Tag: ETFs
Avoid These Mistakes In ETF Investing
While ETFs investing is very popular with many investors for its ease of use, transparency, diversification benefits, low cost and tax efficiency, it has a number of risks that have to be taken into account by investors. Why ETFs? ETF or an exchange-traded fund, is an investment fund that trades similar to stocks in the […]
5 Under-The-Radar Dividend ETFs For Every Investor
These dividend ETFs don’t grab a lot of press but income investors should give these funds a look Dividend exchange-traded funds (ETFs) represent a significant percentage of the overall ETF universe and an even bigger chunk of the smart beta space. In the U.S., there are more than 200 dividend and income ETFs available to […]
7 ETFs For Growing Emerging Markets Income
Emerging markets dividends are poised to grow these year — time to get in After easily trouncing U.S. stocks in 2017, emerging markets equities and exchange-traded funds (ETFs) are looking for more of the same this year. While 2018 is still in its early stages, the widely followed MSCI Emerging Markets Index is outpacing the S&P […]
Evaluating Dividend ETFs
My site is read by readers from all walks of life. We have those with no experience investing, to those who have been through the ups and downs of the past half a century (and even longer). We also have a variety of readers, who are interested in the concept of dividend growth investing, but who […]
3 ETFs To Buy The Blockchain In 2018
No bitcoin fund? No problem. While regulators are telling ETF issuers to scrap plans for funds based on the cryptocurrency, new avenues for digital currency are emerging: blockchain ETFs promising exposure to blockchain companies. Among financial technologies, blockchain is fairly new. Originally created as a centralized ledger and record-keeping system for digital currency transactions, blockchain […]
7 Best Technology ETFs For 2018 And Beyond
These technology ETFs could be leaders through the rest of the year You don’t need me to tell you that technology was the best-performing sector in the S&P 500 last year. The Technology Select Sector SPDR (NYSEARCA:XLK), the largest technology ETF by assets, jumped 34.3% in 2017, easily topping the 21.7% returned by the broader market. Of course, 2018 […]
3 ETFs To Buy Before They Charge Higher In 2018
The markets continue their bullish run into year-end. Here’s how to profit. The market continues to press higher as the heightened prospects of a tax reform deal has seemingly filled the rally tank as we head into the end-of-the-year, which is normally bullish for stocks and ETFs to buy. Investors are beginning to scramble for […]
5 International ETFs To Get The Best Of All Worlds
Worried about a domestic rut? Try these strong running international ETFs to buy! Although it’s not the most exciting investment, these days, you can’t go wrong with the benchmark exchange-traded fund SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust (NYSEARCA:SPY). Year-to-date, the trust fund is up nearly 16%. However, given its remarkable rally under ever-declining volume, many investors are seeking […]
3 Exploding ETF Trends (And 33 Funds You Can Buy Now)
If you’re like most folks, you probably think it’s tough for any fund to beat the S&P 500, especially in a year when the index jumped some 15%. But you’d be wrong. Truth is a lot of funds are doing better, with over 660 beating the S&P 500. And the top-performers share 3 common themes that could […]
5 Best Technology ETFs To Beat The Market In 2018
These tech ETFs will likely keep soaring in 2018 as attention on the sector increases It is almost impossible to avoid the technology sector. Then again, avoiding technology has not been a wise move. It is the best-performing group in the S&P 500 this year. As the largest sector by market capitalization in the U.S., it’s hard […]
