Interest in gaming and eSports is soaring, especially since more people are staying at home. Here we'll check out the best gaming ETFs to get in on the action. Introduction - Why Gaming ETFs? The gaming industry within the Consumer Discretionary and Communications sectors have outperformed the broader market over the past year. Interest in gaming and eSports has … [Read more...] about The 4 Best Gaming ETFs for eSports Exposure in 2022
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VYM vs. VOO & VTI from Vanguard – Dividends vs. Broad Market
VYM is Vanguard's dividend-yield-oriented ETF. VOO and VTI are their broad market index funds for the S&P 500 and total U.S. stock market. Let's compare them. In a hurry? Here are the highlights: VYM, VOO, and VTI are all very popular U.S. stock funds from Vanguard.VYM tracks the FTSE High Dividend Yield Index. VOO tracks the S&P 500 Index. VTI tracks the CRSP US … [Read more...] about VYM vs. VOO & VTI from Vanguard – Dividends vs. Broad Market
The 5 Best EV ETFs – Electric Vehicles ETFs for 2022
Electric vehicles (EV's) are here to stay and are surging in popularity, so EV ETFs are also emerging to fill that thematic fund demand. Below we'll explore the best electric vehicles ETFs to capture this narrow group of stocks in . Video Prefer video? Watch it here: Introduction - Why Electric Vehicles ETFs? With electric car sales skyrocketing, … [Read more...] about The 5 Best EV ETFs – Electric Vehicles ETFs for 2022
The 3 Best International Small Cap Value ETFs for 2022
Small-cap value stocks have beaten every other segment of the market historically. Below we'll explore the 3 best international small cap value ETFs for . Introduction - International Small Cap Value I delved into the glamor of small cap value previously here and I discussed factor investing here. I won't repeat those lengthy details here; check out those posts if … [Read more...] about The 3 Best International Small Cap Value ETFs for 2022
The 4 Best Mid Cap Growth ETFs (2 From Vanguard) for 2022
Mid-cap growth stocks allow you to bet on growth within the mid cap segment. Below we'll review the 4 best mid cap growth ETFs for . In a hurry? Here's the list: VOT - Vanguard Mid-Cap Growth ETFMDYG - SPDR S&P 400 Mid Cap Growth ETFIVOG - Vanguard S&P Mid-Cap 400 Growth ETFIJK - iShares S&P MidCap 400 Growth ETF Introduction - Why Mid Cap … [Read more...] about The 4 Best Mid Cap Growth ETFs (2 From Vanguard) for 2022
The 4 Best PIMCO ETFs for Strategic Fixed Income (Bonds)
PIMCO is an investment management firm that is famous for their strategic fixed income strategies. Here we'll look at 4 PIMCO ETFs for targeted bond exposure. Introduction - PIMCO Funds PIMCO have been around for over 50 years "creating fixed income strategies for every market environment." Historically they have launched first-to-market funds for things like … [Read more...] about The 4 Best PIMCO ETFs for Strategic Fixed Income (Bonds)
The 3 Best Micro Cap ETFs and Why They Are Bittersweet
Micro cap stocks are smaller than small cap stocks, and thus would be expected to pay more of a risk premium. Here we'll check out the best micro cap ETFs and explore the problems with the cap size. Introduction - Why Micro Cap Stocks? Micro cap stocks are smaller than small cap stocks. It's somewhat of a forgotten segment of the market, as these stocks are the … [Read more...] about The 3 Best Micro Cap ETFs and Why They Are Bittersweet
5 Avantis ETFs for Reliably Targeted Factor Exposure (Review)
Avantis is a new asset management firm created by former Dimensional Fund Advisors employees. Here we'll review 5 Avantis ETFs for targeted, low-cost factor exposure. Introduction - Avantis ETFs Avantis Investors are the new kid on the block, but don't think that means they lack experience or that they are in any way a suboptimal fund provider. Avantis was … [Read more...] about 5 Avantis ETFs for Reliably Targeted Factor Exposure (Review)
9 DFA ETFs (Dimensional Fund Advisors) for Factor Tilts
Investors rejoice. DFA funds are now available to retail investors in the form of ETFs. Below we'll explore the ETFs offered by Dimensional Fund Advisors. Introduction - Dimensional Fund Advisors (DFA) ETFs Mutual funds have begun migrating to ETF equivalents, even across traditional brokers like Fidelity and Schwab. Perhaps the most anticipated has been … [Read more...] about 9 DFA ETFs (Dimensional Fund Advisors) for Factor Tilts
4 Alpha Architect ETFs for Value & Momentum Factor Exposure
Alpha Architect is an evidence-based asset management firm that aims to provide highly focused exposure to equity risk factors like Value and Momentum. Below are the 4 ETFs that deliver that exposure. Introduction - Alpha Architect ETFs Alpha Architect is a Philadelphia-based, research-intensive asset management firm that focuses on evidence-based investing via … [Read more...] about 4 Alpha Architect ETFs for Value & Momentum Factor Exposure
