Where Real Estate Is Rocking Again: REIT ETFs

Amid all the whining about residential and commercial real estate markets, exchange-traded funds comprising real estate investment trusts have quietly been kicking butt. They’re up 22% year-to-date through Sept. 21, compared to…

Investing in Your 20s: How to Get Started

A 20-something shouldn’t have the same asset allocation as a retiree. Here’s how to align your age and risk profile.
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Fear Is Hazardous to Your Financial Health

Many investors are trying to make themselves feel safer in this uncertain economy by jumping out of stocks, buying bonds or even dabbling in higher risks looking for bigger returns. But that sort of short-term strategy could je…

For Investors, Defense Isn’t Always the Best Offense

The market’s recent volatility might make defensive investing seem appealing. But S&P Equity Research analysts caution that focusing too much on defensive sectors could have negative repercussions as well. Here’s how to play sm…