Investor Psychology
3 New-Investor Myths That Need Busting
3 New-Investor Myths That Need Busting
Preconceived notions that new investors are uninformed risk-takers are misguided. Forget games and cynicism; they need support and guidance.
October 6, 2021
Namaste Invested: Look to Yoga to Build Your Wealth
Namaste Invested: Look to Yoga to Build Your Wealth
It’s uncanny how the principles of yoga apply to financial success. Here are five elements of yoga that are particularly useful for personal wealth.
September 23, 2021
These 2 Emotional Biases Could Kill Your Retirement
These 2 Emotional Biases Could Kill Your Retirement
Are your emotions sabotaging your retirement plans? Some basic knowledge and careful introspection can go a long way toward avoiding major pitfalls.
September 20, 2021
5 Quick Investing Tips for Late-Summer Volatility
5 Quick Investing Tips for Late-Summer Volatility
Many market strategists are predicting a shaky next few months of market action. Here's how to mentally steel yourself.
August 9, 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
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Disrupters Are Driving the Car Market
Disrupters Are Driving the Car Market
I was not a Tesla believer years ago, but I am now. Tesla's future looks pretty spectacular, and its stock price has lately become more attractive.
May 26, 2021
Sell in May and Go Away? Here We Go Again ...
Sell in May and Go Away? Here We Go Again ...
Every year, "sell in May and go away" is dragged out for show like Punxsutawney Phil. Should you follow this advice in 2021? As always, it depends.
April 28, 2021
With Money, What You Do Matters More Than What You Know
With Money, What You Do Matters More Than What You Know
Even the smartest, most well-informed retirement savers can lose a boatload of money if they don’t have their heads on straight. An interview with the…
March 6, 2021
How Green Are Your Bonds?
How Green Are Your Bonds?
Fixed-income investors can make an environmental impact, too.
February 23, 2021
A Word About Short Selling: Don’t
A Word About Short Selling: Don’t
When you buy a stock, the worst that can happen is you lose what you invested. With a short, you can lose much more.
February 18, 2021
When to Give Up on a Stock
When to Give Up on a Stock
Selling should have little to do with price. What matters is the business itself and whether it has changed for the worse.
January 27, 2021
25 Stocks That Billionaires Are Selling
25 Stocks That Billionaires Are Selling
Billionaires and high-asset hedge funds have done plenty of selling in 2020. Here's what they've been unloading most recently, and why.
December 8, 2020
25 Stocks That Billionaires Sold in Q3 2020
25 Stocks That Billionaires Sold in Q3 2020
Billionaires and high-asset hedge funds dumped a number of holdings during 2020's third quarter. We look at which stocks they've soured on, and why.
November 15, 2020
R.I.P. 60-40 Portfolio
R.I.P. 60-40 Portfolio
The old standby allocation of 60% stocks and 40% government bonds might not work for buy-and-hold investors anymore.
November 2, 2020
Election Turmoil Could Rattle Stocks
Election Turmoil Could Rattle Stocks
When Al Gore and George Bush fought it out, the S&P 500 fell 6% from election night through the day following Gore’s concession.
October 28, 2020
Investing in Uncertain Times
Investing in Uncertain Times
Trust your gut. Buy companies that you believe have terrific ideas even if you are not sure how they will work out.
October 20, 2020
Our ESG Pick Rocks: MSCI USA ESG Select
Our ESG Pick Rocks: MSCI USA ESG Select
This member of the Kiplinger ETF 20 held up better than the broad market during the recent bear-market sell-off, and the fund has rebounded faster, to…
October 20, 2020
8 Costly Investing Mistakes That Could Ruin You
8 Costly Investing Mistakes That Could Ruin You
You’ve got problems. We’ve got solutions to make sure your portfolio isn't keeping you awake, no matter what the market does.
October 2, 2020
Not Every Value Stock Is a Good One
Not Every Value Stock Is a Good One
As a sector, value stocks have been hammered. But there are still plenty of good deals out there — you just have to be choosy.
October 1, 2020
Gambling in Stocks Is Risky Business
Gambling in Stocks Is Risky Business
Part of the fun of investing is betting on the “next big thing.” Who doesn't want to discover the next Amazon, Netflix or Tesla?
September 30, 2020
A Bumpy Ride Ahead
A Bumpy Ride Ahead
Even if you think stocks are headed higher, there's no better time for a portfolio tune-up.
September 24, 2020
25 Stocks That Billionaires Sold in Q2 2020
25 Stocks That Billionaires Sold in Q2 2020
Billionaires and high-asset hedge funds dumped a number of holdings during 2020's second quarter. We look at which stocks they've soured on, and why.
August 31, 2020
Finding Good Stocks in a Bad Sector
Finding Good Stocks in a Bad Sector
If you seek value among sectors that are out of favor, you may find it hard to resist small-cap stocks.
August 27, 2020
New Bull Market? Or Same Old Bear?
New Bull Market? Or Same Old Bear?
The rally since March has been historic, but it still needs to prove itself.
July 1, 2020
A Psychologist's Fear-Fighting Tips for Investors
A Psychologist's Fear-Fighting Tips for Investors
To make good financial decisions, you need a clear head, and fear can get in the way. Instead, beat your fears with these behavioral strategies.
June 2, 2020