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ETF News & Analysis

Chart of the week: ETFs have never been more popular
ETFs
Chart of the week: ETFs have never been more popular
This week's chart of the week looks at the rise of ETFs and 2024 being the year of record highs.
Shani Jayamanne | 23 January 2025
Cage match: Traditional index funds vs. ETFs
ETFs
Cage match: Traditional index funds vs. ETFs
How do they stack up when it comes to costs, trading capabilities, and taxes?
Christine Benz | 21 January 2025
Future Focus: Read this before you pick an ETF
ETFs
Future Focus: Read this before you pick an ETF
I run through the considerations for picking an ETF for your portfolio. 
Shani Jayamanne | 14 January 2025
Are you better off in direct shares instead of ETFs?
Personal Finance
Are you better off in direct shares instead of ETFs?
Investments are a tool we use to accomplish our goals and investors should consider which tool is right for the job.
Mark LaMonica, CFA | 15 December 2024
What did Morningstar subscribers buy and sell during November?
Stocks
What did Morningstar subscribers buy and sell during November?
And what do our analysts think of the investments?
Shani Jayamanne | 04 December 2024
A top-rated global value ETF
ETFs
A top-rated global value ETF
This active ETF from Dimensional earns a Silver Medalist rating from our analysts.
Zunjar Sanzgiri | 28 November 2024
Mark to market: A better investing strategy?
Personal Finance
Mark to market: A better investing strategy?
Mark answers a reader question about a shareholder yield investing strategy. 
Morningstar | 22 November 2024
Investing in an ETF listed overseas
ETFs
Investing in an ETF listed overseas
Investors are turning overseas for greater choice but there are some considerations. 
Shani Jayamanne | 19 November 2024
How to tell if a fund or ETF will likely underperform
Funds
How to tell if a fund or ETF will likely underperform
The funds that have been rated negative by our analysts have characteristics in common.
Shani Jayamanne | 13 November 2024
The promise and perils of geared ETFs
ETFs
The promise and perils of geared ETFs
Many investors don't understand how a geared ETF works and may be disappointed by the results. 
Mark LaMonica, CFA | 13 November 2024