Market Collapsing: 5 Strategies for a Winning ETF Portfolio

by Sweta Killa Published on March 23,2020

Investors should focus on certain techniques or strategies while building a portfolio that are sure to pay off in the coming months. We share some of these with you.

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• BFOR Quick QuoteBFORPositive Net Change
• QUAL Quick QuoteQUALPositive Net Change
• HDV Quick QuoteHDVPositive Net Change
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Low Volatility & Quality ETFs Stay Strong Amid Market Rally

by Sanghamitra Saha Published on March 03,2020

Wall Street's high growth and high beta may be soaring on solid policy action hopes but lure for low volatility and high-quality ETFs remains intact.

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• SPLV Quick QuoteSPLVPositive Net Change
• QUAL Quick QuoteQUALPositive Net Change

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ETFs to Play as Goldman Lowers US Q1 GDP Outlook

by Sweta Jaiswal, FRM Published on February 25,2020

We discuss some ETF areas that investors can tap as aggravating coronavirus outbreak lead to a cut in U.S. GDP growth forecast.

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• VCIT Quick QuoteVCITNegative Net Change
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• SPHQ Quick QuoteSPHQPositive Net Change
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Here's Why You Should Bet on Quality ETFs & Stocks

by Sweta Killa Published on February 21,2020

Quality ETFs reduce volatility when compared to plain vanilla funds and hold up rather well during market swings.

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• SPHQ Quick QuoteSPHQPositive Net Change
• QUS Quick QuoteQUSPositive Net Change
• BFOR Quick QuoteBFORPositive Net Change
• QUAL Quick QuoteQUALPositive Net Change
• QDF Quick QuoteQDFPositive Net Change
• FHI Quick QuoteFHIPositive Net Change

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• finance

Economic Slowdown in 2020? ETF Strategies to Help You

by Sanghamitra Saha Published on January 21,2020

Global economic slowdown is expected in 2020. Investors can target these ETF strategies.

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Play These ETFs on Visa-Plaid Deal

by Sanghamitra Saha Published on January 14,2020

Visa (V) is acquiring fintech company Plaid, putting the spotlight on these ETFs.

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• SHE Quick QuoteSHEPositive Net Change
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• IYG Quick QuoteIYGPositive Net Change
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• SPHQ Quick QuoteSPHQPositive Net Change
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Should You Invest in Factor & Smart Beta ETFs?

by Neena Mishra Published on January 09,2020

Here is what investors need to know about factor investing.

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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.

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• PTH Quick QuotePTHPositive 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.

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• VYM Quick QuoteVYMPositive Net Change
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Quality ETFs for Volatile Markets

by Neena Mishra Published on August 20,2019

Stocks with excellent earnings growth and strong balance sheets deliver better risk adjusted returns over the long term

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• AAPL Quick QuoteAAPLNegative Net Change
• MSFT Quick QuoteMSFTPositive Net Change
• QUS Quick QuoteQUSPositive Net Change
• SPHQ Quick QuoteSPHQPositive Net Change
• MA Quick QuoteMAPositive Net Change
• QUAL Quick QuoteQUALPositive Net Change

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Quality ETFs & Stocks to Beat the Market

by Sweta Killa Published on August 15,2019

Here's how quality ETFs & stocks could beat the current market turmoil.

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• BFOR Quick QuoteBFORPositive Net Change
• QUAL Quick QuoteQUALPositive Net Change
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• construction
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Value and Quality: 2 ETFs to Watch on Outsized Volume

by Sweta Killa Published on May 09,2019

VONV and SPHQ saw massive trading volumes in yesterday trading session.

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5 ETF Strategies to Beat Sell in May and Go Away

by Sweta Killa Published on May 02,2019

Investors could follow some strategies that could lead to a winning portfolio during this soft six-month period.

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• QUAL Quick QuoteQUALPositive Net Change
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Can Smart Beta & Factor ETFs Beat the Market?

by Neena Mishra Published on March 06,2019

Here is what investors need to know about smart beta and factor strategies that combine the best aspects of active and passive investing.

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• QUAL Quick QuoteQUALPositive Net Change
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Beat the Market With Quality ETFs & Stocks

by Sweta Killa Published on February 11,2019

Quality ETFs & stocks could enjoy smooth trading and generate market-beating returns in the current market environment.

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Why You Should Buy High Quality ETFs for 2019

by Neena Mishra Published on January 21,2019

Stocks with excellent earnings growth and strong balance sheets deliver better risk adjusted returns over the long term.

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• XOM Quick QuoteXOMPositive Net Change
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Quality ETFs & Stocks to Outperform Amid Volatility

by Sweta Killa Published on December 06,2018

We have highlighted five quality ETFs & stocks that could enjoy smooth trading and generate market-beating returns in a rocky market.

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5 Quality ETFs for a Healthy Portfolio

by Sweta Killa Published on October 18,2018

We have highlighted five quality ETFs that could enjoy smooth trading and generate market-beating returns in a rocky market.

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• QDF Quick QuoteQDFPositive Net Change
• QUAL Quick QuoteQUALPositive Net Change
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Winning ETF Strategies for the Fourth Quarter

by Sweta Killa Published on October 12,2018

Against a sluggish backdrop, it is difficult to plan investments that could fetch sure-shot returns. As such, they should focus on certain techniques while building a portfolio.

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• RBUS Quick QuoteRBUSNegative Net Change
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• BFOR Quick QuoteBFORPositive Net Change
• QUAL Quick QuoteQUALPositive Net Change

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• oil-energy
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Bet on Quality ETFs & Stocks to Fight Volatility

by Sweta Killa Published on September 06,2018

Given bullish fundamentals amid bouts of uncertainty, investors should focus on high-quality investing.

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How to Build a Winning ETF Portfolio Amid Trade War Fears

by Sweta Killa Published on June 22,2018

We have highlighted some strategies that could prove extremely beneficial for investors in a choppy market.

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Quality ETFs in Focus on Dovish Fed

by Sanghamitra Saha Published on May 24,2018

June rate hike is imminent and the future course may not be fast. How to play this trend with ETFs amid widespread geopolitical concerns and earnings risks?

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U.S. Quality ETF (SPHQ) Hits New 52-Week High

by Sweta Killa Published on December 12,2017

This U.S. quality ETF hits a new 52-week high. Are more gains in store for this ETF?

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4 Quality ETFs & Stocks for Market-Beating Returns

by Sweta Killa Published on November 16,2017

Quality stocks are rich in value characteristics with healthy balance sheets, high return on capital, low volatility, elevated margins, and a track of stable or rising sales and earnings growth.

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The Zacks Analyst Blog Highlights: FlexShares Quality Dividend Index, VanEck Vectors Morningstar Wide Moat, WisdomTree U.S. Quality Dividend Growth, SPDR MSCI USA Quality Mix and PowerShares S&P 500 High Quality Portfolio

by Zacks Equity Research Published on October 13,2017

The Zacks Analyst Blog Highlights: FlexShares Quality Dividend Index, VanEck Vectors Morningstar Wide Moat, WisdomTree U.S. Quality Dividend Growth, SPDR MSCI USA Quality Mix and PowerShares S&P 500 High Quality Portfolio

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