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First Trust Launches New Quality Income ETF - ETF News And Commentary
Zacks Equity Research - Zacks Investment Research - Tue Mar 18, 7:01AM CDT
For investors seeking a new income fund, this fresh quality dividend product from First Trust could be intriguing.
U.S. Investors Brace for Selling
at The Street - Mon Mar 17, 9:31AM CDT
As tension escalates in Russia and investors prepare for the Federal Reserve meeting Wednesday, safe haven assets may outperform U.S. equities.
Should an 85-Year-Old Invest for the Long Run?
Dan Caplinger, The Motley Fool - Motley Fool - Sat Mar 15, 12:45PM CDT
Investing for the long run produces exceptional results over long periods of time. But by the time you get into your 80s, your time horizon gets shorter. Does it still make sense to think about long-term investing at that age? In the following...
Why ETFs Are So Tax-Smart
Dan Caplinger, The Motley Fool - Motley Fool - Sat Feb 22, 2:04PM CST
You've probably heard that exchange-traded funds or ETFs have tax advantages over regular mutual funds. But to make the most of the advantages of ETFs, you need to understand why they're so tax-smart for your portfolio. In the following video,...
Emergency Fund: Should You Invest It or Keep It in Cash?
Dan Caplinger, The Motley Fool - Motley Fool - Sat Jan 18, 12:35PM CST
Having an emergency fund to cover unexpected expenses can be a life-saver financially. But does keeping three to six months of expenses in a low-interest savings account really make sense, or should you look to invest it in higher-returning areas? ...
Want to Pay Off Your Mortgage Early? Maybe You Shouldn't
Selena Maranjian, The Motley Fool - Motley Fool - Thu Jan 09, 1:04PM CST
The appeal of paying off your mortgage ahead of schedule is easy to understand. Why carry a big debt if you don't have to? If your mortgage permits prepayments without penalties, you may well be thinking of making some extra payments. Think again,...
Is 'Smart Beta' Just a Fancy Word Trick?
Ron DeLegge - ETFG - Fri Dec 06, 12:06AM CST
Smart beta strategies are being touted as a new dynamic and better way to invest in securities. But are they just small cap and value investing posing as something else?
ETFs for a Rising Rate Environment
at The Street - Thu Dec 05, 5:00AM CST
Incorporating them into your portfolio by starting small and add to the holdings over time using price to your advantage.
Roth or Regular: Which IRA Should You Choose?
Dan Caplinger, The Motley Fool - Motley Fool - Sun Dec 01, 9:10AM CST
As the end of the year approaches, smart taxpayers are looking for ways to cut their tax bills. One smart strategy involves opening an IRA, but figuring out which type of IRA is right for you can be complicated. In the following video, Dan...
Don't Let Low Rates Beat Up Your Income Strategy
Ron DeLegge - ETFG - Sat Nov 23, 12:41AM CST
Having a smart dividend and income strategy is all about using a full range of tools to overcome today's extremely depressed interest rate environment.
Beating Low Yields in a Low Rate Envirnoment
Ron DeLegge - ETFG - Tue Oct 29, 8:06PM CDT
The S&P 500's yield has been nearly cut in half since 2009 and income investors are scrambling. We examine a two-pronged approach that's been working.
Highest-Yielding ETFs Have Questionable Returns
at Investor's Business Daily - Fri Oct 25, 5:10PM CDT
Plenty of ETFs offer dazzling yields, but smart investors look into them and the risk they carry before buying. Too often high yields are a result of sharp declines in value. Here are examples of high-yielding ETFs and points to consider: Global X...
Dividend Payout Ratios Reach 15-Year High
Ron DeLegge - ETFG - Tue Sep 17, 10:14PM CDT
Dividend payout ratios are at 15-year highs, but dividend yields are still near multi-decade lows.
3 Launchpads for Dividend Investors
Brandy Betz, The Motley Fool - Motley Fool - Thu Sep 12, 2:47PM CDT
Exchange-traded funds, or ETFs, can serve as a starting point for finding the perfect matches for your portfolio. Sector ETFs, for example, can help provide safety in a risky industry through the diversity of their holdings. But there are also...
Are Domestic Income ETFs Still Attractive?
Blogs @ The Motley Fool - Motley Fool - Wed Aug 07, 1:30PM CDT
Although the domestic U.S.benchmark interest rates have risen quite a bit in the recent past (with the 10 year Treasury rates near the 2.50% mark) the search for yield is by no means over. Apart from the paltry yield on fixed income...
