There are a number of valid reasons why many investors may be souring on the ability of equity markets to continue to rise at ...

Sometimes investors need to think big picture: how to build a smart portfolio, avoid mistakes, and access time-tested principles. Here to discuss investing ideas is Christine Benz, Morningstar’s ...

Many investors felt like they could do no wrong with their portfolios in 2024, when US stocks were red-hot. This year has proved to be a bumpier road. Now that volatility is top of mind, you might be ...

For us long-term investors, we may find ourselves having to sell some stocks during a market drawdown. It's an unpleasant thought I've had since early April, when the S&P 500 fell by around 20% from ...

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Diversification will always be a cornerstone of investing, but what that means for smart portfolio management continues to evolve. In a world of rising uncertainty, geopolitical instability and ...

Most people are told to invest aggressively when retirement is many years away. A big reason I insist on keeping cash on hand is because I'm so heavily invested in the stock market. Having cash on ...

Conservative assets like CDs may be safer than stocks, but that doesn't mean they're the best fit for your retirement fund. Kelly is a former editor for CNET Money covering banking. She has over 10 ...

When my nephew was born nine years ago, I opened a custodial brokerage account in his name. I put in $2,500, invested it in a total stock market index fund through Fidelity, and… left it alone. Today, ...

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Are You Playing It Too Safe With Your Portfolio? Dziubinski: What are some signs that an investor might be taking on too much risk or maybe playing it too safe with their allocations? Benz: Well, ...