3 Popular Global X ETFs for Dividend Income Investors
Global X has some popular high-dividend-yield ETFs for income investors. Here's the list. Introduction - Global X ETFs Global X is a New York-based ETF provider specializing in narrow, thematic funds, including lithium, dividend income, electric vehicles, artificial intelligence, and more. In their words, they "strive to offer investors something beyond … [Read more...] about 3 Popular Global X ETFs for Dividend Income Investors
The 10 Best Large Cap Value ETFs (4 From Vanguard) for 2022
Large cap value stocks have outperformed large cap growth stocks due to the Value premium. Below we'll explore the 10 best large cap value ETFs for . In a hurry? Here's the list: VLUE - iShares Edge MSCI USA Value Factor ETFVTV - Vanguard Value ETFVOOV - Vanguard S&P 500 Value ETFVONV - Vanguard Russell 1000 Value ETFMGV - Vanguard Mega Cap Value ETFIUSV - iShares … [Read more...] about The 10 Best Large Cap Value ETFs (4 From Vanguard) for 2022
The 5 Best Small Cap Growth ETFs (3 From Vanguard) for 2022
Small-cap growth stocks are highly volatile and move quickly. Below we'll check out the 5 best small cap growth ETFs for . In a hurry? Here's the list: VBK - Vanguard Small Cap Growth ETFIWO - iShares Russell 2000 Growth ETFVTWG - Vanguard Russell 2000 Growth ETFISCG – iShares Morningstar Small-Cap Growth ETFVIOG – Vanguard S&P Small-Cap 600 Growth … [Read more...] about The 5 Best Small Cap Growth ETFs (3 From Vanguard) for 2022
Should You Avoid State-Owned Enterprises in Your Portfolio?
State-owned enterprises typically have inherently lower operating efficiency due to compromised business interests. It may be prudent to avoid them in your international portfolio. Here we'll see what the data has to say. What Are State-Owned Enterprises? State-owned enterprises, or SOEs, refer to companies with at least partial government ownership. The … [Read more...] about Should You Avoid State-Owned Enterprises in Your Portfolio?
The 6 Best Large Cap Growth ETFs (2 From Vanguard) for 2022
Large cap growth stocks have smoked the market in recent years thanks to Big Tech. Here we'll list some of the best large growth ETFs. In a hurry? Here's the list: VUG - Vanguard Growth ETFIWF – iShares Russell 1000 Growth ETFIVW – iShares S&P 500 Growth ETFVONG – Vanguard Russell 1000 Growth ETFSCHG – Schwab U.S. Large-Cap Growth ETFIUSG – iShares Core S&P … [Read more...] about The 6 Best Large Cap Growth ETFs (2 From Vanguard) for 2022
The 5 Best Mid Cap Value ETFs (2 From Vanguard) for 2022
Mid-cap value stocks allow you to capture the value premium within mid-caps. Below we'll review the 5 best mid cap value ETFs for . In a hurry? Here's the list: IWS - iShares Russell Midcap Value ETFVOE - Vanguard Mid-Cap Value ETFIJJ - iShares S&P MidCap 400 Value ETFMDYV - SPDR S&P 400 Mid Cap Value ETFIVOV - Vanguard S&P Mid-Cap 400 Value … [Read more...] about The 5 Best Mid Cap Value ETFs (2 From Vanguard) for 2022
5 Popular First Trust ETFs For Specific Tech Industry Plays
First Trust ETFs collectively have over $100 billion in assets. Here we'll check out some popular First Trust ETFs for narrow tech industries. Introduction - First Trust ETFs While the website for First Trust may look antiquated, its ETFs are not. The most popular First Trust ETFs are focused on sub-sectors of technology, and the new Communications … [Read more...] about 5 Popular First Trust ETFs For Specific Tech Industry Plays
6 Popular Invesco ETFs for Indexing, Factors, & Income
Invesco has some go-to ETFs for certain indexes and asset types. Here we'll look at 6 of the most popular Invesco ETFs. Introduction - Invesco ETFs Invesco is an asset management company headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia and founded in 1978. For several key indexes and asset types like the NASDAQ-100 and Commodities, Invesco has the most popular ETFs. They … [Read more...] about 6 Popular Invesco ETFs for Indexing, Factors, & Income
NTSX ETF Review – WisdomTree U.S. Efficient Core ETF (90/60)
NTSX from WisdomTree is a relatively new ETF designed to provide access to asset class diversification without sacrificing returns in order to free up space in diversified portfolios. I think the fund is pretty clever, simple, elegant, and useful. Here's my summary and review. Video Prefer video? Watch it here: NTSX - The What, Why, and How NTSX is a … [Read more...] about NTSX ETF Review – WisdomTree U.S. Efficient Core ETF (90/60)
3 WisdomTree ETFs That Are Pretty Interesting and Clever
WisdomTree is a comparatively smaller ETF house relative to big names like iShares and SPDR, but I'm admittedly a huge fan of some of their funds. Here we'll look at a few of my favorite WisdomTree ETFs. Introduction - WisdomTree ETFs WisdomTree Investments is an asset management company based in New York. They offered their first ETF in 2006. WisdomTree … [Read more...] about 3 WisdomTree ETFs That Are Pretty Interesting and Clever
