtle differences that have to be taken into account when making investment decisions. We will discuss six key aspects that differentiate these two. Shares The issuance of shares for ETFs and CEFs are distinctly different. While the CEFs’ issued […]
7 Emerging Market ETFs To Buy For Big Gains In 2018
These funds provide easy access to global opportunities Emerging market ETFs had a great year in 2017. That may come as a surprise to some investors who were only looking at U.S. stocks, but it’s true. Consider, for instance, that China’s benchmark Hang Seng Index is up about 35% on the year. That puts even the 18% […]
3 Smart Beta ETFs To Buy For Low-Risk Portfolio Diversification
These smart beta ETFs will reduce volatility and risk in your portfolio When you see an article about smart beta funds, the first thing that might come to your mind is what does “smart beta” mean? “Beta” measures the volatility of a security or portfolio in relation to the entire market. Volatility is how we […]
8 ETFs To Study For 2018
This ETF info will show you how portfolio managers are preparing for 2018 We are fast approaching the end of 2017 and the beginning of a new year. That means portfolio rebalancing and sector rotation among many of the biggest players on Wall Street. Hedge funds, institutional traders and private fund managers are all looking […]
Follow The Money In These 7 ETFs To Buy Now
These banking and finance funds are looking good for 2018 Major financial stocks have had a pretty good year in 2017. Big names like Citigroup Inc (NYSE:C) and Bank of America Corp (NYSE:BAC) have jumped roughly 20% since Jan. 1 to outperform the S&P 500’s 16% gain. And only megabank Wells Fargo & Co (NYSE:WFC) has really struggled, and that’s for good reason […]
The 3 Best ETFs For Aggressive Returns
These Vanguard ETFs let you invest in speculative industries without the risk of individual stock-picking While risk-takers will eschew broader-scoped exchange-traded funds (ETFs) for the glory (and profits) of individual stocks, ETFs are a relevant component of any investing strategy. While the profit potential is greatest with a bet on a single company, the opposite […]
7 Country ETFs Worth Owning Outside U.S.
These seven ETFs will give you plenty of geographic diversification Home-country bias is a particular ailment that investors suffer from whether you live in the U.S., Canada, the United Kingdom or any other country with a significant stock market. It’s impossible to run away from and it’s a big reason why Americans ought to consider […]
7 High-Yield ETFs For Income-Conscious Investors
Use high-yield exchange-traded funds to boost your portfolio’s overall yield I don’t know about you, but my savings account still isn’t paying any interest. And that’s just the problem. Despite the Federal Reserve starting to ratchet up interest rates, investors’ bonds yields, savings accounts and money-market funds haven’t kept up. They are still paying next […]
5 Frightful ETFs To Flee Now
Here are five troubled ETFs that should be avoided or sold now Exchange-traded funds have been rapidly swallowing more and more of the stock market. Inflows from investors in the U.S. have soared over the past decade by some $1.7 trillion and continue to see money coming into new and existing exchange-traded funds by some […]
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 […]
