Does it make sense to become an ETF (exchange-traded fund) investor? I think so. The smaller the commission cost of buying and selling — measured as a percent of assets invested — the more attractive ...

If you're looking to start out investing, putting your money into an exchange-traded fund (ETF) focused on growth stocks can be a great way to start. Growth stocks are the shares ...

Exchange-traded funds (ETFs) are an easy entry point into investing. They provide quick, broad exposure to the financial markets. Even better, ETFs are far easier to manage than a diversified ...

Exchange-traded funds aren’t slowing down. Firms launch new ETFs every day, assets continue to pour in, and investors and providers alike are starting to wade into previously uncharted waters. ETFs ...

Dividend exchange-traded funds (ETFs) have gained significant popularity among investors seeking a reliable income stream and the potential for long-term growth. With a wide range of options available ...

Actively managed exchange-traded funds are the fastest-growing part of the fund industry. By now, nearly all the big fund companies have embraced the idea and rolled out funds of their own. So, you ...

Investors and retirement savers who want to own broad swaths of the stock and bond markets often face a choice: Do they want to buy time-honored mutual funds, or upstart exchange-traded funds? If ...

VIX ETFs use futures to track market volatility, not direct VIX numbers, suitable for tactical trades. Contango and high fees can erode long-term returns in VIX ETFs; they're best for short-term ...

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Energy ETFs provide broad access to the energy sector, simplifying sector-wide investment. Investing in specific types (upstream, midstream, downstream) aligns with different risk and return goals.

During unprecedented times in financial markets, the term "bear market" can strike fear into even the most seasoned investor's heart. As economic tides come and go, the need for strategic planning ...