ETF Success with Doug Fabian

A lot of investors are concerned, and rightly so, about the turmoil around the world in global markets. It’s been a volatile couple of weeks out there and it’s understandable to feel some concern for your investments and savings. Greece, China, Puerto Rico and other places are seeing quite a bit of change and fluctuation, and those changes can bring quite a bit of fear and nervousness to investors. Biotech and healthcare continue to be the best-performing market sectors, with transportation and utilities being the worst. There’s a wide variance between best and worst sectors. Commodities are down and it is looking more and more like a tough investing world out there.   Market corrections are normal, and if you have the right information and motivation, these market corrections can be opportunities for your portfolio instead of scary hiccups in your investing plan. Today’s podcast will help you find success and grow your portfolio in a secure and effective way. 

If playing the stock market is anything like a sporting event then this is halftime. It’s hard to believe but we are already half way through the year. This is a very important time for investors. Doug is encouraging listeners to take this time to review and reevaluate their financial goals.   On Monday, we saw the biggest down day in the markets so far this year, but is that really cause for concern? There hasn’t been a significant decline in stocks in three years, but does that mean everything is going to be just fine? In today’s podcast Doug reminds listeners that it is human nature to project the resent past into the future and warns that complacency can be fatal when investing and planning for your future. Doug created ETFU.com to provide investors with the resources needed to achieve success with ETFs and live the retirement of their dreams. 

Investing involves a lot of decisions, because you are putting your capital at risk. You have saved all your life and you are hoping for a return on investment on that savings. It’s a challenging task and you need to have the education and knowledge necessary to succeed as an investor. We’ve seen many new IPOs emerge this year. We’ve seen improvements and innovations in the world of Exchange Traded Funds, and in the world of investing as a whole. Doug Fabian has the knowledge and experience you need to grow your portfolio, and he is dedicated to explaining these complicated investing issues. ETF Success is here to help you understand the markets and the investing opportunities so that you can enjoy and explore ETF investing.   Listen to today’s podcast to learn about how ETFs work and how risk plays into your portfolio. Risk can be both a good and bad thing, and you don’t need to be afraid of risk exposure as you invest. If that sounds inspiring to you, listen today and find

The Federal Reserve had a meeting this week, and we heard from Janet Yellen that by the end of 2015 interest rates will be going up. The Fed is trying to alert the market to upcoming changes so that no one is caught by surprise. On Wall Street, there’s an acronym called ZIRP (Zero Interest Rate Policy) and we’ve been living in that environment for a few years now. In today’s podcast, Doug Fabian gives his opinion on these coming interest rate changes and what that means for your portfolio and investing goals. With a historical perspective and years of investing and market experience, Doug offers investors a holistic view of equity markets, interest rate changes and historical averages, to help you invest for success.   In addition, Doug goes over the top 20 ETFs by asset, and why he believes that many of these ETFs are quality investments for ETF investors. He gives an overview of year-to-date performance on these ETFs and how you can put your money to work in the world of Exchange Trad

Doug Fabian looks at movement in the markets and why some people are leaving certain investments and choosing others. Recently, mutual fund company Waddell & Reed experienced significant outflow and “investor exodus”, and Doug explores why that might be and what investors should do when this kind of thing happens.   Also in today’s podcast, you can learn about what makes “bubbles”in the markets (tech bubble, etc.), how to be on the lookout for those danger zones and how to use your money to your advantage in investing. It’s so common for investors to sit on investments simply out of fear, but Doug wants you to succeed, take action with your investments and have the knowledge to invest with confidence. Knowledge is power, but action is even more valuable as you put your money to work!

There are some great international options out there for ETF investors and Doug will keep you aware of opportunities internationally and how to take advantage of them. Markets like China are phenomenal opportunities, with 33 Exchange Traded Funds now focused in China alone. Don’t forget, you can use the ETFU database to research these China funds and other international opportunities.   Listen to today’s podcast for great tips on ETF investing, international opportunities and retirement planning. Doug also answers some reader emails, specifically dealing with concerns about retirement investing, ROTH IRAs, and tax planning. If you have questions about your portfolio or your investing plans, email Doug and listen to the podcast every week to hear those questions answered. 

There are many Exchange Traded Funds that give investors access to the Chinese markets and there are some great opportunities out there for ETF investors in particular. In today’s podcast, Doug Fabian will discuss the China bubble or bull market - if that should be a concern for you and how to address it in your portfolio. Doug believes that you can be an extremely successful investor and invest 100% in ETFs. Now, there are some great innovations and new products out there in the wide world of ETFs and we have created this podcast to let you know about the latest news and enable you to be a savvy ETF investor. Many American investors are nervous about investing overseas, but Doug can give you the tips you need for ETF investing success, even in markets like China, India and other emerging markets and international opportunities.   Listen to the podcast today and find out how you can have incredibly successful international exposure in your portfolio in 2015! 

