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ETFs

The 7 Best Gold ETFs To Diversify With the Shiny Metal

Last Updated: November 21, 2020 No Comments – 3 min. read

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Gold is a popular diversifier in investment portfolios to reduce volatility and risk and to hedge against inflation and currency devaluation. Here we explore the best gold ETFs to get exposure to the shiny metal. Introduction - Why Gold? I wrote a more comprehensive overview of gold recently here so you may want to check that out if you want to dive into the … [Read more...] about The 7 Best Gold ETFs To Diversify With the Shiny Metal

The 3 Best Low Volatility ETFs To Mitigate Stock Risk

Last Updated: November 8, 2020 No Comments – 3 min. read

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Low volatility ETFs provide a way for investors to stay in stocks while still limiting portfolio volatility and risk. Here we'll look at the best low volatility ETFs to access stocks with less movement. Prefer video? Watch it here. Introduction - Why Low Volatility Stocks? Low volatility stocks refer to stocks with lower-than-average price movement. … [Read more...] about The 3 Best Low Volatility ETFs To Mitigate Stock Risk

The 7 Best International ETFs (4 From Vanguard) of 2021

Last Updated: February 3, 2021 2 Comments – 3 min. read

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International assets are a crucial part of any well-diversified investment portfolio. Here we'll look at the best international ETFs for for both stocks and bonds across developed and emerging markets. Introduction - Why International Stocks and Bonds? International stocks inarguably offer a diversification benefit to a diversified investment portfolio by not … [Read more...] about The 7 Best International ETFs (4 From Vanguard) of 2021

The 5 Best High Yield Bond Funds for Income

Last Updated: November 15, 2020 No Comments – 3 min. read

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High yield bonds offer one of the best opportunities for regular income from interest payments for fixed income investors. Here we'll look at the best high yield bond funds. Introduction - Why High Yield Bonds? High yield bonds are lower credit quality corporate bonds. Because of this higher credit risk, these bonds pay the highest yields compared to higher-credit … [Read more...] about The 5 Best High Yield Bond Funds for Income

The 3 Best Corporate Bond ETFs (2 From Vanguard)

Last Updated: October 7, 2020 No Comments – 2 min. read

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Corporate bonds tend to pay higher yields than treasury bonds and are more popular for income investors. Here we'll look at the best corporate bond ETFs. Introduction - Why Corporate Bonds? Companies issue bonds to investors to pay for future projects and R&D because it's typically a cheaper stream of funding than bank loans. This corporate debt provides … [Read more...] about The 3 Best Corporate Bond ETFs (2 From Vanguard)

The 11 Best ETFs for Bear Markets & Recessions (Defensive)

Last Updated: October 7, 2020 No Comments – 4 min. read

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Bear markets, recessions, and market downturns are largely unpredictable by their very nature. Here we'll look at the best defensive ETFs to weather the storms and survive or even thrive during periods of market turmoil. Introduction - Being Defensive During Bear Markets Attempting to time the market - predicting bear markets and recessions - is usually more … [Read more...] about The 11 Best ETFs for Bear Markets & Recessions (Defensive)

The 11 Best Dividend ETFs for Value and Income Portfolios

Last Updated: February 27, 2021 No Comments – 4 min. read

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Dividend stocks are popular among income investors and those seeking more stability and lower volatility. Here we'll look at the best dividend ETFs. Most of the dividend ETFs below are part of the dividend portfolio I designed. Introduction - Why Dividend Stocks? Dividends are simply a return of value to shareholders, in the form of periodic cash payments, by … [Read more...] about The 11 Best Dividend ETFs for Value and Income Portfolios

The 5 Best Emerging Markets ETFs (1 From Vanguard)

Last Updated: January 30, 2021 No Comments – 3 min. read

Emerging Markets refer to nations that are growing and becoming more engaged in the global economy. They are a crucial piece in any globally diversified portfolio. Here we'll look at the best Emerging Markets ETFs to get in on this corner of the market. Prefer video? Watch it here. Introduction - Why Emerging Markets? Emerging Markets are growing countries that … [Read more...] about The 5 Best Emerging Markets ETFs (1 From Vanguard)

VOO vs. VTI – Vanguard’s S&P 500 and Total Stock Market ETFs

Last Updated: December 12, 2020 No Comments – 3 min. read

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Two of the most popular stock market index ETFs are the Vanguard S&P 500 ETF (VOO) and the Vanguard Total Stock Market ETF (VTI). Let's compare them. VOO vs. VTI - Methodology and Composition If you've landed here, you probably already know that stocks are a significant driver of portfolio returns, and that index funds are a great, low-cost way to get … [Read more...] about VOO vs. VTI – Vanguard’s S&P 500 and Total Stock Market ETFs

What Is a Leveraged ETF and How Do They Work?

Last Updated: January 30, 2021 No Comments – 4 min. read

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Leveraged ETFs allow investors to increase exposure without additional capital outlays. Below we'll explore what leveraged ETFs are, how they work, and why you might want to use them. Prefer video? Watch it here. What Is a Leveraged ETF? A leveraged ETF, as the name suggests, is an ETF (exchange-traded fund) that allows investors to utilize leverage in their … [Read more...] about What Is a Leveraged ETF and How Do They Work?

