10 Best Cheap ETFs for the Rest of 2019
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Aug. 22, 2019
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10 Best Cheap ETFs for the Rest of 2019
If you're investing for the long haul, it's crucial to do two things: keep focused on your goals regardless of the day's headlines and keep investing costs low.
One great way to keep your portfolio's cost down and protect your hard-earned cash is through these 10 exchange-traded funds that each cost only a few dollars each year in fees.
1. JPMorgan BetaBuilders U.S. Equity ETF (ticker: BBUS). BBUS is a great option for all kinds of investors, with more than 620 of the largest U.S. companies like tech giant Apple (AAPL) and Warren Buffett's Berkshire Hathaway (BRK.A, BRK.B). It's a great one-stop shop for folks who just want broad exposure to domestic stocks.
2. Vanguard Mid-Cap Index ETF (VO). Slightly smaller stocks may not have the same name recognition as blue chips, but often they have more upside. There's a bit more risk here, but with about 360 stocks VO is very diversified. No single sector makes up more than 20% of the portfolio. – Jeff Reeves
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Markets
Global stocks are mixed today. Global stock markets were mixed following Wall Street's rebound as investors looked ahead to a speech by the U.S. Federal Reserve chairman for clues about possible interest rate cuts. On Wall Street, futures for the S&P 500 index and the Dow Jones Average both lost 0.1%.
Trump flips-flops on tax cuts. A day after considering cutting taxes to promote economic growth, President Donald Trump changed course and said he would abandon the idea because the nation already had "a strong economy." Trump's flip-flop on Wednesday came after recent market volatility and economic uncertainty, and amid a debate about whether the United States was heading for a slowdown that would imperil his reelection chances.
U.S. deficit to exceed $1 trillion in 2020. The federal budget deficit is expected to balloon to more than $1 trillion in the next fiscal year under the first projections taking into account the big budget deal that President Donald Trump and Congress reached this summer, the Congressional Budget Office reported.
Earnings
Salesforce reports today. Salesforce.com (CRM), the massive cloud-computing company based in California, is scheduled to report earnings after the closing bell today. Other notable companies also expected to file earnings reports include Hormel Foods Corp. (HRL), which owns brands such as Spam and Dinty Moore; financial software company Intuit (INTU); and retailers Dick's Sporting Goods (DKS), Gap (GPS) and Ross Stores (ROST).
Target hits an all-time high. Target Corp. (TGT) stock gained 20% on Wednesday after the company reported better-than-expected profits in the second quarter due in large part to its in-store pickup and same-day delivery features. Target also raised its full-year guidance, but analysts are cautious on TGT stock trading at more than $100 for the first time in history.
Lowes stock soars after earnings. Lowe's Companies (LOW) maintained its 2019 momentum on Wednesday after the home improvement retailer reported impressive second-quarter earnings numbers. Lowe's shares on the New York Stock Exchange gained 10% following the report and analysts say there's still more upside ahead for LOW stock.
Investing Advice
You can reach your financial goals without being perfect. Many middle-income families don't take action to fix their finances because they think they can only get ahead by being "perfect." They've been told they have to stick to a budget – like sticking to a diet to lose weight – and when they can't, they give up on setting financial goals and working toward them. It doesn't have to be that way, writes Glenn Williams, a financial expert and contributor to the U.S. News Smarter Investor blog.
These stocks have been upgraded. August has been an extremely volatile month for U.S. stocks, but some analysts believe the market volatility has created opportunities for long-term investors to buy stocks on the dip. Here are eight stocks that the CFRA team has upgraded in the last couple of weeks.
How to choose between bonds and CDs. Whether you're saving money, seeking an income stream or looking to diversify a stock portfolio, fixed-income investing deserves a look. Bonds and CDs are among the most popular fixed-income investments, each with income payments for a designated period of time. Knowing how to choose between CDs or bonds requires the investor to understand both the investments and his or her requirements, writes Barbara Friedberg for U.S. News.
Safe dividend stocks to buy this year. When 2019 began, companies with relatively low payout ratios – the percentage of earnings committed to dividend payments – were viewed as the safest dividend stocks to buy for 2019. Let's look back at our picks for safe dividend stocks and how these companies have performed so far this year.
Explore Stock and Fund Rankings
Top Health Care Exchange-Traded Funds to Buy
Fidelity® MSCI Health Care ETF FHLC
$1.5B
0.71%
Invesco S&P 500® Equal Wt Hlth Care ETF RYH
$723.4M
1.39%
Vanguard Health Care ETF VHT
$10.4B
0.70%
SPDR® S&P Health Care Equipment ETF XHE
$603.0M
-2.85%
VanEck Vectors Biotech ETF BBH
$353.3M
-2.80%
VanEck Vectors Pharmaceutical ETF PPH
$159.7M
-8.72%
iShares Nasdaq Biotechnology ETF IBB
$7.0B
-9.37%
SPDR® S&P Pharmaceuticals ETF XPH
$192.1M
-24.97%
iShares US Healthcare ETF IYH
$2.1B
0.66%
iShares US Pharmaceuticals ETF IHE
$331.7M
-15.12%
Data as of August 22nd, 2019
