ETFs are not derivatives but may hold them to hedge risks or enhance strategies. Learn how most ETFs differ from derivatives despite some exceptions.

One of the first things people get advised on when it comes to investing is the importance of diversification. It's the classic "Don't put all your eggs in one basket" thought process, in money form.

Leveraged ETFs can be dangerous for most investors unfamiliar with how they work. In certain situations, however, they can be useful.

If you look at plain vanilla dividend ETFs that simply hold stocks and avoid complex derivatives strategies, the yield ceiling tends to be fairly modest. Even if you screen aggressively for high-yield ...

Exchange-traded funds are generally less onerous tax-wise than mutual funds, but these tax-efficient ETFs stand apart.

“Structured products” are proliferating in exchange-traded funds, and defined-outcome ETFs, or “buffer ETFs,” are among the most popular. These ETFs use options to provide an explicit amount of loss ...

Know what you're giving up to get what you want.

Betashares' Cameron Gleeson says investors have a few ways to position against the scenarios that could play out in the ...

Retail investors have a few ways to reduce risk in a stock portfolio. If you want to hedge an equity position, you could add bonds, buy put options, or simply hold part of your portfolio in cash. Each ...

Long-term ETF investing should remain simple and passive, avoiding frequent strategy changes and unnecessary complexity.

Exchange-traded funds (ETFs) can be a great investment vehicle for small and large investors alike. These popular funds, which are similar to mutual funds but trade like stocks, have become a popular ...