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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 of European st

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 typically think of as retail. Wha

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’s Strategy? According to

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. What Is the SMH ETF’s Str