Exchange-traded funds offer a convenient way to invest in sectors or niches that interest you. If, for example, you're interested in investing in companies in which insiders have been loading up on shares (as that can only be a bullish move), the Guggenheim Insider Sentiment ETF
The basics
ETFs often sport lower expense ratios than their mutual fund cousins. The Guggenheim ETF's expense ratio -- its annual fee -- is 0.65%. The fund is fairly small, too, so if you're thinking of buying, beware of occasionally large spreads between its bid and ask prices. Consider using a limit order if you want to buy in.
This ETF has performed rather well, beating the S&P 500 over the past five years and roughly matching it over the past three. As with most investments, of course, we can't expect outstanding performances in every quarter or year. Investors with conviction need to wait for their holdings to deliver.
What's in it?
More than a handful of companies with insider buying had strong performances over the past year. General Electric
Far smaller than GE but up 31% over the past year is TASER International
Mortgage and fleet-management services company PHH
Rentech Nitrogen Partners
The big picture
A well-chosen ETF can grant you instant diversification across any industry or group of companies -- and make investing in and profiting from it that much easier.
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