Here’s our best advice on six popular ETFs

Article Excerpt

Most top global markets have rebounded since their big drop at the outbreak of the pandemic. Going forward, we think the outlook remains positive for quality stocks. One way to profit from that—while cutting your risk—is to invest in top ETFs. Here’s a look at four international funds that we believe are well suited to new buying. We also update two others you should continue to hold for long-term gains. ISHARES MSCI EMERGING MARKETS ETF, $38.39, is a buy for aggressive investors. The fund (New York symbol EEM; buy or sell through brokers) is designed to track the MSCI Emerging Markets Index; it gives you access to some of the world’s fastest growing markets. The ETF’s geographic breakdown is as follows: China, 25.6%; India, 17.4%; Taiwan, 16.6%; South Korea, 12.0%; Brazil, 5.7%; Saudi Arabia, 4.4%; South Africa, 3.0%; Mexico, 2.8%; Indonesia, 1.9%; Thailand, 1.7%; Malaysia, 1.4%; and the UAE, 1.3%. Your biggest stock exposure through the fund is Taiwan Semiconductor (computer chips) at 7.4% of assets; Samsung…