ETFs & Funds

Transparency, diversification, and low-cost access to practically any market, sector, or asset class make exchange traded funds highly attractive to investors and traders alike. But, to outperform benchmark index funds, you really need expert guidance and a sound strategy that gets results. Our experts will cover all the bases and provide the tools and knowledge you need to tap into outperforming investments, year in and year out.

Articles on ETFs & Funds

It’s the end of the first quarter! And boy has the reaction to that statement changed.
Gold ripped through $3,000 an ounce, and that trade was a home run. The question now? What’s next? Take a look at the iShares Silver Trust (SLV), suggests JC Parets, founder of AllStarCharts.
You know I’m a big fan of precious metals like gold and silver. But what other metals and commodities are worth a look?
It was a volatile week. Only five of eleven S&P SPDR sectors finished higher. Communication Services (XLC) and Healthcare (XLV) were the leading sectors for the second week in a row, while Technology (XLK) and Energy (XLE) were the weakest sectors. The SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust (SPY) fell -1.01%, notes Bonnie Gortler of bonniegortler.com.
It’s important to remember that corrections like this are regular and normal. In fact, they probably happen a lot more frequently than you think, asserts David Dierking, editor of ETF Focus.
It’s official: The first half of 2024 is over...and the second half is getting underway. That makes now a GREAT time to look back at which assets are winning the performance race...which are bringing up the rear...and which are stuck somewhere in between.
Your parents may have told you that good things come in small packages – if only to keep you and your brothers or sisters from fighting over Christmas presents! But when it comes to the STOCK market in 2024, the opposite holds true.
The word “vibecession” — basically the idea that people are measuring the economy by feeling rather than by data — is back in the news. That’s because most Americans apparently think we’re in a recession, even though we aren’t. Which brings us to a Closed End Fund nicely positioned to profit from this situation: The Liberty All-Star Equity Fund (USA), outlines Michael Foster, editor of CEF Insider.
The streak is broken. Five consecutive months of gains came crashing to an end in April. But that was to be expected...at least from our perspective. Now May is at the door. My work suggests “Sell in May and Go Away” is just another of a growing list of debunked market myths, writes Matthew Carr, editor of Tipping Point Profits.
The S&P 500 once again faded in the afternoon and declined for the fourth consecutive session on Wednesday. Tech names pressured prices, and higher interest rates were certainly a big factor. But I still like funds such as Hennessy Cornerstone Mid Cap 30 Investor (HFMDX), writes Brian Kelly, editor of Money Letter.

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Could your portfolio use a tune-up? Then join us for this interactive ETF roundtable! You'll learn about new investing approaches that you can access via innovative, low-cost funds from a trio of our event sponsors.

CORE Tax Deeds attempts to simplify and improve the process of purchasing redeemable tax deeds at auctions in Texas. We aim to reduce the risk to investors and make the process more efficient and profitable.

Market turbulence is inevitable, but income needs remain constant. In this session, discover how to potentially turn market swings into potential income streams by leveraging GraniteShares ETFs. We’ll explore innovative income-generating strategies that go beyond traditional dividend stocks or bonds. Join us as we delve into the world of pass-through securities and options premium-based strategies.

Find out how incorporating alternative income ETFs could help boost your portfolio’s yield — even in uncertain times.

In this provocative 30-minute presentation, Independent ETF Expert and Financial Futurist Dave Nadig will discuss how ETFs have migrated from trustworthy to problematic in a few short years. In the current "YOLO" regulatory environment, the burden of avoiding the stinkers is firmly on you, so he'll cover where ETFs can provide world-class exposure—and where they can lead the unwary investor into traps of unexpected volatility, liquidity problems, and hidden fees. 

More and more exotic and volatile ETFs are being launched as investors have shown an interest in portfolio 'hot sauce' to complement a more ‘plain vanilla’ core. This session will go over the pros and cons of these different types of hot sauce ETFs that investors now have access to, including leveraged ETFs, single stock ETFs, covered call strategies, crypto, and themes.   

The “Worst Six Months” of the year, May-October, AKA “Sell in May,” are underway. It’s time to reevaluate your portfolio. In this volatile post-election year market, it critical not to sell willy-nilly. Jeff will rundown ETFs to avoid and the best sector ETFs to rotate into for the “Worst Six Months.” He will also share his updated outlook for the rest of 2025 and why Q3 may prove troublesome for stocks. 

ETF industry veterans from YieldMax™ ETFs will present how structured options overlays, including synthetic covered calls and 0DTE exposures, are implemented within YieldMax ETFs to target enhanced income. The discussion will explore the mechanics behind these strategies, including distribution dynamics and risk management considerations across single-stock, fund-of-fund, and thematic exposures. It will also provide insight into how these approaches may serve as tools for income diversification and volatility harvesting.

As you navigate unpredictable markets, a bond ladder strategy that prioritizes reliability can help you stay invested in your long-term goals. Join Nate Conrad, Head of LifeX, as he discusses the benefits of bond ladders and the LDDR ETF—a cash flow solution purpose-built to help you weather today's challenging investment landscape.

Investing involves risk and principal loss is possible. View important information on LDDR here. Distributed by Foreside Financial Services, LLC.

OG innovator, thought leader, and CEO of PetroVybe, Peter A Snell, uncovers a new opportunity for investors to profit from the convergence of biblical stewardship in business and the development of natural gas as the only reasonable fuel capable of meeting AI-driven electricity demand.

Discover how Alpha Structured Finance LP seeks to deliver investor-aligned returns through niche, credit-oriented structured deals with public companies. This session will cover deal structuring, downside protection strategies, and how ASF targets 20% IRR through milestone-based funding and convertible securities. Investors will learn how to participate in this alternative investment approach.

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In the past decade or so, exchange traded funds have been transformed from obscure institutional trading vehicles to extraordinarily popular investment tools. They now dominate the investing landscape with over 2,000 products available and have empowered investors and traders as never before, enabling them to build highly effective portfolios. Yet there's more to the ETF universe than investors and traders may even know. MoneyShow.com’s roster of top ETF and ETF-trading experts can show you how to use ETFs to achieve peak results. From factor ETFs to leveraged ETFs to smart-beta ETFs to buffered ETFs, learn how you can use ETFs to effectively transform your own portfolio.

ETFs can provide a cost-effective way to get into areas of the market that are poised to deliver results. Simple portfolio rotation can meet the goals of solid performance with few trades, little time and effort spent analyzing ETFs, and confidence from side-stepping huge drawdowns. Learn proven ETF-trading strategies from some of the top professional traders in the country who consistently achieve stellar results. More than just the very best in ETF picks, you’ll take away real, practical knowledge about how to recognize the best growth, income, and value opportunities, choose the right sectors and asset classes, and know when (and precisely how) to rotate ETF holdings for optimum results through every economic and market cycle.

Whether you are a seasoned ETF investor or just starting to get your feet wet, you can get actionable advice from some of the top names in the industry here.