Asset Allocation vs. Going All-In with a Single Asset Class
Asset allocation, instead of asset concentration, can help diversify your portfolio and ensure that you're always invested in the best funds.
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How to Find Small-Cap Stocks in Five Steps
If you know how to find small-cap stocks, you can consistently unlock better-than-average market returns. These five steps will help you find the right small caps.
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5 Commodity ETFs and Stocks to Hedge Against Inflation
As inflation rises, so are commodity prices. Here are five commodity ETFs and stocks to hedge against a diminished dollar.
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How to Reinvest Dividends: 3 Pros, 3 Cons
Any income investor should know how to reinvest dividends. Whether you should depends on what you're looking for as an income investor.
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The Pros and Cons of DRIP Plans and DRIP Stocks
Dividend reinvestment is one of income investors' most powerful weapons, and DRIP plans are the best way to do it. But DRIPs do have their drawbacks.
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The Best Conservative Dividend Stocks for 2022
While a surprisingly good year for the market, 2020 has not been kind to dividend payers. Here are 4 conservative dividend stocks for 2021.
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The 3 Best Utility Stocks and ETFs To Buy Today
People will always need electricity, gas and water. And that's what makes utility stocks so reliable. Here are three that I like right now.
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2 Keys to Investing After Retirement
With no steady paycheck, investing after retirement can be daunting. Here are a couple key strategies to make your money last.
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5 More Commodity ETFs to Combat Inflation
Piggybacking on Carl Delfeld's list of commodity ETFs and stocks to buy, ETF guru Kate Stalter has 5 additions of her own to fight inflation.
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Five Reasons You Should Manage Your Own Money
It's important to know how to manage your own money so you can make the choices that are right for you and your financial picture.
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4 Base Metal ETFs to Buy Right Now
Rapid recovery in the automotive and construction industries has led to a base metals boom. Buy these four base metal ETFs to take advantage.
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The Trouble with Direct Indexing
The new fad of direct indexing is a tempting strategy. But is it more trouble than it's worth? Here's what it is, and if you should try it.
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Stock Buybacks Surged in 2021—What’s Ahead?
Stock buybacks continued to climb last year. But are dividend-paying stocks better investments? Let's weigh the pros and cons.
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How to Invest in ETFs in 2022
It's become more important than ever to know how to invest in ETFs - where to look, which ones to buy, etc. Here's an ETF primer for 2022.
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The Best Commodity ETFs for a New Super Cycle
Recently, producer price growth hit a record on a year-over-year basis while consumer prices hit a 14-year high. Although this has been bad news for cost-conscious consumers, it has been good news for commodity producers and investors looking for the best commodity ETFs.
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Hedging Inflation with 3 ETFs for 2022
Inflation fears have consumed Wall Street, but using ETFs for hedging inflation in your portfolio can help you weather the storm.
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Is Seasonal Investing a Good Strategy?
There's plenty of data that suggests the calendar matters when it comes to investing. But should seasonal investing be part of your long-term calculus?
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3 Copper Mining Stocks and ETFs Benefitting from China’s Bull Market
China's swift post-Covid recovery has pushed copper prices higher. Play the red metal rebound with these three copper mining stocks and ETFs.
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4 Turnaround Stock Traits that Work
Finding out-of-favor stocks that are primed to right the ship is difficult business. These four turnaround stock traits have served me well.
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3 Battery Metal Stocks to Supercharge Your Portfolio
Electric vehicles are perhaps the biggest growth industry today. And that's been a boon to these three battery metal stocks and ETNs.
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