Most Loved/Hated ETFs of the Fourth Quarter

by Sanghamitra Saha Published on December 31,2019

These ETFs won/lost maximum assets in the fourth quarter.

• DIA Quick QuoteDIAPositive Net Change
• SPLV Quick QuoteSPLVPositive Net Change
• VTI Quick QuoteVTIPositive Net Change
• BND Quick QuoteBNDPositive Net Change
• VYM Quick QuoteVYMPositive Net Change
• AGG Quick QuoteAGGPositive Net Change
• GLD Quick QuoteGLDPositive Net Change
• VXUS Quick QuoteVXUSPositive Net Change
• QQQ Quick QuoteQQQPositive Net Change
• IEMG Quick QuoteIEMGPositive Net Change
• IEFA Quick QuoteIEFAPositive Net Change
• QUAL Quick QuoteQUALPositive Net Change

US Economy in "Late-Cycle" Phase? ETFs to Play

by Sanghamitra Saha Published on December 17,2019

U.S. economy is probably witnessing a mini-reflation wave within an ongoing late cycle, per some analysts. One can play the trend with these ETFs.

• VYM Quick QuoteVYMPositive Net Change
• SPHQ Quick QuoteSPHQPositive Net Change
• PTH Quick QuotePTHPositive Net Change
• XLK Quick QuoteXLKPositive Net Change
• NUMG Quick QuoteNUMGPositive Net Change

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Fed to Not Hike Rates in 2020: ETF Areas to Shine

by Sanghamitra Saha Published on December 12,2019

As the Fed is likely to not hike rates in 2020, these ETF areas might outshine next year.

• DIA Quick QuoteDIAPositive Net Change
• HDV Quick QuoteHDVPositive Net Change
• OUSA Quick QuoteOUSAPositive Net Change
• XLU Quick QuoteXLUPositive Net Change
• XLY Quick QuoteXLYPositive Net Change
• UUP Quick QuoteUUPNegative Net Change
• VYM Quick QuoteVYMPositive Net Change
• XLI Quick QuoteXLIPositive Net Change
• VWO Quick QuoteVWOPositive Net Change
• AIA Quick QuoteAIAPositive Net Change
• VOOV Quick QuoteVOOVPositive Net Change
• XLK Quick QuoteXLKPositive Net Change
• VLUE Quick QuoteVLUEPositive Net Change

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Fearing a Replay of December 2018? ETF Strategies to Try

by Sanghamitra Saha Published on December 04,2019

Wall Street is off to an awful start to December, thanks to renewed trade tensions. These ETF strategies can come to your rescue.

• DIA Quick QuoteDIAPositive Net Change
• TLT Quick QuoteTLTPositive Net Change
• VIIX Quick QuoteVIIXNegative Net Change
• HDV Quick QuoteHDVPositive Net Change
• OUSA Quick QuoteOUSAPositive Net Change
• NOBL Quick QuoteNOBLPositive Net Change
• VYM Quick QuoteVYMPositive Net Change
• GLD Quick QuoteGLDPositive Net Change
• XLP Quick QuoteXLPPositive Net Change
• VDC Quick QuoteVDCPositive Net Change
• USMV Quick QuoteUSMVPositive Net Change
• QUS Quick QuoteQUSPositive Net Change
• SDY Quick QuoteSDYPositive Net Change
• VIXY Quick QuoteVIXYNegative Net Change
• VXX Quick QuoteVXXNegative Net Change

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November ETF Asset Report

by Sanghamitra Saha Published on December 04,2019

Inside the ETF asset report for the month of November when U.S. key index ETFs ruled and treasuries lost.

