Investing

Bond funds provide greater flexibility in an era of high interest-rate risk.

Shares have recovered modestly from their autumn swoon. But future gains won’t come easy.

Three new actively managed ETFs will follow the strategies of existing mutual funds.

Your odds of getting a return on your money are much better than winning the Powerball jackpot.

Follow these tips to lower your risk of becoming a victim.

The companies moving you (and your stuff) from place to place are outpacing the market.

It's not easy to navigate closed-end funds. Best to let RiverNorth's Oaktree High Income steer the ship.

There's no doubt natural gas usage will rise and so will employment to support production. How can an investor take advantage?

Reach for more yield with master limited partnerships, mortgage-owning REITs and more.

The foreign funds you own likely hold Japanese stocks. But you may want to boost your stake.

The manufacturing sector is back. Profit with this exchange-traded fund.

These investments promise big payouts. But they could empty your pockets.

Wall Street may have overreacted to recent misadventures.

The economy is nowhere near a cyclical peak, so earnings and stock prices still have room to rise.

You won’t pay a commission, but you may get hit with a fee if you sell too soon.

Every employer in America, regardless of size, would be required to offer an account to all employees.

Learn more about investment products that produce high yields, but may not be commonly known.

The Fed is keeping yields artificially low and shows no signs of changing course.

It's easy pickings for those who want low risk.

Pick the low-hanging fruit, or reach for more luscious returns.

A six-figure portfolio buys more expertise and services for a lower fee.

Prepare to embrace the exotic (and plenty of risk) when you chase yield this far.

Plus a fund that owns all of them — and more.

These companies could be attractive acquisition candidates for Berkshire Hathaway. Buy their stocks now and beat the master to the punch.

This fund looks for cheap stocks with rising prices.

With four out of five, the new BBH Global Core Select Fund holds great promise.

It's not always easy being a contrarian, but the strategy has worked well for this member of the Kiplinger 25.

Home builders look pricey, but shares of other kinds of companies tied to housing still have room to run.

The calendar is just one reason to be cautious about the stock market in the coming months.

All of these companies are facing major problems. If you own any of these stocks, you might consider unloading them.

Oakmark International has been practicing its contrarian strategy with great success for more than 20 years.

The managers, all Pimco vets, have positioned the fund to withstand a rise in interest rates.

Build up your personal wealth by investing in the stock market.

Helen and Jeff Brown have built a small fortune thanks to their savvy investing skills.

First-time payouts aren't always a good sign. But these six companies are attractive.

It takes an enormous shock to trigger runaway inflation, such as a war or a general economic collapse.

You'll find a load of household names in this Vanguard fund.

Still priced below pre-crisis levels, these financial companies have bounced back and have room to grow.

Deciding who's in, who's out of our favorite 25 mutual funds is a carefully considered process.

Making money is in fashion with these three makers of luxury accessories.

I've also got a buy: Acacia Research, a little outfit that makes money by protecting patents.

The tech giants don't deserve to be ostracized, because they represent some of the best values in the stock market.

Master limited partnerships could return an additional 10% to 15% this year.

A strategy of buying and holding index ETFs may not be exciting but it should deliver solid long-term returns.

Discover the surprising fixed-income category that gives you the most yield relative to risk. Earn 3% on your savings with little downside.

Advisory Research International Small Cap Value Fund managers look for small companies that sell at bargain prices and that can withstand downturns.

Jeffrey Gundlach, manager of DoubleLine Total Return, believes interest rates could stay low for years to come, making government bonds a safe bet.

You can learn a thing or four from Mom and Dad… such as how not to handle investing, spending and saving.