Best Performing Moderate Allocation ETFs 2015

Find the best performing moderate allocation ETFs in 2015. Top funds are iShares Core Growth Allocation ETF. You may find the best funds review.

Best Moderate Allocation Funds

Moderate allocation mutual fund invests mainly in a combination of equities, bonds, and money market. It typically invests about 50-70% of assets in stocks. The rests are invested in bonds or money market. As part of balanced fund category, it provides regular income and capital growth opportunity for investors. You can invest either through your brokerage or retirement accounts.

These best performing moderate allocation exchange traded funds are sorted based on its 1 year performance up to May 10, 2015.

The best performing moderate allocation ETFs 2015 are:

1. iShares Core Growth Allocation ETF (AOR)
2. AdvisorShares Global Echo ETF (GIVE)
3. Claymore CEF GS Connect ETN (GCE)
4. Multi-Asset Diversified Income ETF (MDIV)
5. First Trust Strategic Income ETF (FDIV)
6. UBS ETRACS Diversified High Income ETN (DVHI)

Silver & Gold Stocks Are Going Up

Find whether silver and gold stocks can move higher. Top stock market industries in week 20, 2015 are silver, gold, etc.

Top Precious Metals Stocks

This post will look into the top performing stocks, industry, and sector. The S&P 500 index has a weekly return of 0.38%. NASDAQ Composite has a weekly return of 0.89%. Dow Jones Industrials Average has a weekly return of 0.56%. The small cap (Russell 2000) has a return of 0.77%.

Top performing stock industries in week 20, 2015 (May 11, 2015 to May 17, 2015) are:

1. Dairy Products 12.98%
2. General Contractors 6.29%
3. Silver 5.35%
4. Computer Based Systems 4.11%
5. Industrial Electrical Equipment 4.03%
6. Long Distance Carriers 3.82%
7. Gold 3.52%
8. Printed Circuit Boards 3.51%
9. Grocery Stores 3.46%
10. General Entertainment 3.30%
11. Diagnostic Substances 3.18%
12. Farm Products 3.18%
13. Sporting Activities 3.13%
14. Surety & Title Insurance 3.01%

BlackRock Corporate High Yield Fund (HYT)

BlackRock Corp High Yield Fund (HYT) is a popular closed end fund. This fixed income fund invests mainly in below investment grade fixed income securities. These low quality debts are known as junk bonds. These funds may provide high yield for income.

HYT Fund Profile

• Fund Inception Date: 05/30/2003
• Ticker Symbol: HYT
• CUSIP: 09255P107
• Rank in category (YTD): 82%
• Category: High Yield Bond
• Distribution Rate: 7.53%
• Effective Leverage: 25.87%
• Capital Gains: -
• Base Expense Ratio: 0.95%
• Net Assets: $ 2.3 billion

Aluminum Stocks

Aluminum stocks are part of basic materials stock sector. Aluminum companies are involved in the mining or processing of bauxite. It may also involve the manufacturing and distribution of aluminum bars, rods, and other products. Aluminum wasn't really used until the 1800s when it was separated and eventually produced to make useful items.

Aluminum Companies List

Aluminum is one of chemical elements. It is practically the third most abundant elements in the world. The others are oxygen and silicon. Aluminum also makes up 8% of the weight of the Earth's crust. The aluminum industry adds more than $100 billion to the U.S. economy each year. That's about 1% of the US GDP.

Aluminum companies are:

• Alcoa Inc. (AA)
• Aluminum Corporation Of China Limited (ACH)
• Kaiser Aluminum Corporation (KALU)
• Century Aluminum Co. (CENX)

Best Retirement Income Mutual Funds 2015

Find best retirement income mutual funds 2015 for the past 5 years. Top balanced funds are TIAA-CREF Lifecycle Retirement Income Fund, Vanguard Target Retirement Income Fund, etc.

Top Performing Retirement Income Funds

Retirement income mutual funds invest mainly in a mix of stocks, bonds, and cash. These funds are popular for people already in or entering retirement. The fund managers tend to manage the funds with a conservative asset allocation strategy. The fund objective is to provide steady income throughout retirement.

From this best performing funds list, you may find each individual fund review. The fund is sorted based on its past 5 year performance (up to April 2015). Whether it is for your brokerage account or retirement account or 401k plan, you need to find the right fund for your long term plan. You can find the fund performance, expense ratio, and yield or dividend from the table below.

Best retirement income mutual funds 2015 are:

1. American Century One Choice In Retirement Portfolio Fund (ARTOX)
2. TIAA-CREF Lifecycle Retirement Income Fund (TLRRX)
3. Vanguard Target Retirement Income Fund (VTINX)
4. JPMorgan SmartRetirement Income Fund (JSRAX)
5. BlackRock LifePath Retirement Portfolio Investor A (STLAX)
6. Principal LifeTime Strategic Income Fund (PALTX)
7. State Farm LifePath Retirement Fund (SLRAX)
8. Harbor Target Retirement Income Fund (HARCX)

Apparel Stores Stocks

Apparel stores stocks are part of services stock sector. Apparel store companies are retailers that involve in the design, marketing, and sale of footwear and clothing. These companies must rely the strength of their brand for their business. These companies are usually structured as corporations, and offer average dividend yields in comparison to the wider market.

Apparel Stores Companies List

Apparel retailers need to play a tightrope game of making sure they have abundant of the hot-selling items in stock to cover demand. There will be a balance between overstock their store and selling merchandises for customers. Some may get forced into huge discounts simply to move merchandise.

Apparel stores companies are:

• Luxottica Group SpA (LUX)
• L Brands, Inc. (LB)
• Ross Stores Inc. (ROST)
• The Gap, Inc. (GPS)
• Nordstrom Inc. (JWN)
• Urban Outfitters Inc. (URBN)
• American Eagle Outfitters, Inc. (AEO)
• DSW Inc. (DSW)
• Chico's FAS Inc. (CHS)
• The Men's Wearhouse, Inc. (MW)
• Ascena Retail Group Inc. (ASNA)
• The Buckle, Inc. (BKE)
• ANN INC. (ANN)
• Genesco Inc. (GCO)
• Guess' Inc. (GES)
• Abercrombie & Fitch Co. (ANF)

iShares Core S&P Mid-Cap ETF (IJH)

iShares Core S&P Mid-Cap ETF (IJH) is an index exchange traded fund. This popular ETF invests mainly in mid-sized U.S. companies. It provides low cost opportunity for access to US equity market. The fund objective is to provide long term capital growth.

IJH Fund Details

• Fund Inception Date: 05/22/2000
• Ticker Symbol: IJH
• CUSIP: 464287507
• Rank in category (YTD): 27%
• Category: Mid Cap Blend
• Yield: 1.53%
• Capital Gains: -
• Expense Ratio: 0.07%
• Total Assets: $ 39.70 billion