First Trust Launches New Quality Income ETF - ETF News And Commentary
Zacks Equity Research - Zacks Investment Research - Tue Mar 18, 7:01AM CDT
For investors seeking a new income fund, this fresh quality dividend product from First Trust could be intriguing.
U.S. Investors Brace for Selling
at The Street - Mon Mar 17, 9:31AM CDT
As tension escalates in Russia and investors prepare for the Federal Reserve meeting Wednesday, safe haven assets may outperform U.S. equities.
Should an 85-Year-Old Invest for the Long Run?
Dan Caplinger, The Motley Fool - Motley Fool - Sat Mar 15, 12:45PM CDT
Investing for the long run produces exceptional results over long periods of time. But by the time you get into your 80s, your time horizon gets shorter. Does it still make sense to think about long-term investing at that age? In the following...
Why ETFs Are So Tax-Smart
Dan Caplinger, The Motley Fool - Motley Fool - Sat Feb 22, 2:04PM CST
You've probably heard that exchange-traded funds or ETFs have tax advantages over regular mutual funds. But to make the most of the advantages of ETFs, you need to understand why they're so tax-smart for your portfolio. In the following video,...
Emergency Fund: Should You Invest It or Keep It in Cash?
Dan Caplinger, The Motley Fool - Motley Fool - Sat Jan 18, 12:35PM CST
Having an emergency fund to cover unexpected expenses can be a life-saver financially. But does keeping three to six months of expenses in a low-interest savings account really make sense, or should you look to invest it in higher-returning areas? ...
Want to Pay Off Your Mortgage Early? Maybe You Shouldn't
Selena Maranjian, The Motley Fool - Motley Fool - Thu Jan 09, 1:04PM CST
The appeal of paying off your mortgage ahead of schedule is easy to understand. Why carry a big debt if you don't have to? If your mortgage permits prepayments without penalties, you may well be thinking of making some extra payments. Think again,...
Is 'Smart Beta' Just a Fancy Word Trick?
Ron DeLegge - ETFG - Fri Dec 06, 12:06AM CST
Smart beta strategies are being touted as a new dynamic and better way to invest in securities. But are they just small cap and value investing posing as something else?
ETFs for a Rising Rate Environment
at The Street - Thu Dec 05, 5:00AM CST
Incorporating them into your portfolio by starting small and add to the holdings over time using price to your advantage.
Roth or Regular: Which IRA Should You Choose?
Dan Caplinger, The Motley Fool - Motley Fool - Sun Dec 01, 9:10AM CST
As the end of the year approaches, smart taxpayers are looking for ways to cut their tax bills. One smart strategy involves opening an IRA, but figuring out which type of IRA is right for you can be complicated. In the following video, Dan...
Don't Let Low Rates Beat Up Your Income Strategy
Ron DeLegge - ETFG - Sat Nov 23, 12:41AM CST
Having a smart dividend and income strategy is all about using a full range of tools to overcome today's extremely depressed interest rate environment.
Beating Low Yields in a Low Rate Envirnoment
Ron DeLegge - ETFG - Tue Oct 29, 8:06PM CDT
The S&P 500's yield has been nearly cut in half since 2009 and income investors are scrambling. We examine a two-pronged approach that's been working.
Highest-Yielding ETFs Have Questionable Returns
at Investor's Business Daily - Fri Oct 25, 5:10PM CDT
Plenty of ETFs offer dazzling yields, but smart investors look into them and the risk they carry before buying. Too often high yields are a result of sharp declines in value. Here are examples of high-yielding ETFs and points to consider: Global X...
Dividend Payout Ratios Reach 15-Year High
Ron DeLegge - ETFG - Tue Sep 17, 10:14PM CDT
Dividend payout ratios are at 15-year highs, but dividend yields are still near multi-decade lows.
3 Launchpads for Dividend Investors
Brandy Betz, The Motley Fool - Motley Fool - Thu Sep 12, 2:47PM CDT
Exchange-traded funds, or ETFs, can serve as a starting point for finding the perfect matches for your portfolio. Sector ETFs, for example, can help provide safety in a risky industry through the diversity of their holdings. But there are also...
Are Domestic Income ETFs Still Attractive?
Blogs @ The Motley Fool - Motley Fool - Wed Aug 07, 1:30PM CDT
Although the domestic U.S.benchmark interest rates have risen quite a bit in the recent past (with the 10 year Treasury rates near the 2.50% mark) the search for yield is by no means over. Apart from the paltry yield on fixed income...
