Investing Ideas
Recently featured stock, bond and fund articles, selected by our financial news editors
News Article
Finding opportunities as the need for water grows worldwide
- By Al Root,
- Barron's
- - 08/27/2022
Increasing global challenges are making water more intriguing as a sector, but there are important criteria to focus on. Here are six companies that may be of note.
News Article
Some answers to common questions about investing in dividend stocks
- By Lori Ioannou,
- The Wall Street Journal
- - 09/05/2022
When markets are volatile and inflation hits, many investors turn to dividend shares as a buffer. Before you start buying them, though, you need to know how they work.
News Article
Tapping into the megatrends that could power future returns
- By Reshma Kapadia,
- Barron's
- - 08/18/2022
Many long-term investors pay attention to the biggest trends that will reshape the way we do business and invest. Here’s a look at a few that may be worth watching.
News Article
10 dividend growth stocks delivering impressive increases
- By Will Ashworth,
- Kiplinger
- - 08/02/2022
Adding dividend growth stocks to your portfolio can provide both income and capital appreciation over the long haul. Here are 10 names worth considering.
News Article
7 ways to diversify your portfolio with global stock funds
- By Coryanne Hicks,
- U.S. News & World Report
- - 08/19/2022
If you’re looking for buying opportunities in today’s market, you might want to expand your search overseas. These seven funds could help round out your investing mix.
Mutual Funds & ETFs
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How investing in energy infrastructure could provide inflation protection
They may not be household names, but midstream energy infrastructure companies could pay large dividends and provide some inflation protection. -
13 ways to look for income amid higher interest rates
The labor market is still strong and inflation is persistent, which bodes for more rate hikes. Here are 13 income-generating investments to watch in the current climate. -
How big growth investors are adjusting after the tech sell-off
After years of outsized returns, prominent fund managers are facing a stark new reality for growth shares. Here's how some of them are changing their playbooks. -
A bond selloff may have opened up opportunities for income investors
Fixed-income buyers still face headwinds, but attention-getting yields are appearing across the bond spectrum. Her are six funds you may want to think about.
Stocks
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Equity investors may need to brace themselves for what’s ahead
After a rough patch for stocks, it may be time to step back and assess the potentially bad, good, and mixed signals that have emerged during this phase of the bear market. -
If a downturn has you worried, consider these defensive sectors
Even when times are tight, consumers still spend money on certain products and services. Here’s what that means for investors who are looking for resilient parts of the market. -
Strategies for international investing in a COVID world
The pandemic may have caused global disruptions for supplies and travelers, but the long-term outlook for international stocks may be positive. -
How investing in energy infrastructure could provide inflation protection
They may not be household names, but midstream energy infrastructure companies could pay large dividends and provide some inflation protection.
Bonds
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You might want to think about buying I Bonds sooner than later
Right now, Treasury Series I savings bonds come with an attractive 9.6% interest rate for the first six months. That number, though, is likely to go down in November. -
Video: On the hunt for yield and safety in a volatile bond market
As fixed income prices continue to fluctuate, Marilyn Watson of BlackRock discusses the various opportunities she’s seeing in certain areas of the market. -
Everything you need to know about TIPS and I Bonds
As inflation soars to levels not seen in four decades, Series I U.S. Savings Bonds and Treasury Inflation-Protected Securities (TIPS) are in high demand. -
Shopping for bond funds for today and down the road
While fixed-income investors might want to focus on the current inflationary market, it could also pay to think long term. These 10 ETFs cover a range of strategies.
Investing Strategies
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Equity investors may need to brace themselves for what’s ahead
After a rough patch for stocks, it may be time to step back and assess the potentially bad, good, and mixed signals that have emerged during this phase of the bear market. -
If a downturn has you worried, consider these defensive sectors
Even when times are tight, consumers still spend money on certain products and services. Here’s what that means for investors who are looking for resilient parts of the market. -
Strategies for international investing in a COVID world
The pandemic may have caused global disruptions for supplies and travelers, but the long-term outlook for international stocks may be positive. -
Video: Why small caps and industrials may be worth a look right now
Loreen Gilbert of WealthWise Financial points to smaller companies and industrial shares as areas of opportunity for investors to watch in today’s market.
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