U.S. Large Cap Value Rankings Boost ETF Portfolios

MyPlanIQ submits: ETFs are becoming ubiquitous as their appeal drives them to increasing use in building portfolios. We are working through the process of selecting the best ETFs from a returns perspective to build a plan that has a reasonable number of funds and yet can deliver strong returns. So far we have covered large cap stocks -- blend, growth and value.

MyPlanIQ submits:We are working our way through the US Equity ETFs, ranking each sub-class to derive a set of top performing ETFs that we will then use to build a plan of ETFs and measure the performance.

By MyPlanIQ:ETrade provides a selected list of ETFs for its customers. This list of ETFs are called All Star ETFs. ETrade stated that these ETFs are selected based on criteria such as low expense ratio, tracking error, liquidity, style purity, underlying holdings, and how well the ETF represents the index it seeks to replicate. In addition, ETFs chosen are passively managed, have at least 6-months trading history and are sponsored by a well balanced investment firm. Inverse and leveraged ETFs are not considered.

By David Fry (ETF Digest): As investors grow older they generally become a bit more risk-averse, and understandably so. They're no longer focused on aggressive (usually more risky) growth, and instead want to invest for income.

By Kevin Quon:The iShares Dow Jones Select Dividend ETF (DVY) and SPDR S&P Dividend ETF (SDY) have long been favorites of dividend investors as "go-to" funds with a simplistic model that captures the performance of the general market.

Michael Johnston submits:When reporting on the performance of the U.S. stock market, everyone from the Wall Street Journal to local anchormen generally refer to the Dow Jones Industrial Average, one of the oldest and most widely-recognized stock benchmarks. So it’s not surprising that one of the most popular ETFs available to U.S.

By Jim Pyke:Dividend stock ETFs can be a convenient way to boost income relative to broad-based stock ETFs while maintaining a similarly high level of diversification. My previous article highlighted a few ETF choices and provided comparison across yield, risk, and valuation. However, a commenter inquired about the growth of the dividends.

By John Spence: With bond interest rates so low, many investors are looking for relatively safe places to park their cash while also earning a reasonable yield. Many stock-based exchange traded funds specialize in dividend-paying companies and sectors, and they may appeal to investors with a defensive mindset amid the uncertainty in global credit markets.