Neena Mishra, CFA

Neena Mishra, CFA, ETF research director at Zacks Investment Research, Chicago. Zacks.com

The Stock Sectors That Could Shine in 2020
Mutual Funds & ETFs

The Stock Sectors That Could Shine in 2020

Neena Mishra, CFA | June 15, 2020

These four exchange-traded funds (ETFs) that are focused on what are likely to be the most attractive sectors of the market in 2020. Investing in them lets you spread your bets among many companies in particular industries.

“Fund of Funds” ETFs Create an Easy Investment Portfolio for You
Mutual Funds & ETFs

“Fund of Funds” ETFs Create an Easy Investment Portfolio for You

Neena Mishra, CFA | May 15, 2020

“Fund of Funds” ETFs provide one-stop shopping for investors seeking an easy way to create a portfolio.

Low-Volatility ETFs Prove They Work in Down Markets
Mutual Funds & ETFs

Low-Volatility ETFs Prove They Work in Down Markets

Neena Mishra, CFA | February 19, 2019

Low-volatility stock ETFs lag in times of rising markets but make up for that when the market sinks.

There’s a New Kind of Socially Conscious ETF, and It’s Outperforming the Market
Mutual Funds & ETFs

There’s a New Kind of Socially Conscious ETF, and It’s Outperforming the Market

Neena Mishra, CFA | January 1, 2019

This type of stock fund pays attention to “ESG”—environmental, social and corporate governance standards.

Short-Term Bond Funds
Mutual Funds & ETFs

Short-Term Bond Funds

Neena Mishra, CFA | July 29, 2018

Short-term bond funds are waking from a long coma with higher payouts…and look like good alternatives to dividend stocks and long-term bonds.

Socially Conscious Emerging Market Funds
Mutual Funds & ETFs

Socially Conscious Emerging Market Funds

Neena Mishra, CFA | June 11, 2018

There are now at least 10 mutual funds and ETFs that focus on emerging-market stocks that meet socially-conscious standards.

Finding the Best Active ETFs
Mutual Funds & ETFs

Finding the Best Active ETFs

Neena Mishra, CFA | May 17, 2018

A growing number of ETFs are actively managed instead of simply tracking an index. Here are some of the best ones.

One-Country ETFs
Mutual Funds & ETFs

One-Country ETFs

Neena Mishra, CFA | December 18, 2017

Investors have been getting market-beating returns from some single-country ETFs. Here are two of the best from our ETF expert.

Some Unique ETFs Are Attractive
Mutual Funds & ETFs

Some Unique ETFs Are Attractive

Neena Mishra, CFA | November 30, 2017

There are many unusual ETFs, but many are too volatile and only some are attractive.

Attractive South Korean Investment
Mutual Funds & ETFs

Attractive South Korean Investment

Neena Mishra, CFA | June 16, 2017

The Korea Stock Exchange KOSPI index was up 13% for 2017 as of mid-May, hitting record highs, and still has…

ETF That Invests in Robots
Mutual Funds & ETFs

ETF That Invests in Robots

Neena Mishra, CFA | May 5, 2017

When you think of robots, you might picture C-3PO in Star Wars or Arnold Schwarzenegger as the Terminator. But if…

Investing in “Dow” ETFs
Investing

Investing in “Dow” ETFs

Neena Mishra, CFA | April 3, 2017

You may be able to profit by playing the Dow. The Dow Jones Industrial Average is the most popular measure…

ETFs That Hedge the Dollar

ETFs That Hedge the Dollar

Neena Mishra, CFA | March 20, 2017

Chances are, you own some foreign stocks either directly or through a mutual fund. What if foreign stock prices rise…

“Raw” Rebound
Mutual Funds & ETFs

“Raw” Rebound

Neena Mishra, CFA | July 20, 2016

Oil is not the only commodity that has seen prices soar this year, handing big profits to investors. As of…

ETFs for Value Investors
Mutual Funds & ETFs

ETFs for Value Investors

Neena Mishra, CFA | May 25, 2016

These exchange-traded funds (ETFs) provide an easy way to invest in a diversified mix of value stocks… Schwab US Large-Cap…