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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 Funds
January 15, 20190Comments

Basic Materials Sector 1Q19: Best and Worst

The Basic Materials sector ranks third out of the 11 sectors as detailed in our 1Q19 Sector Ratings for ETFs and Mutual Funds report. It gets our Attractive rating.
by Kyle Guske II, Senior Investment Analyst, MBA
Best & Worst Sector Rankings
January 8, 20190Comments

Sector Ratings for ETFs & Mutual Funds: 1Q19

At the beginning of the first quarter of 2019, the Consumer Non-cyclicals, Financials, and Basic Materials sectors earn Attractive-or-better ratings.
by Kyle Guske II, Senior Investment Analyst, MBA
Avoid Worst Funds
October 30, 20180Comments

How To Avoid the Worst Sector Mutual Funds 4Q18

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 Kyle Guske II, Senior Investment Analyst, MBA
Avoid Worst Funds
October 30, 20180Comments

How To Avoid the Worst Sector ETFs 4Q18

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 Kyle Guske II, Senior Investment Analyst, MBA
Find Best Sector Funds
October 30, 20180Comments

How To Find the Best Sector Mutual Funds 4Q18

Finding the best mutual funds is an increasingly difficult task in a world with so many to choose from. How can you pick with so many choices available?
by Kyle Guske II, Senior Investment Analyst, MBA
Find Best Sector Funds
October 30, 20180Comments

How To Find the Best Sector ETFs 4Q18

Finding the best ETFs is an increasingly difficult task in a world with so many to choose from. How can you pick with so many choices available?
by Kyle Guske II, Senior Investment Analyst, MBA
October 30, 20180Comments

Cheap Funds Dupe Investors – 4Q18

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. 4Q18.
by Kyle Guske II, Senior Investment Analyst, MBA
Sector Ratings Recap
October 16, 20180Comments

4Q18 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 fourth quarter of 2018.
by Kyle Guske II, Senior Investment Analyst, MBA
Best & Worst Sector Funds
October 15, 20180Comments

Utilities Sector 4Q18: Best and Worst

The Utilities sector ranks eighth out of the 11 sectors as detailed in our 4Q18 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
October 15, 20180Comments

Telecom Services Sector 4Q18: Best and Worst

The Telecom Services sector ranks fifth out of the 11 sectors as detailed in our 4Q18 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
October 15, 20180Comments

Technology Sector 4Q18: Best and Worst

The Technology sector ranks second out of the 11 sectors as detailed in our 4Q18 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
October 15, 20180Comments

Real Estate Sector 4Q18: Best and Worst

The Real Estate sector ranks eleventh out of the 11 sectors as detailed in our 4Q18 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
October 15, 20180Comments

Industrials Sector 4Q18: Best and Worst

The Industrials sector ranks fourth out of the 11 sectors as detailed in our 4Q18 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
October 15, 20180Comments

Healthcare Sector 4Q18: Best and Worst

The Healthcare sector ranks third out of the 11 sectors as detailed in our 4Q18 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
October 15, 20180Comments

Financials Sector 4Q18: Best and Worst

The Financials sector ranks sixth out of the 11 sectors as detailed in our 4Q18 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
October 15, 20180Comments

Energy Sector 4Q18: Best and Worst

The Energy sector ranks tenth out of the 11 sectors as detailed in our 4Q18 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
October 15, 20180Comments

Consumer Non-cyclicals Sector 4Q18: Best and Worst

The Consumer Non-cyclicals sector ranks first out of the 11 sectors as detailed in our 4Q18 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
October 15, 20180Comments

Consumer Cyclicals Sector 4Q18: Best and Worst

The Consumer Cyclicals sector ranks seventh out of the 11 sectors as detailed in our 4Q18 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
October 15, 20180Comments

Basic Materials Sector 4Q18: Best and Worst

The Basic Materials sector ranks ninth out of the 11 sectors as detailed in our 4Q18 Sector Ratings for ETFs and Mutual Funds report. It gets our Unattractive rating.
by Kyle Guske II, Senior Investment Analyst, MBA
Best & Worst Sector Rankings
October 3, 20180Comments

Sector Ratings for ETFs & Mutual Funds: 4Q18

At the beginning of the fourth quarter of 2018, the Consumer Non-cyclicals, Technology, and Healthcare sectors earn an Attractive-or-better rating.
by Kyle Guske II, Senior Investment Analyst, MBA
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