Growth Investing

Sector Survey Says: Risk On!

As the US economy strengthens, it’s time for investors to consider adding greater risk to their portfolios. To that end, we highlight the best ETFs among our three favored sectors.

 

The Global Gamut

The European Union is unlikely to splinter due to the sovereign-debt crisis. And while China is taking steps to boost its domestic economy, the Middle Kingdom's real estate market remains an area of concern.

Keep On Trucking

Transportation sector stocks should continue to advance along with the gradual growth in the US economy.

Asian Opportunity

Amid the uncertainty in the global markets, Asian firms are strategically reinvesting in their businesses. Once the market recognizes these companies are poised for further growth, their stocks should move higher.

Feeding the Masses

Here’s how to play the global population’s ever-expanding appetite.

Tapping the IPO Pipeline

Pent up demand has resulted in a thriving market for tech-related IPOs in 2011. But the individual investor rarely has access to the IPO pipeline. These two ETFs can get you in on the game.

Liquid Exposure

A swelling global population and rapid urbanization in emerging markets is pressuring already-strained supplies of fresh water. It's a dire situation that will lead to a drastic increase in water-related infrastructure spending.

Japan: Unwanted, Unappreciated

Investors have sold off Japan following the devastating earthquake. But the country is on a path to higher corporate earnings...and higher profits for long-term investors.

Turkey: Emerging Market Bargain

The Turkish market was flying high in 2010. A pullback over the intervening months has provided a good entry point for investors.

Critical Energy

Renewable energy is the hope of the future. The distant future. For now coal is still king.