Doug Fabian has spent quite a bit of time listening to investor questions from people just like you, and today’s podcast handles some important questions about your retirement plans and personal finances. Plus, he discusses some details about 401k investing and the differences between mutual funds and Exchange Traded Funds - important information for any investor!   Today Doug answers a question about closed-end funds. A typical mutual fund is basically an “open-end fund”, but there are some mutual funds which are “closed-end funds”, which means they have a fixed number of shares available for investing. Closed-end funds trade like a stock or ETF, and can sometimes trade at a premium or a discount. They tend to have high management fees, but might be a good fit for your portfolio depending on your portfolio needs and wealth management goals. 

Doug gave several presentations last weekend at the Las Vegas Money Show, and every presentation began with this statement: “sell your mutual funds and invest in Exchange Traded Funds!”That ought to pique your interest! Of course, there are some good mutual funds out there, and some investors might be wise to keep a few mutual funds. But overall, Doug Fabian believes that ETFs are a much better option for most investors and that you should carefully consider how much of your portfolio is in mutual funds vs. ETFs.   There are so many flavors of Exchange Traded Funds and so many different options out there that education is essential. Through Doug Fabian’s weekly ETF Success podcast and the resources available at ETFU.com, you can be equipped with the knowledge needed to be a successful ETF investor in any market environment. 

Doug Fabian has been attending the Las Vegas and San Francisco Money Shows for many years, and on today’s podcast, he gives you an inside look into what he’ll be talking about at the upcoming Las Vegas Money Show. Doug has been presenting and educating on ETFs and mutual funds for years at the Money Shows, so this is a very special ETFU podcast. Today, you don’t have to travel anywhere to hear some of his terrific insights on the markets and how ETFs can help your portfolio this year.  If you have questions about risk management, mutual funds vs. exchange traded funds, active portfolio management, domestic vs. international investing or other investing topics, you need to hear today’s podcast.   As always, send in your questions to askdoug@dougfabian.com and listen in every week for Doug’s investing expertise, experience and knowledge for your investing portfolio, 401k and general money management. 

In today’s podcast, Doug addresses several listener questions and helps you determine what ideas might work in your personal investing portfolio. Using market history, and years of ETF expertise, Doug shares what works well for individual investors. Doug also discusses the international markets as well: China, Russia, Brazil, Latin America, the Middle East, Europe and other international markets and what kinds of ETF opportunities might be available to you in our portfolio. Learn how those investments might work both for aggressive or more conservative investors. With a strong dollar and potentially over-valued U.S. market, there might be some great opportunities for you and your money overseas.   Remember, if you have questions about your wealth and your investment portfolio and how to invest wisely for your specific and unique goals, don’t hesitate to send your questions to askdoug@dougfabian.com. Today’s podcast has several listener Q & A, so send yours in and listen next week to

There’s a lot going on in the world of Exchange Traded Funds, and it’s easy to get lost or overwhelmed as an individual investor. Today, there are tons of categories, options, and styles of ETFs, and you need to hear what’s new, what’s hot and what can work for your unique portfolio. We just wrapped up tax season, and in today’s podcast we’re going to share why ETFs are a great tax-efficient investment vehicle, how to lower your tax bill and what to look out for in next year’s tax return. ETF Success and ETFU.com are about success, empowerment and action for the every day ETF investor. If you are struggling to get started, looking for better investment solutions for growth or income, or just looking for motivation to get started investing, we want to be your resource. Doug Fabian has decades of experience in the markets and he has the insight and education you need to succeed as an investor in Exchange Traded Funds.   Listen to today’s podcast to get a grea

In today’s podcast, ETF investment expert Doug Fabian will help you make smart decisions about your investing portfolio. Today’s podcast includes three investment ideas for you, and some great tips and tricks for how income investing works, what it means and how it can work for your personal wealth goals. Also in today’s podcast, Doug offers some history on the growth and use of Exchange Traded Funds and why he thinks they can work well for investors. He also answers some listener questions, discusses the investing culture in the U.S. right now, and how investors can use ETFs to take advantage of the international economy.   As always, if you have questions about ETFs, your portfolio and investing goals, the international and domestic markets or anything else about ETF investing, feel free to ask your questions at askdoug@dougfabian.com, and he will make every effort to answer those concerns in a future broadcast!

