High correlation across asset classes is the norm today. But in the long-run, diversification will still be the key to a winning portfolio.
Savers and bond investors will suffer in the coming years as governments keep interest rates artificially low, says Carmen Reinhart, co-author of a well-received book called This Time is Different. Stocks will stay volatile but do better than bonds.
U.S. stocks should beat bonds and foreign stocks, but intense volatility will continue.
Keep an eye on these benchmarks to gauge where the market is headed next.
For the year ahead, we like these large, high-quality companies that pay dividends.
Investment strategist Ed Yardeni says a return of the uptick rule, which makes it harder to sell stocks short, could help make a smoother ride for stock investors.
The same types of derivatives that caused the Great Recession could sink our financial system again.
Doug Noland, the Prudent Bear Fund senior portfolio manager, has predicted credit problems for years. What's he saying now?
This value investor built a strong record with First Eagle funds. Here are his views on the state of the economy.
These indicators can help tell us whether stocks have further to fall or may be headed up.
The world's cheapest stocks are located in its fastest-growing economies.
Don't panic in volatile markets. Continue your long-term investing strategy, and maintain a diversified portfolio of stocks and bonds.
Steve Romick, manager of FPA Crescent, shares his approach to investing, top stock picks, thoughts on the economy and more.
Young investors can learn a lot from the market's recent volatility.
The approaches of these mutual funds can help you defend your wealth against a bear market.
Manager Jeffrey Gundlach is not surprised by the current market turmoil; his fund has been ready for such hard times.
A lower debt rating is mainly a blow to the nation's confidence, but that could still hurt. Here’s how the downgrade will work itself through the financial landscape.
Despite the troubled economy, U.S. companies continue to post steady profits, and with the market down, their stocks could be great buys.
The downgrading of U.S. debt has stirred markets. Here's how investors are reacting and our advice on what to do next.
Our advice for managing your income investments: hold Treasuries, buy investment-grade corporate and municipal bonds.
The politicians raised the debt ceiling just in time, but investors may still be struggling with their portfolios. Here’s our advice.
Money market funds could lose their $1-a-share price tag.
Here's what you should know to protect your portfolio, no matter how the politicians handle the U.S. debt debate.
Investors need to diversify broadly and plan for long-term goals, no matter what the politicians do about the debt ceiling.
Investing in overseas companies has gotten easier and can help diversify your portfolio. But risks still remain in some areas.
Despite an uptick in home prices, the noted economist sees more trouble ahead for the housing market.
The senior fellow at the Peterson Institute for International Economics predicts five more years of slow growth and high unemployment.
A 28-year bull market for bonds has dulled memories. But the risks of owning bonds today are huge. They once suffered through a 50-year-long bear market.
Consider bond funds run by seasoned pros to navigate this tricky fixed-income environment.
Can the U.S. stock market overcome an increasingly shaky economy?
The marketing of non-traded REITs as a stable investment for seniors is drawing scrutiny from regulators.
These compelling buys in oil, gas, coal, nuclear and renewables offer sizzling opportunities for investors.
Stock prices are cheap, and growth prospects are terrific in developing markets.
This manager expects to see rising interest rates in developing nations trying to combat inflation, and he’s betting on corporate debt to benefit in the long-term.
Don't take on more risk just because the market's rising.
Michael Dueker, chief economist of Russell Investments, believes the Fed can rein in the money supply before inflation has a chance to take off.
Economist Mark Zupan, dean of the Simon Graduate School of Business, thinks excess bank cash and the Fed's flood of money guarantees inflation will take off.
Join our discussion with economic experts Michael Dueker and Mark Zupan about whether or not inflation should be considered a serious cause for concern today.
Developing-markets stocks have been struggling in 2011, but that’s no reason to avoid investing in them.
We answer seven questions on the minds of many investors to help you protect your portfolio through these disastrous events.