James Chen, CMT is an expert trader, investment adviser, and global market strategist. Thomas J. Brock is a CFA and CPA with more than 20 years of experience in various areas including investing, ...

Spreading investments across asset classes can reduce risk and smooth returns. The classic diversification between stocks and bonds worked historically because they moved in opposite directions. When ...

Shifting expectations of a Fed rate cut reflect underlying uncertainty about politics and the economy. Here are some essentials for managing risk in investing. By Jeff Sommer Jeff Sommer writes ...

BND is beating stocks on a risk-adjusted basis with a 3.86% yield, low volatility, and diversification benefits—see why it’s a smart hedge now.

Small-cap equities, commodities, precious metals, and inflation-linked bonds are seeing renewed interest from investors. Multi-asset ETF managers say more investors should rebalance away from U.S.

Vanguard suggests a 60% bond, 40% stock portfolio, flipping the traditional allocation. High AI-driven stock valuations prompt Vanguard's bond-focused strategy. The firm's Kevin Khang said a gradual ...

Reports of the 60/40 portfolio’s death are greatly exaggerated. I’m referring to the classic moderate-risk strategy for near-retirees and those in retirement that allocates 60% to stocks and 40% to ...