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Best & Worst ETFs & Mutual Funds by Sector

Individual sector reports (ie. “Sector 4Q17: Best and Worst”) available to Pro members and above. All other reports free. Get access here.

Best & Worst Sector Rankings
July 12, 20210Comments

Sector Ratings for ETFs & Mutual Funds: 3Q21

At the beginning of the third quarter of 2021, only the Consumer Non-cyclicals, Basic Materials, and Technology sectors earn an Attractive-or-better rating.
by Alex Sword
Avoid Worst Funds
April 30, 20210Comments

How to Avoid the Worst Sector Mutual Funds 2Q21

The large number of mutual funds has little to do with serving investors’ best interests. Here are three red flags investors can use to avoid the worst mutual funds.
by Alex Sword
Avoid Worst Funds
April 30, 20210Comments

How to Avoid the Worst Sector ETFs 2Q21

The large number of ETFs has little to do with serving investors’ best interests. Here are three red flags investors can use to avoid the worst ETFs.
by Alex Sword
Find Best Sector Funds
April 28, 20210Comments

How to Find the Best Sector Mutual Funds 2Q21

How can you pick the best mutual funds when there are so many to choose from?
by Kyle Guske II, Senior Investment Analyst, MBA
Find Best Sector Funds
April 28, 20210Comments

How to Find the Best Sector ETFs 2Q21

How can you pick the best ETFs with so many to choose from?
by Kyle Guske II, Senior Investment Analyst, MBA
Cheap Funds Dupe Investors
April 26, 20210Comments

Cheap Funds Dupe Investors – 2Q21

Investors are good at picking cheap funds. We want them to be better at picking funds with good stocks. Both are required to maximize success. 2Q21.
by Kyle Guske II, Senior Investment Analyst, MBA
Sector Ratings Recap
April 15, 20210Comments

2Q21 Sector Ratings Recap

At the beginning of each quarter, we rank each sector from best to worst with our Sector Ratings Report. The following is our analysis of each sector for the second quarter of 2021.
by Kyle Guske II, Senior Investment Analyst, MBA
Best & Worst Sector Funds
April 14, 20210Comments

Utilities Sector 2Q21: Best and Worst

The Utilities sector ranks ninth out of the 11 sectors as detailed in our 2Q21 Sector Ratings for ETFs and Mutual Funds report. It gets our Unattractive rating.
by Kyle Guske II, Senior Investment Analyst, MBA
Best & Worst Sector Funds
April 14, 20210Comments

Telecom Services Sector 2Q21: Best and Worst

The Telecom Services sector ranks fifth out of the 11 sectors as detailed in our 2Q21 Sector Ratings for ETFs and Mutual Funds report. It gets our Neutral rating.
by Kyle Guske II, Senior Investment Analyst, MBA
Best & Worst Sector Funds
April 14, 20210Comments

Technology Sector 2Q21: Best and Worst

The Technology sector ranks sixth out of the 11 sectors as detailed in our 2Q21 Sector Ratings for ETFs and Mutual Funds report. It gets our Neutral rating.
by Kyle Guske II, Senior Investment Analyst, MBA
Best & Worst Sector Funds
April 14, 20210Comments

Real Estate Sector 2Q21: Best and Worst

The Real Estate sector ranks eleventh out of the 11 sectors as detailed in our 2Q21 Sector Ratings for ETFs and Mutual Funds report. It gets our Very Unattractive rating.
by Kyle Guske II, Senior Investment Analyst, MBA
Best & Worst Sector Funds
April 14, 20210Comments

Industrials Sector 2Q21: Best and Worst

The Industrials sector ranks eighth out of the 11 sectors as detailed in our 2Q21 Sector Ratings for ETFs and Mutual Funds report. It gets our Neutral rating.
by Kyle Guske II, Senior Investment Analyst, MBA
Best & Worst Sector Funds
April 14, 20210Comments

Healthcare Sector 2Q21: Best and Worst

The Healthcare sector ranks second out of the 11 sectors as detailed in our 2Q21 Sector Ratings for ETFs and Mutual Funds report. It gets our Attractive rating.
by Kyle Guske II, Senior Investment Analyst, MBA
Best & Worst Sector Funds
April 14, 20210Comments

Financials Sector 2Q21: Best and Worst

The Financials sector ranks third out of the 11 sectors as detailed in our 2Q21 Sector Ratings for ETFs and Mutual Funds report. It gets our Attractive rating.
by Kyle Guske II, Senior Investment Analyst, MBA
Best & Worst Sector Funds
April 14, 20210Comments

Energy Sector 2Q21: Best and Worst

The Energy sector ranks tenth out of the 11 sectors as detailed in our 2Q21 Sector Ratings for ETFs and Mutual Funds report. It gets our Unattractive rating.
by Kyle Guske II, Senior Investment Analyst, MBA
Best & Worst Sector Funds
April 14, 20210Comments

Consumer Non-cyclicals Sector 2Q21: Best and Worst

The Consumer Non-cyclicals sector ranks first out of the 11 sectors as detailed in our 2Q21 Sector Ratings for ETFs and Mutual Funds report. It gets our Very Attractive rating.
by Kyle Guske II, Senior Investment Analyst, MBA
Best & Worst Sector Funds
April 14, 20210Comments

Consumer Cyclicals Sector 2Q21: Best and Worst

The Consumer Cyclicals sector ranks seventh out of the 11 sectors as detailed in our 2Q21 Sector Ratings for ETFs and Mutual Funds report. It gets our Neutral rating.
by Kyle Guske II, Senior Investment Analyst, MBA
Best & Worst Sector Funds
April 14, 20210Comments

Basic Materials Sector 2Q21: Best and Worst

The Basic Materials sector ranks fourth out of the 11 sectors as detailed in our 2Q21 Sector Ratings for ETFs and Mutual Funds report.. It gets our Neutral rating.
by Kyle Guske II, Senior Investment Analyst, MBA
Best & Worst Sector Rankings
April 14, 20210Comments

Sector Ratings for ETFs & Mutual Funds: 2Q21

At the beginning of the second quarter of 2021, only the Consumer Non-cyclicals, Healthcare, and Financials sectors earn an Attractive-or-better rating.
by Alex Sword
Avoid Worst Funds
January 28, 20210Comments

How to Avoid the Worst Sector Mutual Funds 1Q21

The large number of mutual funds has little to do with serving investors’ best interests. Here are three red flags investors can use to avoid the worst mutual funds.
by Matt Shuler, Investment Analyst II
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