Burned by the Stock Market in 2021? Consider These 4 ETFs Instead

Some investors can do better using exchange-traded funds (ETFs) rather than picking individual stocks. The S&P 500 and the NASDAQ are both up more than 20% year to date, so you may have been overthinking things if you've been burned by the stock market.

It's been a turbulent few years for investors, and there's every indication that it's set to continue. ETFs don't have to be boring; there are great options for almost any strategy, from passive index funds to actively managed alternative investments.

You might be frustrated enough to abandon your investment strategy, but don't give up on stocks entirely. Index funds are a reliable tool for long-term growth even if they can be volatile in the short term. The SPDR S&P 500 ETF (NYSEMKT: SPY) is the epitome of keeping it simple. It is the largest ETF by assets under management (AUM), and it is a market-weighted portfolio that tracks the S&P 500.

Source Fool.com