The 9 Best Large Cap ETFs (5 From Vanguard)

Last Updated: November 22, 2020 No Comments – 3 min. read

Large-cap stocks comprise over 80% of the total stock market. Below we'll review the 9 best large cap ETFs. Introduction - Why Large Cap Stocks? Large-cap stocks in aggregate are less volatile and thus more "stable" than mid- and small-caps. Large-cap stocks as a whole make up over 80% of the total stock market by weight. They are also more popular and thus more … [Read more...] about The 9 Best Large Cap ETFs (5 From Vanguard)

The 9 Best Leveraged ETFs To Enhance Portfolio Exposure (2021)

Last Updated: February 23, 2021 No Comments – 4 min. read

Leveraged ETFs allow investors to enhance asset exposure without taking on a margin loan. Below we'll review the 9 best leveraged ETFs for . In a hurry? Here's the list: TQQQ - ProShares UltraPro QQQQLD - ProShares Ultra QQQTECL - Direxion Daily Technology Bull 3X SharesSSO - ProShares Ultra S&P 500UPRO - ProShares UltraPro S&P 500SPXU - ProShares UltraPro … [Read more...] about The 9 Best Leveraged ETFs To Enhance Portfolio Exposure (2021)

The 9 Best Small Cap Value ETFs (3 From Vanguard) for 2021

Last Updated: March 5, 2021 6 Comments – 6 min. read

Small-cap value stocks have outperformed every other segment of the market historically. Below we'll review the 9 best small cap value ETFs for . Prefer video? Watch it here. In a hurry? Here's the list: IJS - iShares S&P SmallCap 600 Value ETFSLYV - SPDR S&P 600 Small Cap Value ETFVIOV - Vanguard S&P Small-Cap 600 Value ETFAVUV - Avantis U.S. Small Cap … [Read more...] about The 9 Best Small Cap Value ETFs (3 From Vanguard) for 2021

The 4 Best Financials ETFs – Invest in Banking

Last Updated: October 7, 2020 No Comments – 2 min. read

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"Financials" is shorthand for the financial sector of the stock market, also called the banking sector. Here we'll look at the best financials ETFs. Introduction - Why Financials? Companies in the financial sector, as the name suggests, are banks, finance companies, investment companies, and insurance providers that offer financial products and services to … [Read more...] about The 4 Best Financials ETFs – Invest in Banking

BND vs. AGG – Comparing 2 Popular US Total Bond Market ETFs

Last Updated: December 12, 2020 No Comments – 2 min. read

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Two of the most popular total U.S. bond market ETFs are the Vanguard Total Bond Market ETF (BND) and the iShares Core U.S. Aggregate Bond ETF (AGG). Let's compare them. BND vs. AGG - Methodology and Composition If you've landed here, you already know that bonds provide downside protection and volatility and risk reduction for diversified portfolios, and you … [Read more...] about BND vs. AGG – Comparing 2 Popular US Total Bond Market ETFs

The 3 Best Biotech ETFs – How to Invest in Biotechnology in 2021

Last Updated: February 3, 2021 No Comments – 3 min. read

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Biotechnology is a highly volatile and potentially highly profitable industry sector. Here we'll look at the best biotech ETFs for . Introduction - Why Biotech Stocks? Biotech is an industry sub-sector within the larger health care sector of the market. The industry is an applied science, using organic material to produce products, processes, and services related … [Read more...] about The 3 Best Biotech ETFs – How to Invest in Biotechnology in 2021

The 5 Best Healthcare ETFs for 2021

Last Updated: January 7, 2021 No Comments – 3 min. read

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The healthcare sector includes a broad range of products and services related to medical treatment, and has historically outperformed the market. Here we'll look at the best healthcare ETFs for . Prefer video? Watch it here. In a hurry? Here's the list: XLV - Health Care Select Sector SPDR FundVHT - Vanguard Health Care ETFFHLC - Fidelity MSCI Health Care Index … [Read more...] about The 5 Best Healthcare ETFs for 2021

The 5 Best Consumer Staples ETFs

Last Updated: December 14, 2020 No Comments – 3 min. read

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Consumer staples refer to everyday products that people need. The sector typically performs well during market downturns. Here we'll look at the best consumer staples ETFs. In a hurry? Here's the list: XLP - Consumer Staples Select Sector SPDR FundVDC - Vanguard Consumer Staples ETFFSTA - Fidelity MSCI Consumer Staples Index ETFKXI - iShares Global Consumer Staples … [Read more...] about The 5 Best Consumer Staples ETFs

The 6 Best Clean Energy ETFs To Go Green in Your Portfolio

Last Updated: February 21, 2021 No Comments – 3 min. read

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Interest and investment in clean energy has been steadily growing. Here we'll review the best clean energy ETFs to go green in your portfolio. Prefer video? Watch it here. In a hurry? Here's the list: ICLN - iShares Global Clean Energy ETFPBW - Invesco WilderHill Clean Energy ETFQCLN - First Trust NASDAQ Clean Edge Green Energy Index FundPZD - Invesco Cleantech … [Read more...] about The 6 Best Clean Energy ETFs To Go Green in Your Portfolio

The 5 Best Tech ETFs To Get in on the Technology Boom (2021)

Last Updated: February 21, 2021 No Comments – 3 min. read

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The technology sector has had a particularly stellar run in recent years, considerably outperforming the market. Here we'll review the best tech ETFs to get in on the action in In a hurry? Here's the list: VGT - Vanguard Information Technology ETFXLK - Technology Select Sector SPDR FundQQQ - Invesco QQQ TrustFDN - First Trust Dow Jones Internet Index FundARKK - ARK … [Read more...] about The 5 Best Tech ETFs To Get in on the Technology Boom (2021)

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