Exchange-traded funds (ETFs) and index funds both offer a straightforward way to diversify your investment portfolio. Both fund types can have low fees, though index funds often charge less. You may ...

The ability to outperform during volatile periods is an oft-touted benefit of actively managed mutual funds and ETFs. However, just 33% beat their average index fund counterpart from July 2024 through ...

It’s easier to make a case for using fairly priced, proven active bond funds than it is for stock funds. That’s the upshot of recent research by Morningstar’s Eric Jacobson and Maciej Kowara. In “The ...

In the ever-evolving world of investment, index funds have emerged as a cornerstone for both new and seasoned investors. But what are index funds, and why have they become so important in the whole ...

The American Funds 2020 Target Date Retirement Fund falls within Morningstar’s target-date 2020 category. This is part of the American Funds target-date series, which ranges from target retirement ...

At one point, I owned seven rental properties. Today, I'm down to just one (and I'm getting ready to sell it soon). No more tenants, no more maintenance calls, and no more juggling spreadsheets and ...