Investing Ideas
Recently featured stock, bond and fund articles, selected by our financial news editors
8 stocks for a reflation and recovery trade
- By Wayne Duggan,
- U.S. News & World Report
- - 03/22/2021
As the economy opens back up and prices rise, some names may be better poised to capitalize on a market rotation. These eight names could benefit from the shift.
21 ways to invest for a possible bubble
- By Adam Shell,
- Kiplinger
- - 03/23/2021
Stocks’ lofty valuations have many investors asking: Are we in a bubble, and is it about to pop? Here are a number of strategies that could help you manage the current market.
7 actively managed ETFs to watch
- By Jeff Reeves,
- U.S. News & World Report
- - 03/17/2021
Passive index funds can be a staple of many a portfolio, but some investors also like a more hands-on approach. These seven actively managed ETFs may be worth a look.
8 retailers to consider for a recovery
- By Dana Blankenhorn,
- InvestorPlace
- - 03/15/2021
For a retail sector already in flux, the Covid-19 pandemic has been a huge trial. These eight names may come out the other side with brighter prospects in store.
25 blue chips that hedge funds are watching
- By Dan Burrows,
- Kiplinger
- - 03/09/2021
It’s always a good idea to see what hedge funds are buying and selling, and right now, many of those funds are seeing returns. Here are 25 big stocks that are on their radar.
Mutual Funds & ETFs
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Making gold fit in your investment plan
Whenever you hear about rising inflation, talk about gold is likely to follow, but it’s not always a sure hedge. Here’s a look at the risks and rewards of adding it your portfolio. -
9 funds that come with higher ratings
If you’re looking to diversify, exchange-traded funds can cover a wide range of assets. These nine ETFs have also earned high marks from certain market researchers. -
Using emerging markets to diversify
A well-rounded portfolio may include assets such as international investments. These seven funds that focus on emerging markets can add diversity to your mix. -
21 ways to invest for a possible bubble
Stocks’ lofty valuations have many investors asking: Are we in a bubble, and is it about to pop? Here are a number of strategies that could help you manage the current market.
Stocks
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Dividend stocks with a steady payout history
These eight All-Star Dividend Stocks yield above 2% and have paid out steadily increasing payments for more than 50 years, with no signs of stopping. -
7 stocks to watch as the economy reopens
As the recovery picks up, many investors are repositioning themselves for a change. These seven names could be poised to take advantage of a market shift. -
10 stocks to build income for a nest egg
Income-generating investments have long been a staple of post-retirement living, but yields on traditional sources are at all-time lows. These 10 stocks could help fill that gap. -
7 stocks that could help tame volatility
Lower risk may not mean low returns, at least in the long run. These seven names could be good for investors who want to avoid big swings and see solid performance over time.
Bonds
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Brian Jacobsen of Wells Fargo Asset Management says he remains ‘risk on’ and prefers equities over fixed income and within stocks, those based on a reopening trade.
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21 ways to invest for a possible bubble
Stocks’ lofty valuations have many investors asking: Are we in a bubble, and is it about to pop? Here are a number of strategies that could help you manage the current market. -
This slice of the muni market is growing
Tax-exempt municipal bonds have long been attractive to many investors, but what about their taxable counterparts? They may have their merits as well. Here’s why. -
Building a bond ladder with ETFs
With rates so low, fixed-income investors have to get more creative. Exchange-traded funds can give a new twist to the old-school technique of bond laddering.
Investing Strategies
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Making gold fit in your investment plan
Whenever you hear about rising inflation, talk about gold is likely to follow, but it’s not always a sure hedge. Here’s a look at the risks and rewards of adding it your portfolio. -
‘Aristocrats’ with faster dividend growth
‘Dividend Aristocrats’ have consistently raised their payouts for 25 years or more. Some of those companies have grown them faster than others. Here are five to consider. -
7 stocks to watch for infrastructure spending
President Biden wants to spend more than $2 trillion to improve the country and create jobs. These seven companies could benefit from his plan. -
7 stocks to watch as the economy reopens
As the recovery picks up, many investors are repositioning themselves for a change. These seven names could be poised to take advantage of a market shift.
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