These exchange-traded funds are among the best ETFs to buy for factor purists, bringing the spirit of value investing back to its roots.

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Dividend growth stocks are public companies that have shown a track record of successive year-over-year increases in their dividend payments to shareholders....

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Bank loan ETFs are coming back, and though they carry interest rate risk, these 3 in particular are worth an investment of your time...

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If there is one major theme that pervades the financial markets this year, it's the shift from stocks to bonds. Here's where the trend is headed

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Closed-end funds (CEFs) always have a way of being late to the party, both on the upside and downside. Here is why patience is rewarded with CEF investing

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You know that moment when you start feeling like something in the market isn't quite right? Here's what to do as you ponder your next moves

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This year's volatility should not cause you to change your style of investing from a sound philosophy to speculation. Here's the difference

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While we may be proponents of leveraging low cost and liquid ETFs, those that invest in closed-end funds (CEFs) should be vetted closely for your portfolio

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It wasn't long ago that many were calling an end to the out-performance from Vanguard's Wellesley Income Fund. Here's why VWIAX still has value

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It's been a tough year for closed-end fund (CEF) investors, yet many are still sending out end-of-year special distributions. Here's why...

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Short-term interest rates have quietly improved, and investors can look to this fund for cash portions of their portfolios

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While markets have gone through ups and downs, these closed-end funds have remained relatively calm. Here's why all three are worth a look

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Today's blog post is dedicated to a wide-ranging overview of the global financial markets to gain a broad view on our next investment moves.

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2015 will be over soon and despite jostling in the stock and bond markets, the net has been very little real gains for diversified portfolios

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Investors are grappling with the 'fear of missing out' on any future stock market rally. Caution is still the prudent sentiment

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The tide has turned this year on many dividend-paying stocks in emerging market countries, which makes now a perfect time to review your existing international positions.

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The key to managing a CEF portfolio effectively over time comes down to due diligence. The ability to identify new trends and snuff out underperforming funds will play a pivotal roll in adapting to changes in the market.

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By shifting a large sum of your portfolio to international stocks, it opens us the real possibility that you may underperform U.S. stocks in a meaningful way sometime in the future.

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Those that prefer to be more active should focus on making strategic adjustments to your asset allocation to ensure your portfolio is aligned with your objectives and risk tolerance.

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The following funds offer ways to invest in new emerging trends during the golden age of technology ETFs.

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While there are also a variety of interest-rate hedged ETFs and other exotic strategies, these funds will still strive to relay a balanced and appropriate mix of assets for income investors to savor.

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The following funds are just a few of the ETFs I have been monitoring over the past several weeks as they show positive technical divergences from their peers.

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The trend of money flowing towards robo-advisers and passive asset allocators is one that is likely to continue in the current market environment. These ETFs represent excellent opportunities for long-term investors.

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No matter what index you choose, these MLP ETF options can help strengthen your dividend stream and enhance the capital appreciation potential of a balanced income portfolio.

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Implementing a plan to navigate a market crossroads, while avoiding too much risk, can be a prudent portfolio management technique for most investors.

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Here are some of the pearls of wisdom that come to mind when I analyzed the market, economy and investor psychology from the past year.

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This alternative asset class is certainly one to watch through the remainder of the year and into 2015 as the situation in energy prices continues to shake out.

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The gains in 2014 have been solid across the board for stocks and bonds with the exception of some errant sectors that have been misplaced.

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