High-quality firms help you build wealth

One of the best methods of building wealth over time is to zero in on the shares of companies (or the ETFs that hold them) with sound fundamental value. That includes a history of consistently strong sales and earnings, or cash flow. A solid balance… Read More

These ETFs aim to spot value investments

As their name implies, value stocks trade lower than their fundamentals would suggest. Investors perceive them as undervalued with the potential to rise. Even so, it’s best for you to zero in on the shares of quality companies with a consistent history of sales and… Read More

Fundamental value wins in the long run

One of the best methods of building wealth over time is to zero in on the shares of companies (or the ETFs that hold them) with sound fundamental value. That includes a history of consistently strong sales and earnings, or cash flow. A solid balance… Read More

Three financial ETFs—but just one is a buy

Banks and other financial services firms suffered in early 2020 as the pandemic took hold. But most have since bounced back. Meanwhile, once COVID-19 eventually subsides and economic activity strengthens, the best of these stocks should be strong performers. That’s all the more so because… Read More

Two ETFs: Two different themes

This month we look at an ETF that aims to track the newly reclassified S&P/MSCI “communication services” sector. The other seeks to find dividend-paying stocks that will thrive in a rising interest-rate environment.
COMMUNICATION SERVICES SELECT SECTOR SPDR ETF $46.30 (New York symbol XLC) tracks the newly reclassified “communication services”… Read More