ETF Specialist

A smoother ride is possible.

Assessing the benefits and drawbacks of this novel fund type.

This sliver offers a lot of risk, and the associated rewards might not be sufficient.

This fund offers broad diversification and boasts a sizable cost advantage over its peers.

Lackluster recent performance may accelerate the category’s maturation.

This low-cost strategy carves an edge by targeting stocks with strong profitability and low valuations.

Sustainable investing isn't just about values, it's about managing risks that affect all investors.

Consistent dividend growth is key.

It all comes down to two well-known factors.

Bond ETFs are on track for record inflows in 2020.

ETFs have huge benefits for investors, they just might not be the ones you think.

These funds take different approaches to dialing down the credit risk inherent in this corner of the bond market.

This Silver-rated ETF offers broad exposure to investment-grade corporate bonds and is one of the cheapest funds in its Morningstar Category.

Higher-quality high-yield bonds are likely better bets for long-term investors than ETFs that track the broad high-yield market.

This ETF focuses on financially material ESG risks and opportunities.

This low-cost ESG strategy balances its sustainability remit with broad diversification.

ESG doesn't have to be a divisive topic.

A look at recent market performance, asset flows, and valuations through an ETF lens.

When these bonds take a tumble from the ranks of investment grade credits, they present opportunities for investors.

Neutral-rated Xtrackers USD High Yield Corporate Bond ETF illustrates the challenges of indexing the junk-bond market.

Here's a look at how these Morningstar Medalists are holding up in the face of a crisis.

A broadly diversified portfolio and a contrarian rebalancing approach should give the fund an edge.

I agree with the spirit of the ETP industry coalition's proposal, but not the specifics.

Three strategies to consider, and two to avoid.

The firm is executing its new strategy and delivering for investors.

Global markets picked themselves up off the mat last month.

A look at how the coronavirus has affected the market and what to do about it, if anything.

A look at how low-volatility ETFs weathered the recent storm.

Illiquidity and credit risk make indexing less effective in the bank-loan sphere.

Investors were rewarded for seeking safety and punished for taking credit risk.

Its quality screen mitigates some of the risks associated with yield investing.

Broad diversification and low fees make indexing a good bet in this arena.

While some investment ideas seem to conflict, a deeper understanding can resolve many of these puzzles

Active management is tougher in some categories than others.

A look at how markets performed, how investors responded, and what opportunities emerged.

Here are a few ways to cope with the risks in emerging markets.

There are three key factors at play.

This Bronze-rated ETF cuts out some of its available opportunity set, but it is one of the cheapest funds in its category.

Recent market volatility has led to extraordinary dislocations in ETF prices.

Broad diversification and low fees make indexing a good bet in this competitive arena.

Suffering through losses is far more taxing than any picture or thousands of words can capture.

A small fee and diversified exposure to large-cap U.S. stocks elevate this Vanguard fund to Gold status.

A closer look at the sources of ETFs' tax efficiency.

This fund has a good chance to beat the broad U.S. small-cap market over the long term.

Thematic funds have captured investors' imagination and their assets, but buyers should beware.

Use caution when chasing yield.

Outstanding diversification and an ultralow fee earn this fund a Gold rating.

Yes, sort of, just not the sort of momentum strategy many may think.

The best TIPS fund is one that is cheap and that effectively tracks a benchmark that is widely representative of the TIPS market. This fund checks all the boxes.

While nominal Treasury bonds price inflation risk into their yield, they do not protect against unexpected inflation.