Investors might assume that emerging market corporate bond ETFs would consist of bonds that have lower credit ratings than those of emerging market sovereign ETFs, making them riskier holdings. But Matt Tucker explains why it’s always good to question your assumptions.
While no one wants to think about their eventual passing, it’s important to ensure certain financial matters are in order for the sake of family and friends. Sue Thompson shares a few steps that can make all the difference.
While double-digit inflation is extremely unlikely this year, the new core inflation figure shows that prices are slowly creeping up in the United States. For investors, there are a couple of implications. Russ explains.
Greece’s fate now likely hinges on the results of a second election, which will probably occur in mid- to late June. Here’s a look at what the outcome of that election could mean for Greece’s place in the euro.
According to a new paper, the United States may be stuck in a slow growth mode until 2030. Russ explains what this means for investors.
Investors who implement market views with stocks have historically hesitated to implement their views via bonds. Matt Tucker is here to explain how, with the advent of fixed income ETFs, investors are now starting to build fixed income portfolios of their own.
The old stock market maxim “Sell in May and go away” suggests that investors should take their money and run at this point in the year. Russ weighs in on whether this is good advice for 2012, and why.
This Mother’s Day, Sue Thompson’s daughters thank her for imparting some important financial lessons over the years.
While the results of recent European elections certainly imply more near-term uncertainty, Russ explains why they also offer the possibility of a more balanced approach to the European quagmire – and what this means for investors.
While Russ believes that the technology sector still looks compelling over the longer term, he explains the three factors that are likely to conspire to slow the pace of tech gains in the near term.
