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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.

January 23, 20150Comments

How to Use Sector Analysis to Strengthen Your Portfolio

At the beginning of each quarter, we rank each sector from best to worst. These rankings are forward looking and are indicative of how each sector should perform going forward.
by Kyle Guske II, Senior Investment Analyst, MBA
January 23, 20150Comments

Give Your Portfolio Some Extra Utilities Today

The Utilities sector ranks ninth out of the 10 sectors in the first quarter of 2015 and receives our Dangerous rating. The Utilities sector as a whole outperformed the S&P 500 in 2014 rising about 26% to the S&P’s 12%.
by Kyle Guske II, Senior Investment Analyst, MBA
January 23, 20150Comments

Your Portfolio is Calling: Do You Own These Telecom Stocks?

The Telecom sector ranks fifth out of the 10 sectors in the first quarter of 2015 and receives our Neutral rating. The Telecom sector as a whole underperformed the S&P 500 in 2014, rising 4 % to the S&P 500’s 12%.
by Kyle Guske II, Senior Investment Analyst, MBA
January 23, 20150Comments

Put the Best Technology to Use in Your Portfolio

The Information Technology sector ranks second out of the 10 sectors in the first quarter of 2015 and receives our Neutral rating. The Tech sector as a whole outperformed the S&P 500 in last year, rising 17% to the S&P’s 12%.
by Kyle Guske II, Senior Investment Analyst, MBA
January 23, 20150Comments

Make a Material Difference in Your Portfolio With These Stocks

The Materials sector ranks sixth out of the 10 sectors in the first quarter of 2015 and receives our Neutral rating. The Materials sector as a whole underperformed the S&P 500 in 2014 rising almost 6% to the S&P’s 12%.
by Kyle Guske II, Senior Investment Analyst, MBA
January 22, 20150Comments

Does Your Portfolio Need an Industrial Revolution?

The Industrials sector ranks third out of the 10 sectors for the first quarter of 2015 and receives our Neutral rating. The Industrials sector as a whole underperformed the S&P 500 in 2014, rising 10% to the S&P’s 12%.
by Kyle Guske II, Senior Investment Analyst, MBA
January 22, 20150Comments

Give Your Portfolio a Check-Up With the Best Stocks in Health Care

The Health Care sector ranks eight out of the 10 sectors for the first quarter of 2015 and receives our Dangerous rating. The Health Care sector as a whole outperformed the S&P 500 in 2014, rising about 24% to the S&P’s 12%.
by Kyle Guske II, Senior Investment Analyst, MBA
January 20, 20150Comments

Take Hold of Your Financials With These Stocks

The Financial sector ranks tenth out of the 10 sectors for the first quarter of 2015 and receives our Dangerous rating. The Financial sector as a whole outperformed the S&P 500 in 2014, rising about 14% to the S&P’s 12%.
by Kyle Guske II, Senior Investment Analyst, MBA
January 16, 20150Comments

Give Your Portfolio an Energy Boost Now

The Energy sector ranks seventh out of the 10 sectors this month and receives our Dangerous rating. The Energy sector as a whole greatly underperformed the S&P 500 in 2014, returning -10% to the S&P’s 12%.
by Kyle Guske II, Senior Investment Analyst, MBA
January 15, 20150Comments

The Stocks Should Be a Staple In Your Porftolio

The Consumer Staples sector ranks first out of the 10 sectors for the first quarter of 2015 and receives our Very Attractive rating. The Consumer Discretionary sector as a whole outperformed the S&P 500 in 2014, rising 15% to the S&P’s 12%
by Kyle Guske II, Senior Investment Analyst, MBA
January 14, 20150Comments

Add the Best Consumer Discretionary Stocks to Your Portfolio

The Consumer Discretionary sector ranks fourth out of the 10 sectors for the first quarter of 2015 and receives our Neutral rating. The Consumer Discretionary sector as a whole underperformed the S&P 500 in 2014, rising 9% to the S&P’s 12%.
by Kyle Guske II, Senior Investment Analyst, MBA
January 8, 20152Comments

1Q15 Sector Ratings for ETFs & Mutual Funds

At the beginning of the first quarter of 2015, only the Consumer Staples sector earns an Attractive-or-better rating. Sector ratings are based on the aggregation of our fund ratings for every ETF and mutual fund in each sector.
by Kyle Guske II, Senior Investment Analyst, MBA
December 1, 20140Comments

How To Avoid the Worst Sector Mutual Funds

Learn how to avoid the worst mutual funds in this post. From financial mutual funds to over 701 sector mutual funds, we give you the skills to make better investment decisions.
by Kyle Guske II, Senior Investment Analyst, MBA
November 28, 20140Comments

How To Avoid the Worst Sector ETFs

Learn how to avoid the worst ETFs in this post. From Technology ETFs to over 188 sector ETFs, we give you the skills to make better investment decisions.
by Kyle Guske II, Senior Investment Analyst, MBA
November 24, 20140Comments

How to Find the Best Sector Mutual Funds

Learn how to find the best sector mutual funds in this post. From Financials mutual funds to over 188 Sector mutual funds, we give you the skills to make better investment decisions.
by Kyle Guske II, Senior Investment Analyst, MBA
November 21, 20140Comments

How to Find the Best Sector ETFs

Learn how to find the best sector ETFs in this post. From Financials ETFs to over 188 Sector ETFs, we give you the skills to make better investment decisions.
by Kyle Guske II, Senior Investment Analyst, MBA
October 20, 20140Comments

4Q Best & Worst ETFs and Mutual Funds — By Sector — Recap

Each quarter, we provide the most comprehensive review of equity ETFs and mutual funds available.
by David Trainer, Founder & CEO
October 17, 20140Comments

ETF & Mutual Fund Rankings: Utilities Sector

The Utilities sector ranks ninth out of the 10 sectors as detailed in my Sector Rankings for ETFs and Mutual Funds report.
by David Trainer, Founder & CEO
October 17, 20140Comments

True Fund Costs: Utilities Sector

This report focuses on providing investors the true costs incurred when investing in Utilities ETFs and mutual funds.
by David Trainer, Founder & CEO
October 17, 20140Comments

Stock Picking Grades for Utilities Sector Fund Managers

This report shows how well Utilities ETFs and mutual fund managers pick stocks.
by David Trainer, Founder & CEO
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