ETFs

The SPDR S&P Oil & Gas Exploration & Production ETF is the best-performing ETF in terms of year-to-date total return until Dec. 2, 2021. (XOP). XOP and the next three top ETFs on the list are all focused on oil and gas businesses, whose financial fortunes have improved as oil prices have risen in response […]

Growth exchange-traded funds (ETFs) are one of two types of ETFs. Value ETFs are the other. Growth ETFs, as opposed to cheap stocks, are designed to invest in a basket of equities whose underlying firms have the potential for significant growth. Microsoft Corp. (MSFT), DocuSign Inc. (DOCU), and Micron Technology Inc. (MU) are among the

Investors seeking yield are looking for a return on their money. Dividends from stocks or interest payments from bonds can provide this revenue. The term “high-yield funds” usually refers to mutual funds or exchange-traded funds (ETFs) that invest in equities that offer above-average dividends, bonds that provide above-average interest payments, or a combination of the

Index ETFs are exchange-traded funds that attempt to closely duplicate and track a benchmark index such as the S&P 500. They’re similar to index mutual funds, except instead of being redeemed at a single price each day (the closing net asset value (NAV)), index ETFs can be bought and sold on a major exchange during

Any exchange traded fund (ETF) that invests solely in foreign-based securities is known as an international ETF. The focus could be global, regional, or country-specific, with stocks or fixed-income instruments being held. What are foreign exchange-traded funds (ETFs)? An International ETF (Exchange Traded Fund) is a type of ETF that invests primarily in securities from

An inverse ETF is a type of exchange-traded fund (ETF) that profits from a drop in the value of an underlying benchmark by using various derivatives. Inverse ETFs are comparable to short positions, which entail borrowing securities and selling them in the hopes of repurchasing them at a reduced price. Inverse ETFs: Are They Safe?

The iShares Core ETFs are the building components of the iShares ETF family. They have a variety of low-cost funds that can be used as the cornerstone of your portfolios. The funds are designed to provide you with immediate access to a diverse basket of stocks in a single transaction. What does ETF core mean?

A leveraged ETF is a fund that leverages the returns of an underlying index by using derivatives and debt. In most cases, the price of an ETF grows or falls in lockstep with the index it tracks. When compared to the index, a leveraged ETF is meant to increase returns by 2:1 or 3:1. Leveraged

To provide investors with cost-effective funds that are created for performance, we combine active management with the benefits of passive management. What is an ETF that is Alpha weighted? The Top 100 ETFs page lists exchange-traded funds in order of their highest Weighted Alpha (measure of how much an ETF has changed in a one

Both are investment pools overseen by professional fund managers. They enable you to diversify your investments by allowing you to invest in a wide range of equities and bonds. Mutual funds and exchange-traded funds (ETFs) can be used in a buy-and-hold investment strategy (investing for the long term), although ETFs can be used for nearly