Kyle Woodley
Kyle Woodley is the Editor-in-Chief of WealthUp, a site dedicated to improving the personal finances and financial literacy of people of all ages. He also writes the weekly The Weekend Tea newsletter, which covers both news and analysis about spending, saving, investing, the economy and more.
Kyle was previously the Senior Investing Editor for Kiplinger.com, and the Managing Editor for InvestorPlace.com before that. His work has appeared in several outlets, including Yahoo! Finance, MSN Money, Barchart, The Globe & Mail and the Nasdaq. He also has appeared as a guest on Fox Business Network and Money Radio, among other shows and podcasts, and he has been quoted in several outlets, including MarketWatch, Vice and Univision. He is a proud graduate of The Ohio State University, where he earned a BA in journalism.
You can check out his thoughts on the markets (and more) at @KyleWoodley.
Latest articles by Kyle Woodley
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The Best Large-Cap Stocks to BuyLarge-cap stocks are key additions to any well-rounded portfolio. Let's take a look at how to find the best ones for you.
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The Best Industrial Stocks to BuyIndustrial stocks might not be the most exciting positions to own, but they play a vital role in any well-rounded portfolio. Here's how to find the best ones.
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The Best Financial Stocks to BuyFinancial stocks play a critical role in the economy and are a key component of any well-rounded portfolio.
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The Best Communication Services Stocks to BuyCommunication services stocks represent a diverse segment of the market that includes media companies, internet giants and telecoms. Here's how to find the best ones.
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How We Found This List of the Best REITs to Buy NowReal estate investment trusts, or REITs, are a special class of stocks known for their high dividend yields. Here's how to find the best ones to buy.
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The Best Materials Stocks to BuyMaterials stocks represent a wide swath of cyclical industries. Here's how investors can find the best ones to buy.
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Stock Market Holidays in 2026: NYSE, NASDAQ and Wall Street HolidaysMarkets When are the stock market holidays? Here, we look at which days the NYSE, Nasdaq and bond markets are off in 2026.
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5 Top Tax-Efficient Mutual Funds for Smarter InvestingMutual funds are many things, but "tax-friendly" usually isn't one of them. These are the exceptions.
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5 Actively Managed Vanguard Funds to Buy and Holdmutual funds These actively managed Vanguard funds cover a variety of investment strategies and have low fees.
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Why Invest In Mutual Funds When ETFs Exist?Exchange-traded funds are cheaper, more tax-efficient and more flexible. But don't put mutual funds out to pasture quite yet.
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The Best Small-Cap Stocks to Buy NowInvesting in small-cap stocks can be fraught with risk, but the rewards can be greater than what's offered by their large-cap cousins.
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The Best Nasdaq Stocks to Buy for Long-Term UpsideThe best Nasdaq stocks to buy include familiar tech-related names, as well as companies with strong long-term upside potential operating in other sectors.
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The Best Inflation-Proof Investments for Your Portfoliostocks to buy These stocks and ETFs are some of the best inflation-proof investments, and they're stable enough to shine even if price growth cools.
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Invested in Index Funds? Here's What You Need to Know About Mega-Cap IPOsSpaceX and other mega-cap IPOs, such as Anthropic and OpenAI, could impact the makeup of your index funds — but not all portfolios will see an immediate impact.
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Wall Street's 6 Top World Cup Stock PicksThe World Cup kicks off this month and could give the global economy a $40 billion jolt. These are some of the stocks analysts think could benefit.
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Best Mutual Funds to Buy for 2026 and BeyondThe best mutual funds capitalize on new trends that emerge year to year, all while offering low costs and solid management.
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The Best Utility Stocks to BuyUtility stocks are defensive plays for investors, offering stability and reliable dividends. Here's how you can find the best ones to buy.
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What Is a Mutual Fund and Why Should I Invest in One?Beginner investors might wonder "what is a mutual fund?" Here, we answer that question and look at the pros and cons of investing in one.
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7 Reasons Your Portfolio Needs More Than Just the S&P 500 in 2026An S&P 500 ETF might be the easiest, most obvious investment you can make. But it probably shouldn't be the only one.
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Best Dividend ETFs to Buy NowETFs Are you a set-it-and-forget-it income investor? These dividend ETFs generate cash through a variety of long-term strategies.
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The Best Value Stocks to BuyValue stocks can be defined differently depending on who you ask. Here, we look at ways to measure valuation and how investors can find the best value stocks.
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The Best Tech Stocks to BuyTech stocks are the market's engine of growth. But what defines a tech stock? How do you find the best ones to buy? We take a look here.
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5 Core Stocks Every Investor Should Own in 2026 and BeyondCore stocks generate reliable and growing returns for you and your portfolio. Here are five we like for the long term.
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4 Highly Rated Vanguard Dividend and Income FundsThese four low-cost Vanguard dividend and income funds have all earned high praise from Morningstar, and they offer attractive yields.
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