Exchange-traded funds allow pooled investment in stocks or bonds, trading like stocks with fluctuating prices. Lower expense ratios in ETFs save investors money; dividends can be reinvested ...

A growing number of asset managers are converting traditional mutual funds into ETFs or preparing to offer ETFs as a mutual ...

Retirees face a portfolio puzzle: how to generate returns without losing sleep during market turbulence. The challenge ...

Both ETFs and index funds track the market, but differences in costs, liquidity and access can shape your returns.

Research shows that buffer funds perform comparably to balanced funds, yielding bigger returns for slightly more risk, but the fees can be prohibitive.

Quick Read CGDV delivers only 1.4% yield despite 24% annual returns. Its tech-heavy allocation prioritizes growth over ...

Index exchange-traded funds, or ETFs, let you own a broad swath or more specific slice of the market while paying very low fees. According to brokerage Fidelity, “There are two basic types of indexes: ...

It is uncommon to find investments that can benefit from opposing macroeconomic forces. Most assets tend to perform well in one type of economic environment, while struggling when conditions shift ...

ETFs allow combined investment in multiple stocks or bonds through a single transaction. Unlike mutual funds, ETFs trade like stocks with fluctuating prices throughout the day. Low expense ratios and ...