Are exchange-traded funds a good investment for aging companies?

Those seeking to gain exposure to the longevity economy should consider these three exchange-traded funds (ETFs) that zone in on companies poised to benefit from an aging population. Let's take a close look at the metrics of each fund and how traders could play them using technical analysis.

Are ETFS a good investment?

ETFs offer the advantage of a diversified investment, which minimizes the impact of holding just one company’s stock during an economic downturn. But first, let me explain a bit about what an ETF is and why I chose it as an investment vehicle in this sector. ETFs (Exchange Traded Funds)

Should you invest in a healthcare REIT ETF (vnq)?

For example, the Vanguard REIT ETF (VNQ), an index fund tracking the MSCI U.S. REIT index, has a 12-month unadjusted effective yield of 2.27% as of Dec. 4, 2023. Some major healthcare REITs, like the rest of the real estate market, have experienced the negative effects of heightened interest rates in the Federal Reserve's battle against inflation.