Portfolio construction can be a finicky game. Investors have a myriad of asset classes to choose from. And within each asset ...

Precious metals deserve a spot in any balanced portfolio. As a hedge against the possibility of rampant inflation or currency debasement, it's hard to find a better asset class. If you're looking to ...

Morningstar managing director Jeff Ptak conducted research that looked at what would happen if the holdings in large-cap equity mutual fund portfolios were frozen in time, with no further changes over ...

Model investment portfolios have become a staple for many financial advisors. Their simplicity allows advisors to scale their practices while spending more time managing client relationships. While ...

It's never too late or too early to start investing in the stock market. Even if you don't know much about stocks, there are easy ways to gain exposure to a wide range of companies through a single ...

Balancing your portfolio spreads your risks across asset classes. Checking your portfolio at regular intervals allows you to make tweaks as needed. A professional advisor can provide fresh eyes to ...

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