ETFs

Three new actively managed ETFs will follow the strategies of existing mutual funds.

The manufacturing sector is back. Profit with this exchange-traded fund.

You won’t pay a commission, but you may get hit with a fee if you sell too soon.

You'll find a load of household names in this Vanguard fund.

A strategy of buying and holding index ETFs may not be exciting but it should deliver solid long-term returns.

Stocks in the world's fastest-growing countries are having a rough time. But they're still a good bet for 10% to 15% of your portfolio.

Everyone knows the Dow. Not everyone understands it. Here's how it can make you money.

Cut market gyrations with an ETF that owns the 100 least-volatile stocks in the S&P 500.

Pimco Total Return ETF has churned out superb returns in its debut year -- and has done so without using derivatives

This fund holds the cheapest stocks in the Russell 1000 index.

Stick to high-quality stocks -- and emerging markets -- with these ETFs.

This annually updated portfolio cooks up income and some growth without using any common stocks.

This exchange-traded fund owns fast-growing small-company stocks with strong price momentum.

Economic turmoil and a declining dollar are bullish for bullion. But the stocks are more attractive than the metal itself.

Get extra yield from foreign firms that pay more and more dividends

Be aware of the tax consequences, transaction fees and transfer charges if you move your money.

ETFs tempt more managers to try tactical asset allocation.

To invest in the U.S. bond market, buy an exchange-traded fund that tracks Barclays Capital U.S. Aggregate Bond index.

If you want to take the fund route to invest in spinoffs, your choices are limited.

This exchange-traded fund is ideal for riding what remains one of the world’s fastest-growing economies.

If you’re partial to huge firms with solid growth credentials, you’ll love this fund.

Kathy Kristof invests her real money to help you be a better investor. Her latest buys protect her portfolio from rising prices.

A new ETF tracks the recommendations of Morningstar’s superb stock analysts -- just the thing for a nervous market.

This exchange-traded fund boasts a spiffy yield and should protect you in down markets.

You can get high yields plus your money back at a preset termination date.

The types of ETFs offered commission-free differ by firm, so sort through the options carefully.

Be a DIY investor with stocks, bonds, funds and ETFs.

Expect crazy volatility to continue. But if you can hang on, you should be rewarded.

Only foreign companies that consistently increase payouts qualify for the PowerShares International Dividend Achievers ETF.

We identify funds and ETFs that deliver the best yields without taking big chances.

The ones I favor don't extend loans to Greece and don't load up on fancy derivatives.

Below is a guide for reading the mutual fund tables in Kiplinger's Personal Finance magazine.

By weighting firms by their profits, WisdomTree creates a a list of stocks that are cheaper than those in the S&P 400 index.

The forthcoming exchange-traded fund is getting lots of buzz, but will it be able to stand up to the hype?

You'll be surprised how much you can pocket in so little time.

Assets that are neither stocks nor bonds may dampen volatility in your portfolio, but they do come with their own risks.

Small-time investors can get in on the private-equity action, but don't expect Romney-level returns.

Invest in energy and rental real estate, trust the dollar, and shield your assets from volatility.

Pick one of our exchange-traded fund portfolios to suit your goals, time horizon and tolerance for risk -- or mix and match.

Funds that hold mega-cap, high-quality stocks are poised to do well. But don't give up on emerging markets.

Below is a guide for reading the exchange-traded fund tables in the special Mutual Funds issue of Kiplinger's Personal Finance magazine.

Below is a guide for reading the exchange-traded fund tables in Kiplinger's Personal Finance magazine.

These once-risky investments are gaining favor among investors as developing nations are becoming more stable. Here's how to invest.

The structure of each type of exchange-traded product determines how your earnings are taxed.

ETFs have a lot going for them, but they are not without shortcomings.

This PowerShares fund generates a 6.5% yield by investing in preferred stocks.

Vanguard will change the benchmarks it uses for index funds and exchange-traded funds to cut costs and save money for investors.

This exchange-traded fund has delivered solid gains, despite a shaky economy.

In an upset, E*Trade is top dog in this year’s rankings.