• DIA Quick QuoteDIAPositive Net Change
• GLD Quick QuoteGLDPositive Net Change
• SHV Quick QuoteSHVPositive Net Change
• XLF Quick QuoteXLFPositive Net Change
• VOO Quick QuoteVOOPositive Net Change
• EWJ Quick QuoteEWJPositive Net Change
• SCHO Quick QuoteSCHONo Net Change
• VYM Quick QuoteVYMPositive Net Change
• TLT Quick QuoteTLTPositive Net Change
• QQQ Quick QuoteQQQPositive Net Change
• SPY Quick QuoteSPYPositive Net Change
• IEFA Quick QuoteIEFAPositive Net Change
• QUAL Quick QuoteQUALPositive Net Change

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4 Solid ETF Ideas to Follow This December

by Sweta Killa Published on December 04,2019

Amid the tug of war between bulls and bears, we have highlighted some investing ideas that could prove to be extremely beneficial for investors this holiday season.

• SPYD Quick QuoteSPYDPositive Net Change
• HDV Quick QuoteHDVPositive Net Change
• IWD Quick QuoteIWDPositive Net Change
• IBUY Quick QuoteIBUYPositive Net Change
• XRT Quick QuoteXRTPositive Net Change
• VYM Quick QuoteVYMPositive Net Change
• USMV Quick QuoteUSMVPositive Net Change
• SPLV Quick QuoteSPLVPositive Net Change
• VTV Quick QuoteVTVPositive Net Change
• RTH Quick QuoteRTHPositive Net Change
• ONLN Quick QuoteONLNPositive Net Change

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Fed Cuts Rates, Signals Pause: Trick or Treat for ETFs?

by Sanghamitra Saha Published on October 31,2019

The Fed cut rates and signaled a pause in the easing cycle. This may result in a market crash in the medium term. Investors thus see safety in these ETFs.

• IWY Quick QuoteIWYPositive Net Change
• HACK Quick QuoteHACKPositive Net Change
• VYM Quick QuoteVYMPositive Net Change
• ROOF Quick QuoteROOFNo Net Change
• XSW Quick QuoteXSWPositive Net Change
• TLT Quick QuoteTLTPositive Net Change
• EEM Quick QuoteEEMPositive Net Change
• PIE Quick QuotePIEPositive Net Change
• GLD Quick QuoteGLDPositive Net Change
• VIGI Quick QuoteVIGIPositive Net Change
• RWGV Quick QuoteRWGVPositive Net Change
• QUAL Quick QuoteQUALPositive Net Change

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Dividend ETFs to Invest as Odds for October Fed Rate Cut High

by Sanghamitra Saha Published on October 28,2019

At the current level, there is a 93% chance of a 25-bp rate cut in October meeting, according to CME FedWatch tool. This should boost dividend ETFs.

• VYM Quick QuoteVYMPositive Net Change
• HDV Quick QuoteHDVPositive Net Change
• DIV Quick QuoteDIVPositive Net Change
• OUSA Quick QuoteOUSAPositive Net Change
• XSHD Quick QuoteXSHDPositive Net Change

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5 Amazing ETF Strategies for the Fourth Quarter

by Sweta Killa Published on October 04,2019

We have highlighted some investing ideas that could prove to be extremely beneficial for investors in the fourth quarter in the current market environment.

• SPLV Quick QuoteSPLVPositive Net Change
• HDV Quick QuoteHDVPositive Net Change
• VYM Quick QuoteVYMPositive Net Change
• XLU Quick QuoteXLUPositive Net Change
• SPYD Quick QuoteSPYDPositive Net Change
• VONV Quick QuoteVONVPositive Net Change
• ONEV Quick QuoteONEVPositive Net Change
• VPU Quick QuoteVPUPositive Net Change
• SCHH Quick QuoteSCHHPositive Net Change
• VTV Quick QuoteVTVPositive Net Change
• SPHQ Quick QuoteSPHQPositive Net Change
• USMV Quick QuoteUSMVPositive Net Change
• IWD Quick QuoteIWDPositive Net Change
• VNQ Quick QuoteVNQPositive Net Change
• M Quick QuoteMNegative Net Change

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ETFs to Gain/Lose as Fed Rate Cut Less Likely

by Sanghamitra Saha Published on September 17,2019

The Fed is less likely to cut rates. If the Fed stays put, these ETFs should benefit and lose.

