Investing

Some Unique ETFs Are Attractive
Mutual Funds & ETFs

Some Unique ETFs Are Attractive

Neena Mishra, CFA | November 30, 2017

There are many unusual ETFs, but many are too volatile and only some are attractive.

10 Best Stock Funds for 2018
Stocks

10 Best Stock Funds for 2018

Janet M. Brown | November 30, 2017

Here are the most attractive stock funds for 2018 as chosen by investment manager and top fund-picker Janet Brown.

November 29, 2017 | Comcast Corporation | CMCSA
Stocks

November 29, 2017 | Comcast Corporation | CMCSA

Michael Scanlon | November 27, 2017

This week’s Stock of the Week is at the top of its game and making several smart moves to stay that way.

November 22, 2017 | Orion Engineered Carbons S.A. | OEC
Stocks

November 22, 2017 | Orion Engineered Carbons S.A. | OEC

Thomas J. Sudyka, Jr. | November 20, 2017

This week’s Stock of the Week is a specialty industrial company that is repositioning itself for better revenue.

Are You Prepared for the End of the Bull Market?
Portfolio Strategy

Are You Prepared for the End of the Bull Market?

Terri Spath CFA, CFP | November 16, 2017

To help you tilt your investment approach to a more defensive stance, we asked five experts what smart moves you could make right now.

When “Activists” Boost Stocks
Stocks

When “Activists” Boost Stocks

Bruce Kaser | November 16, 2017

Small investors can benefit by betting on targets of activist investors who prod companies to make much-needed strategic changes.

November 15, 2017 | Global Payments Inc. | GPN
Stocks

November 15, 2017 | Global Payments Inc. | GPN

Peter W. Tuz, CFA, CFP | November 13, 2017

This week’s Stock of the Week helps small- and mid-sized companies process payments. It works with the biggest names in the field and is growing quickly.

The Safer Way to Invest in Emerging Markets

The Safer Way to Invest in Emerging Markets

Bill Rocco and Daniel Sotiroff | November 9, 2017

Emerging market stocks appear to be bargains but tend to be very volatile. Here’s a way to reduce the volatility.

Best Health-Care Stocks Now
Stocks

Best Health-Care Stocks Now

Jeffrey J. Jonas, CFA | November 6, 2017

Because great uncertainties remain over Obamacare, it’s wise for investors to focus on stocks that are not tied to its fate.

Franchises That Don’t Cost a Lot

Franchises That Don’t Cost a Lot

Eric Stites | November 6, 2017

Here are 15 great franchises that don’t cost much to buy or operate.

5 Stock-Picking Secrets from Legendary Fund Manager Joel Tillinghast
Stocks

5 Stock-Picking Secrets from Legendary Fund Manager Joel Tillinghast

Joel ­Tillinghast, CFA | November 6, 2017

Legendary manager Joel Tillinghast of the Fidelity Low-Priced Stock Fund shares five stock-picking secrets that can benefit small investors.

November 8, 2017 | Ebix Inc. | EBIX
Stock of the Week

November 8, 2017 | Ebix Inc. | EBIX

George Young | November 6, 2017

This week’s Stock of the Week is growing fast and helping to modernize the healthcare sector.

October 25, 2017 | IPG Photonics Corporation | IPGP
Stock of the Week

October 25, 2017 | IPG Photonics Corporation | IPGP

Michael J. Cuggino | October 23, 2017

This week’s Stock of the Week isn’t widely known, but it is growing quickly in a fast-growing field.

How to Invest in Volatile Bitcoins
Investing

How to Invest in Volatile Bitcoins

Brian Kelly | October 20, 2017

Bitcoin investing can result in huge profits or painful losses. Here’s how to do it if you are willing to take the risk.

October 18, 2017 | KLX Inc. | KLXI
Stock of the Week

October 18, 2017 | KLX Inc. | KLXI

Michael Ciarmoli | October 16, 2017

This week’s Stock of the Week supplies crucial equipment to various industries, but some recent issues have knocked the stock back—making it a bargain.