How Asset Allocation Impacts Risk and Return
The proportion of stocks versus bonds in your portfolio can have a big impact on its largest, smallest, and average calendar-year returns.
The Investment Advisor Checklist
Thinking about hiring an investment advisor? Here's a checklist of questions to ask.
The Power of Compounded Returns
Compounding is a powerful force in investing. By reinvesting returns, you can turn a small initial amount into substantial wealth over time.
Own the Haystack, Not the Needle
Do your mutual funds try to beat the markets by searching for the "needle in the haystack" stocks? Owning the haystack instead is more effective.
Recession and Markets
Against the backdrop of heightened political uncertainty, potential trade wars, and lower consumer sentiment, investors may have concerns about whether the US could tip into a recession.
The Longer View on Stocks
When it comes to stocks, taking the long view may help investors avoid reacting to short-term market movements.