• ZROZ Quick QuoteZROZPositive Net Change
• UUP Quick QuoteUUPNegative Net Change
• GLD Quick QuoteGLDPositive Net Change
• VYM Quick QuoteVYMPositive Net Change

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5 Dividend ETFs to Pick Amid Fed Rate Cut Talks

by Sanghamitra Saha Published on July 30,2019

As the Fed is highly likely to cuts rates in July's meeting, these dividend ETFs could be great picks for realizing solid current income.

• HDV Quick QuoteHDVPositive Net Change
• OUSA Quick QuoteOUSAPositive Net Change
• DIV Quick QuoteDIVPositive Net Change
• VYM Quick QuoteVYMPositive Net Change
• XSHD Quick QuoteXSHDPositive Net Change

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Zacks Value Trader Highlights: VOO, VYM, VBR, VIOV and VTV

by Zacks Equity Research Published on July 12,2019

Zacks Value Trader Highlights: VOO, VYM, VBR, VIOV and VTV

• VYM Quick QuoteVYMPositive Net Change
• VBR Quick QuoteVBRPositive Net Change
• VIOV Quick QuoteVIOVPositive Net Change
• VOO Quick QuoteVOOPositive Net Change
• VTV Quick QuoteVTVPositive Net Change

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ETFs to Grab Amid Increased Odds for Fed Rate Cut

by Sweta Jaiswal, FRM Published on July 11,2019

We highlight some ETFs that can make the most of Powell's fresh testimony, indicating an inclination toward a possible rate cut this year.

• ITB Quick QuoteITBPositive Net Change
• HDV Quick QuoteHDVPositive Net Change
• PKB Quick QuotePKBPositive Net Change
• VYM Quick QuoteVYMPositive Net Change
• IAU Quick QuoteIAUPositive Net Change
• SPYD Quick QuoteSPYDPositive Net Change
• GLD Quick QuoteGLDPositive Net Change
• IUSG Quick QuoteIUSGPositive Net Change
• SPYG Quick QuoteSPYGPositive Net Change
• SCHG Quick QuoteSCHGPositive Net Change
• VPL Quick QuoteVPLPositive Net Change
• DGL Quick QuoteDGLPositive Net Change
• XHB Quick QuoteXHBPositive Net Change
• JPIN Quick QuoteJPINPositive Net Change
• FND Quick QuoteFNDPositive Net Change

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Best Investing Tips from 'Your Money or Your Life'

by Tracey Ryniec Published on July 11,2019

This 1990s personal finance book is hot again thanks to the FIRE movement. Should stock investors read it?

• VIOV Quick QuoteVIOVPositive Net Change
• VTV Quick QuoteVTVPositive Net Change
• VOO Quick QuoteVOOPositive Net Change
• VYM Quick QuoteVYMPositive Net Change
• VBR Quick QuoteVBRPositive Net Change

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5 Unbeatable ETF Strategies for 2nd Half

by Sweta Killa Published on July 09,2019

We have highlighted some investing ideas that could prove to be extremely beneficial for investors for the rest of the year in the current market environment.

• MGK Quick QuoteMGKPositive Net Change
• VGT Quick QuoteVGTPositive Net Change
• XLK Quick QuoteXLKPositive Net Change
• XLU Quick QuoteXLUPositive Net Change
• VPU Quick QuoteVPUPositive Net Change
• HDV Quick QuoteHDVPositive Net Change
• SCHH Quick QuoteSCHHPositive Net Change
• VNQ Quick QuoteVNQPositive Net Change
• SPYG Quick QuoteSPYGPositive Net Change
• IWY Quick QuoteIWYPositive Net Change
• VEA Quick QuoteVEAPositive Net Change
• SPYD Quick QuoteSPYDPositive Net Change
• ACWI Quick QuoteACWIPositive Net Change
• VYM Quick QuoteVYMPositive Net Change
• FDN Quick QuoteFDNPositive Net Change

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5 ETF Strategies to Win in a Pricey Market

by Sanghamitra Saha Published on July 08,2019

After a stellar Fed-induced rally in the first half, the U.S. market looks pricey. These ETF techniques could save you from any overvaluation-related downside risks.

