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Best Online Brokers, 2021
Best Online Brokers, 2021
With new traders flocking to the market, can firms keep up? We test how well they serve clients of all stripes.
August 27, 2021
Our Small-Cap Funds Take Different Paths
Our Small-Cap Funds Take Different Paths
Not all pockets of the small-cap world have fared well recently, with value-priced stocks the biggest winners.
August 27, 2021
The Truth About Index Funds
The Truth About Index Funds
You may think you're diversified by buying an S&P 500 Index fund, but you're making a substantial wager on a handful of stocks.
August 27, 2021
6 Beautifully Boring Dividend Stocks
6 Beautifully Boring Dividend Stocks
Instead of popular but volatile stocks, owning under-the-radar defensive gems will let you sleep at night.
August 27, 2021
Check Out Your Stock's ESG Report Card
Check Out Your Stock's ESG Report Card
A sustainability report offers insights into progress toward environmental, social and corporate governance goals.
August 27, 2021
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China Shares Still Hold Promise
China Shares Still Hold Promise
The outlook for profit growth is strong, but the shares are cheap.
August 26, 2021
A Fund for Betting on Infrastructure
A Fund for Betting on Infrastructure
The SPDR S&P Kensho Intelligent Structures ETF invests in both industrials firms and new technologies for clean energy.
August 26, 2021
Should You Invest in Crypto?
Should You Invest in Crypto?
Before you put any money into cryptocurrencies, establish a core portfolio in line with your investing goals.
August 25, 2021
Penny Stocks: Why You Should Always Stay Away
Penny Stocks: Why You Should Always Stay Away
With the exception of some large foreign firms, investors should generally avoid stocks that trade over-the-counter.
August 18, 2021
Readers Find Some Weird Winners
Readers Find Some Weird Winners
Most of the time, I find flaws in offbeat investments with high distributions. But sometimes oddities have their day of glory.
July 30, 2021
I Still Like the Trillion-Dollar Stocks
I Still Like the Trillion-Dollar Stocks
Unlike the highfliers of the late 1990s, these trillionaires make tons of money.
July 29, 2021
How to Play the High-Yield Rally
How to Play the High-Yield Rally
Junk bonds have been on a tear, so this fund has shifted to defense.
July 29, 2021
How to Profit From ETFs
How to Profit From ETFs
Exchange-traded funds aren’t new, but they’re still red-hot. Here’s a detailed look at why you should consider these investment vehicles, for both you…
July 29, 2021
Make a Shopping List for Stocks
Make a Shopping List for Stocks
Identifying candidates to buy before a market sell-off can help you execute a buy-the-dip plan.
July 29, 2021
Shield Your Portfolio From Inflation
Shield Your Portfolio From Inflation
Use our picks to hedge against rising prices that can eat into your investment returns.
July 27, 2021
Lessons from Top Investing Gurus
Lessons from Top Investing Gurus
Take a master class from some of Wall Street’s best.
June 28, 2021
The Tax-Exempt Train Rolls On
The Tax-Exempt Train Rolls On
A powerful force is propping up munis in 2021: U.S. prosperity.
June 25, 2021
Know When to Sell a Stock
Know When to Sell a Stock
The decision to sell isn't easy. Use our guide whether you're taking profits or tossing a loser.
June 25, 2021
A Comeback for Dividends
A Comeback for Dividends
The biggest hikes in the Kiplinger Dividend 15 were 10% increases from Home Depot and Procter & Gamble.
June 24, 2021
Healthcare Stocks Are Bargains Now
Healthcare Stocks Are Bargains Now
Healthcare shares are about as cheap as they have been in 40 years, yet expectations for earnings growth are strong.
June 24, 2021
Buy Low, Sell High with Invesco S&P SmallCap 600 Revenue ETF
Buy Low, Sell High with Invesco S&P SmallCap 600 Revenue ETF
Consumer discretionary companies – makers of nonessential consumer goods and services – compose 27% of the fund's assets.
June 24, 2021
Bank-Loan Funds Are in a Sweet Spot
Bank-Loan Funds Are in a Sweet Spot
They do well when rates are rising and the economy is strong.
June 24, 2021
Perils and Profits of Cannabis Investing with Matt Hawkins
Perils and Profits of Cannabis Investing with Matt Hawkins
A rapidly evolving legal landscape is keeping cannabis investors on their toes. We talk to private-equity investor Matt Hawkins, who has long experien…
June 2, 2021
Yes, You Can Have Too Much Cash
Yes, You Can Have Too Much Cash
A sizable hoard is comforting but could crimp long-term portfolio gains.
May 27, 2021
Principal Healthcare Innovators: Earnings Not Wanted
Principal Healthcare Innovators: Earnings Not Wanted
This stock fund uses "counterintuitive" criteria to target small and midsize healthcare companies focused on innovation.
May 27, 2021