Mutual Funds & ETFs

One-Country ETFs
Mutual Funds & ETFs

One-Country ETFs

Neena Mishra, CFA | December 18, 2017

Investors have been getting market-beating returns from some single-country ETFs. Here are two of the best from our ETF expert.

Some Unique ETFs Are Attractive
Mutual Funds & ETFs

Some Unique ETFs Are Attractive

Neena Mishra, CFA | November 30, 2017

There are many unusual ETFs, but many are too volatile and only some are attractive.

Best Undiscovered Funds
Mutual Funds & ETFs

Best Undiscovered Funds

Greg Carlson | August 31, 2017

Some funds have yet to be discovered by investors but offer appealing strategies. They could help boost your investment returns for years to come.

Forever Funds for the Long Term
Mutual Funds & ETFs

Forever Funds for the Long Term

Michelle Swartzentruber | August 3, 2017

Warren Buffett is fond of saying that the ideal period to hold a stock is “forever.” Not everyone, however, has…

ETFs That Boost Your Income
Mutual Funds & ETFs

ETFs That Boost Your Income

Ben Johnson, CFA | July 13, 2017

Not every income-oriented investor can commit to a 10-year investment. But if you can, there is a strategy that uses…

Attractive South Korean Investment
Mutual Funds & ETFs

Attractive South Korean Investment

Neena Mishra, CFA | June 16, 2017

The Korea Stock Exchange KOSPI index was up 13% for 2017 as of mid-May, hitting record highs, and still has…

Lower Fees on Index Funds
Mutual Funds & ETFs

Lower Fees on Index Funds

Pam Krueger | June 9, 2017

Mutual fund providers are jockeying to compete with low fees on index funds. Examples: In March, Charles Schwab dropped the…

The New Communications Services Stock Sector Debuts
Mutual Funds & ETFs

The New Communications Services Stock Sector Debuts

Todd Rosenbluth | May 21, 2017

Companies ranging from AT&T and Google to Facebook, Netflix and Disney will likely be in the new sector.

ETF That Invests in Robots
Mutual Funds & ETFs

ETF That Invests in Robots

Neena Mishra, CFA | May 5, 2017

When you think of robots, you might picture C-3PO in Star Wars or Arnold Schwarzenegger as the Terminator. But if…

Expect Big Tax on Fund Gains
Mutual Funds & ETFs

Expect Big Tax on Fund Gains

Russel Kinnel | October 10, 2016

With US stock indexes hitting record highs this year, investors in many mutual funds will be facing big tax bills.…

Six Top Defensive Funds to Protect Your Portfolio
Mutual Funds & ETFs

Six Top Defensive Funds to Protect Your Portfolio

Todd Rosenbluth | October 10, 2016

No matter how buoyant the stock market has been through much of this year, many investors have continued to worry…

Misleading Fund Returns
Mutual Funds & ETFs

Misleading Fund Returns

Christine Benz | September 20, 2016

Investors are notoriously bad at choosing when to buy and sell mutual fund shares. And certain funds make it especially…

Attractive Alternatives to a Closed Vanguard Fund
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Attractive Alternatives to a Closed Vanguard Fund

Mark Salzinger | September 6, 2016

Since the tremendously popular Vanguard Dividend Growth Fund closed its doors to new accounts in July, many investors have scrambled…

Don’t Pick a Fund Before Checking This Number
Mutual Funds & ETFs

Don’t Pick a Fund Before Checking This Number

Tom Roseen | August 22, 2016

Few Investors Even Know About It You may be choosing funds for your portfolio the wrong way. Many investors overlook…

“Raw” Rebound
Mutual Funds & ETFs

“Raw” Rebound

Neena Mishra, CFA | July 20, 2016

Oil is not the only commodity that has seen prices soar this year, handing big profits to investors. As of…