• USMV Quick QuoteUSMVPositive Net Change
• VYM Quick QuoteVYMPositive Net Change
• OUSA Quick QuoteOUSAPositive Net Change
• QUS Quick QuoteQUSPositive Net Change
• HDV Quick QuoteHDVPositive Net Change
• XLY Quick QuoteXLYPositive Net Change
• NOBL Quick QuoteNOBLPositive Net Change
• GSLC Quick QuoteGSLCPositive Net Change
• QUAL Quick QuoteQUALPositive Net Change
• JHML Quick QuoteJHMLPositive Net Change
• RDVY Quick QuoteRDVYPositive Net Change

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ETF Strategies to Follow If Fed Cuts Rate

by Sweta Killa Published on June 17,2019

If the Fed cuts interest rates, investors should follow some strategies in order to gain from the future trend.

• PKB Quick QuotePKBPositive Net Change
• VWO Quick QuoteVWOPositive Net Change
• VNQ Quick QuoteVNQPositive Net Change
• XLU Quick QuoteXLUPositive Net Change
• HDV Quick QuoteHDVPositive Net Change
• SCHH Quick QuoteSCHHPositive Net Change
• CARZ Quick QuoteCARZPositive Net Change
• XHB Quick QuoteXHBPositive Net Change
• VYM Quick QuoteVYMPositive Net Change
• VPU Quick QuoteVPUPositive Net Change
• EEM Quick QuoteEEMPositive Net Change
• SPYD Quick QuoteSPYDPositive Net Change
• IEMG Quick QuoteIEMGPositive Net Change

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Trade Deal Hit or Miss: Dividend ETFs Are Investor-Friendly

by Sanghamitra Saha Published on May 13,2019

Dividend ETFs should be widely sought after irrespective of the U.S.-China deal.

• DGRO Quick QuoteDGROPositive Net Change
• OUSA Quick QuoteOUSAPositive Net Change
• HDV Quick QuoteHDVPositive Net Change
• VYM Quick QuoteVYMPositive Net Change
• SPHD Quick QuoteSPHDPositive Net Change

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Vanguard Takes ETF Fee War a Step Forward

by Sanghamitra Saha Published on May 02,2019

Vanguard once again cuts costs of some of its leading and ultra-cheap ETFs.

• ITOT Quick QuoteITOTPositive Net Change
• VOO Quick QuoteVOOPositive Net Change
• VV Quick QuoteVVPositive Net Change
• VYM Quick QuoteVYMPositive Net Change
• VUG Quick QuoteVUGPositive Net Change
• VXF Quick QuoteVXFPositive Net Change
• VO Quick QuoteVOPositive Net Change
• SCHB Quick QuoteSCHBPositive Net Change
• VTV Quick QuoteVTVPositive Net Change
• VTI Quick QuoteVTIPositive Net Change
• SCHX Quick QuoteSCHXPositive Net Change
• SPTM Quick QuoteSPTMPositive Net Change
• SPLG Quick QuoteSPLGPositive Net Change

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Vanguard Intensifies ETF Fee War Again

by Sanghamitra Saha Published on February 27,2019

As many as 10 important Vanguard ETFs that make up 20% of its assets undergoes a fee cut.

