U.S. Investing
Learn the latest to help you profit from investing in U.S.-based assets, such as stocks, funds and options.
Are ETFs Riskier than Other Investments?
Just how risky are ETFs, and what do you need to know about this risk?
What if All the Good News is Priced into the Stock Market?
Since I spoke with you last week, there has been no shortage of positive news in the stock...
In 2015, Little Is the New Big
When it comes to stocks, “big” is sometimes little -- and “little” is sometimes big. Here I’m referring...
Fed Likely to Hesitate on Rate Hike until Fall
The holiday-shortened week saw the S&P rally to a new all-time high, crossing the psychological 2,100 level followed...
Smart-Beta ETFs Growing in Popularity
These ETFs provide a twist on traditional indexed ETFs, and they’re an interesting alternative to traditional, market-cap-weighted index...
Bulls Take Back High Ground
In the span of just nine trading sessions, the S&P 500 has rallied from key technical support at...
This is a Fund You Can Track on the Ticker Tape
The PowerShares QQQ Trust (QQQ) focuses on the Nasdaq 100 Index.
Comparing International and Domestic ETFs
At the outset of the year, I argued that international equity exchange-traded funds (ETFs) likely would outperform domestic...
Investing in the ‘Internet of Everything’
If you’re reading this, you’re on the Internet -- but are you on the “Internet of Everything?” If...
How You Could Play Snow and Cold Pains for Quick Gains
On winter storm Linus’ heels, a rash of arctic cold is slated to follow that will drop temperatures...