Introducing the new ETF Database at ETFU.com! In today’s podcast, Doug Fabian reviews the features of this new investing tool. Whether you are investing for growth or income, ETFs can help you succeed in your portfolio and ETFU.com and this ETF Success podcast are your guides to get you there.  If you want to hear specific insider perspective on the emerging markets, international investing, growth investing, income investing and equity market investments, you need to hear today’s podcast. Doug Fabian is interested in long-term investing success and solid, thoughtful perspectives on the markets, your money and your investing goals, and this podcast can help you have confidence in your investments and your retirement plan. Don’t forget, these ETF investing ideas can be used in your 401k or 403b investments. No matter how much money you have, how you are investing or what your goals are, Doug Fabian and ETFU can help you succeed. Listen in today, and head to ETFU.com for more great inform

The first quarter of 2015 is in the books, and that means it’s time to do something that you should be doing every quarter. That something is taking a critical look at your portfolio to make sure it’s serving your goals. Are you generating enough income from your existing assets to fund your retirement? Are you generating the kind of growth you want so that you can build up that nest egg for when you need it years down the road? Are you overweight in one market sector while not having enough exposure—and enough diversification—to weather inevitable market storms? These are the kinds of questions that you need to ask yourself at least every quarter. So, what should you do now that Q1 is over? In today’s ETFU.com Podcast, Doug highlights the key steps to knowing what to do in Q2. Plus, find out how all the markets performed in the first quarter with our Q1 ETF scorecard. And, finally, learn about our newest feature—the AWESOME ETFU.com database!  

We are preparing for the end of the first quarter, and there are some great options out there for investors in the world of Exchange Traded Funds. In today’s podcast, Doug Fabian addresses the new things happening in the market and in relation to market news, what your core positions should be and how to succeed in ETF investing.  Doug also addresses the comments by John Bogle, who launched Vanguard and shared his skeptical thoughts on ETFs recently. Doug gives you the inside information to think through Bogle’s comments, what it means for your portfolio and how to understand the world of ETFs and why some people like John Bogle might be skeptical of them.   ETFs are a solid investment tool and Doug Fabian wants you to have the opportunities and investing options of the ETF space, with all the knowledge and power you need to succeed. Listen to today’s podcast for excellent industry information for casual or serious investors - and get the facts for your investing portfolio. 

Using Exchange Traded Funds, it’s possible to access the new bull markets emerging around the world. Last week, Doug discussed the new bull market in India, and this week he discusses the new bull market in China. While most American investors are more comfortable in domestic investing, but the international markets hold some great opportunities for investors at every level. In this podcast, and at his educational investing website, ETFU.com, Doug offers insider information about the world of ETFs, how to become a successful ETF investor and what the pros know about managing money and being successful with Exchange Traded Fund investing.   Also, listen in for a free copy of the February issue of Doug’s subscription newsletter, Successful ETF Investing, which includes the Top 10 Keys to Being a Successful ETF Investor. This is a great tool for any level of investor and you can get it for free in this month’s podcast. Listen, learn, share and offer your thoughts and questions to Doug Fabi

This week, Doug’s Fabian’s ETF Success podcast is one hour long for the first time! Our podcast is expanding and growing, and we are thrilled to offer even more content, longer podcasts and more resources for your investing success. In today’s podcast, Doug shares his personal and family history in the world of investing, why he has the experience and credentials to offer this kind of advice, why he believes strongly in the use of ETFs, and why he works so hard to educate investors on the benefits of investing in Exchange Traded Funds.   Doug knows that most Americans have the majority of their stock portfolios in U.S.-centric investments, but he wants investors to start thinking a bit more broadly about what’s possible internationally, and why international markets might be a good play for your portfolio. This is a well-researched, number-centric podcast that will help you make informed decisions about your personal investments. Doug uses his broad investing experience and though

Whether you’ve been investing for decades or days, it’s important to revisit your portfolio, your investing strategies and your goals from time to time. As an investor, staying aware of your surroundings, your changing needs and your unique goals can really make the difference between success and failure in your wealth and your life. Mastery requires repetition and attention, and in today’s podcast, Doug Fabian offers relatable stories and expert insights in the world of ETF investing and how to master it. Doug also revisits the basics of beginning ETF investing, so this is a great podcast to listen to if you need a refresher or if you’re just starting out.   Also in today’s podcast, Doug explains what creates bull and bear markets, how to succeed despite market changes and what to pay attention to as prices fluctuate. It is possible to succeed as you grow, whether in a bull or bear market. Through ETF Success and ETFU.com, you can gain the tools to look at the market with c

Doug Fabian regularly gets listener email with specific questions about ETF ideas, risk, growth and income, and today he answers a couple of them on the podcast. If you have questions about anything to do with ETF investing, send them over to askdoug@dougfabian.com and you will get a personalized answer from Doug, as well as a chance to hear your question answered on the podcast. Many people wonder how risky Exchange Traded Funds are, and today Doug deals with that concern and explains the trends, facts and market swings that cause risk and/or reward in personal ETF investing. He also explains the role of currencies in investing, what indexes will have the most or least amount of risk historically, and how to be a knowledgable investor.   In today’s podcast, Doug also addresses the difference between growth and income investing, and how to decide which style of investing is right for you at what time in your investing career. It’s important to stay on top of historical trends and facts, and w