Fossil fuels will be around for a while yet

Oil and gas prices have pulled back lately, but still remain high. Meanwhile, demand should remain elevated for several years to come as the world continues to rely on fossil fuels even as it shifts to more-sustainable renewable energy sources.
Here are three ETFs that focus… Read More

Here are some ways to assess an ETF’s risk

Investors looking for ETF gains—but with the least amount of risk—should ask these three key questions:
Is the ETF well diversified?
ETF portfolios that are well-diversified typically are less volatile and have a lower risk of capital loss.
There are three common ways that equity ETFs can diversify… Read More

Energy services can lift your returns

Oil and gas prices are up strongly as the U.S. and other economies continue to recover. That has now prompted oil and gas producers to boost exploration to meet rising demand. In fact, demand should remain elevated for several years to come as the world… Read More

These ETFs should rise with energy prices

Higher oil prices continue to spur stock prices for an array of companies in the energy industry. That includes energy services stocks. Those firms assist drillers in setting up oil and gas wells. They also make, fix and maintain the equipment used in oil extraction… Read More