• VSS Quick QuoteVSSPositive Net Change
• VPL Quick QuoteVPLPositive Net Change
• VTEB Quick QuoteVTEBNo Net Change
• VWO Quick QuoteVWOPositive Net Change
• VXUS Quick QuoteVXUSPositive Net Change
• VGK Quick QuoteVGKPositive Net Change
• VYM Quick QuoteVYMPositive Net Change
• VEU Quick QuoteVEUPositive Net Change
• VT Quick QuoteVTPositive Net Change
• IEMG Quick QuoteIEMGPositive Net Change
• SPEM Quick QuoteSPEMPositive Net Change
• BNDX Quick QuoteBNDXPositive Net Change

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Broader Equity Market and Dividend: 2 ETFs to Watch on Outsized Volume

by Sanghamitra Saha Published on December 27,2018

ITOT and VYM saw massive trading volumes in yesterday's session.

• DIA Quick QuoteDIAPositive Net Change
• ITOT Quick QuoteITOTPositive Net Change
• VYM Quick QuoteVYMPositive Net Change
• SPY Quick QuoteSPYPositive Net Change
• QQQ Quick QuoteQQQPositive Net Change

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A Dividend ETF Investing Guide

by Sweta Killa Published on December 24,2018

Dividend paying securities are the major source of consistent income for investors to create wealth when returns from the equity market are at risk.

• NOBL Quick QuoteNOBLPositive Net Change
• DGRO Quick QuoteDGROPositive Net Change
• VYM Quick QuoteVYMPositive Net Change
• VIG Quick QuoteVIGPositive Net Change
• SDY Quick QuoteSDYPositive Net Change
• IDV Quick QuoteIDVPositive Net Change
• HDV Quick QuoteHDVPositive Net Change
• FVD Quick QuoteFVDPositive Net Change
• DVY Quick QuoteDVYPositive Net Change
• SCHD Quick QuoteSCHDPositive Net Change

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VanEck Launches 2 New ETFs: DURA and GOAT

by Zacks Equity Research Published on November 07,2018

VanEck has rolled out two new ETFs DURA and GOAT which use stock selection and valuation methodologies developed by Morningstar Equity Research.

• VZ Quick QuoteVZPositive Net Change
• VIG Quick QuoteVIGPositive Net Change
• VYM Quick QuoteVYMPositive Net Change
• SDY Quick QuoteSDYPositive Net Change
• MOTI Quick QuoteMOTIPositive Net Change
• MOAT Quick QuoteMOATPositive Net Change
• ESRX Quick QuoteESRXNo Net Change

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A Guide to Dividend ETF Investing

by Sweta Killa Published on October 19,2018

We have highlighted 10 most popular dividend ETFs for investors seeking yields and returns in a rocky market.

• IDV Quick QuoteIDVPositive Net Change
• DGRO Quick QuoteDGROPositive Net Change
• VYM Quick QuoteVYMPositive Net Change
• SDY Quick QuoteSDYPositive Net Change
• VIG Quick QuoteVIGPositive Net Change
• HDV Quick QuoteHDVPositive Net Change
• FVD Quick QuoteFVDPositive Net Change
• NOBL Quick QuoteNOBLPositive Net Change
• DVY Quick QuoteDVYPositive Net Change
• SCHD Quick QuoteSCHDPositive Net Change

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Wall Street Shrugs Off Trade Fears: 6 Large-Cap ETF Picks

by Sweta Killa Published on September 19,2018

Wall Street has shown immense strength, shrugging of escalating trade tensions between the United States and China.

• AAPL Quick QuoteAAPLPositive Net Change
• FIT Quick QuoteFITPositive Net Change
• DIA Quick QuoteDIAPositive Net Change
• VYM Quick QuoteVYMPositive Net Change
• SPYV Quick QuoteSPYVPositive Net Change
• SPY Quick QuoteSPYPositive Net Change
• SCHD Quick QuoteSCHDPositive Net Change
• MGV Quick QuoteMGVPositive Net Change
• FNDX Quick QuoteFNDXPositive Net Change