Weekly Wrap: Top ETF Picks, Vanguard's Rise, and Healthcare Moats

We recap the week on Morningstar.com and note the most popular stocks, funds, and exchange-traded funds.

Nov 16, 2019

Editor's Picks Vanguard Won the Loser's Game How an outsider conquered the fund industry.

These 5 Funds Were Upgraded in October Five upgrades, seven downgrades, and four new ratings highlight Morningstar Analyst Rating activity.

The Best Equity ETFs These stock-focused exchange-traded funds all earn Gold ratings.

The Lowdown on Mutual Fund Capital Gains, 2019 Edition Many funds are planning big payouts, but massive distributions are less common than they were a year ago.

Checkup for Healthcare Moats We downgraded these three stocks, but they're still undervalued.

3 ETF Retirement Bucket Portfolios for Taxable Accounts These tax-efficient portfolios are geared toward retirees who are seeking simplicity and balance.

3 ETF Retirement Saver Portfolios for Taxable Accounts Composed of broad-market equity ETFs and smaller allocations to municipal bonds, these portfolios are designed for retirement savers' taxable accounts.

How to Make Over Your Own Portfolio Christine Benz discusses how investors can give their portfolios an update in just a few steps.

Mutual Funds and Exchange-Traded Funds What Is an Exchange-Traded Fund? We explain what ETFs are, how to use them, and how to find the best ones.

How to Choose a Target-Date Fund Expenses and glide path are just two factors that investors should consider.

The Best Bond ETFs These fixed-income-focused exchange-traded funds all earn Gold ratings.

How to Select Strategic-Beta Exchange-Traded Products How we separate the wheat from the chaff in this field.

Our Favorite Core-Plus Bond Funds Eric Jacobson explains the split of the intermediate-term bond group and offers his picks.

Sometimes the Market Is Wrong But broad-market index funds are still great investments.

Vanguard's View on ETF Trends Vanguard's Rich Powers discusses what is driving fund flows into ETFs.

This Aggressive Bond Fund Is a Gem Loomis Sayles Core Plus Bond is an excellent choice for fixed-income investors who can handle some volatility.

Low-Cost, Diversified Exposure to Foreign Developed Markets Developed-markets indexes are less concentrated than they were 30 years ago.

Stocks Bank Stocks for Dividend-Seekers Bank dividend yields are set and look to stay that way.

Allison's Brand Drives Its Success The company is uniquely positioned to help fleets reach fuel economy and labor efficiency goals.

What Makes United Rentals Attractive? This sophisticated, national company has what its customers need.

Revisiting the Case for International Adding international stocks has some benefits, but it's not a magic bullet.

How Bricks Compete With Clicks in a New Retail Era Some retailers are better equipped to fight the Amazon threat.

Opportunity Is Calling for RingCentral The market is not yet appreciating this narrow-moat company's growth prospects.

The Rekenthaler Report Passive, Active, ... Whatever Low costs drive superior stock-fund results, not indexing.

Advisor Insights Death Distinctions Between 401(k)s and IRAs Contributor Natalie Choate discusses the challenges--and limitations--for heirs when beneficiary designations aren't completed for retirement accounts.

The Long View Barbara Roper: 'Protections Have Been Under Attack' A leading consumer advocate discusses whether small investors should have access to private markets, fee trends, and how recent financial-advisor regulation falls short.

Sustainability Matters Enhancement to Sustainability Rating Emphasizes Material ESG Risk The globe rating now reflects company ESG risks both within and across industry groups.

Most Requested Stock Quotes Apple Disney Amazon.com Microsoft Cisco

Most Requested ETF Quotes SPDR S&P 500 ETF Vanguard Dividend Appreciation ETF Vanguard Total Stock Market ETF Vanguard High Dividend Yield ETF Vanguard S&P 500 ETF

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