People build their careers for decades and save money in the pursuit of a smooth retirement or to meet certain financial goals. You could store money in the bank and let it accumulate over time, but ...

All the major asset classes posted gains in September, extending a broad-based rally in recent history. Stocks in emerging markets - VWO - led the field last month with a strong 5.7% advance in ...

One of the keys to a well-rounded portfolio is diversification through different asset classes. Each class has its own unique characteristics and risk-return profile, and knowing the right mix can ...

Americans are often told to “invest for the long term,” but what exactly does that mean? Long-term investing is about focusing on goals that are still far off and ignoring short-term market gyrations ...

Ivanna Hampton: Welcome to Investing Insights. I’m your host, Ivanna Hampton. Different asset classes bring their own diversification benefits and risks to portfolios. Investors looking to hedge their ...

PYLD is a diversified multi-sector bond ETF from PIMCO. The fund focuses on MBS and CMOs, with a good credit quality and leverage that boosts yield and returns. It sports an above-average 5.5% yield, ...

New asset classes don’t appear by decree — they emerge when size, volatility and diverse participants converge. When that happens, a set of risks and rewards becomes too important, too dynamic and too ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Korok Ray is a PhD economist/professor who researches/teaches Bitcoin. If Bitcoin is indeed an entirely new asset class, then we ...

The historical average investment return by asset class for the last 40 years might surprise you. You have many options when choosing a vehicle for your investment dollars and it's important to ...

Diversification is a core principle of sound investing. A portfolio that includes assets with different performance characteristics often leads to better risk-adjusted returns than one that relies on ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Portfolio diversification represents one of the fundamental principles of investment management. By strategically allocating ...