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The VictoryShares Free Cash Flow ETF (NASDAQ:VFLO), a new free-cash-flow-focused ETF from VictoryShares, is off to a promising start with a gain of 26% since launching last June. I’m bullish on VFLO for the long term based on its sound strategy of focusing on free cash flow yield, its stringent investment process, and strong performance out of the gate. What Is the VFLO ETF’s Strategy? VFLO launched on June 20, 2023, and now has $378.4 million in assets under management (AUM). Acco...

Up 34.1% over the past year, the iShares Russell 1000 Growth ETF (NYSEARCA:IWF) is no stranger to strong performance. In fact, it’s a long-term winner that has outperformed the broader market over the past five and 10 years. I’m bullish on this popular ETF from BlackRock’s (NYSE:BLK) iShares based on its successful long-term track record, diversified portfolio of highly-rated growth stocks, and low fees. Furthermore, sell-side analysts assign IWF a Strong Buy rating, giving ...

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Right or wrong, investors rely on the opinions of Wall Street analysts a great deal when evaluating which stocks will appreciate the most. An analyst's projection of the future price of a security is called a price target and encompasses a 12- to 18-month outlook. The best analysts are only correct about 50% of the time because it's difficult to predict economic trends so far out into the future, and there are always unexpected positive or negative events in a company that can affect i...

European stocks don’t always get the same love as their U.S. peers, but there is a lot to like about the Vanguard FTSE Europe ETF (NYSEARCA:VGK), which has gained momentum with a 17.7% gain over the past six months. It gives investors exposure to 1,295 European stocks, which are still cheap compared to U.S. stocks and offer higher dividend yields. I’m bullish on VGK based on its inexpensive valuation, attractive dividend yield, diversified exposure to a surprisingly exciting group ...

Let’s talk about stock picking. It’s a bit like going to an orchard: if you get there too late, the low-hanging fruit is all gone, and you’ll have to work…

Anyone who tells you that “retail is dead” likely hasn’t looked at the VanEck Retail ETF (NASDAQ:RTH), which owns some powerhouse retail stocks and has been surprisingly outperforming the broader market over the past five and 10 years. I’m bullish on this underrated VanEck ETF based on its quietly strong track record of generating strong returns over a long time frame and its strong portfolio of highly-rated retail stocks, which go beyond what many investors may typic...

The SPDR S&P Aerospace & Defense ETF (NYSEARCA:XAR) is a strong aerospace and defense ETF with some intriguing top holdings in its portfolio. I’m bullish on the $2.1 billion ETF from State Street (NYSE:STT) based on a macro situation where conflict is escalating globally, leading more countries to invest in defense and its intriguing group of top holdings, like AeroVironment (NASDAQ:AVAV), which are thus reporting surging demand and a growing backlog. What Is the XAR ETF’...

The semiconductor sector has been outperforming many others in the market and shows few signs of slowing down. With that in mind, let’s take a look at two popular semiconductor ETFs to see which is the better choice for investors — the VanEck Semiconductor ETF (NASDAQ:SMH) or the SPDR S&P Semiconductor ETF (NYSEARCA:XSD). While these are both great ETFs that invest in semiconductor stocks, they differ quite a bit in several key ways, which we’ll explore in this article....

Nvidia (NASDAQ:NVDA) is taking the market by storm, and it’s not just the stock that is benefiting. Three ETFs with big positions in Nvidia, the VanEck Semiconductor ETF (NASDAQ:SMH), the iShares U.S. Technology ETF (NYSEARCA:IYW), and the Invesco S&P Momentum ETF (NYSEARCA:SPMO) are reaping the rewards of Nvidia’s historic run and look poised to capture more upside if shares continues to rise. To find these ETFs featuring significant Nvidia exposure, I went to Nvidia’s...