Risk-parity portfolios weight asset classes by volatility, and use modest leverage to boost returns while keeping volatility manageable. This article will walk you through a simplified example of how ...

Claire Boyte-White is the lead writer for NapkinFinance.com, co-author of I Am Net Worthy, and an Investopedia contributor. Claire's expertise lies in corporate finance & accounting, mutual funds, ...

Although mutual funds can't be hedged directly, you can still hedge a portfolio of mutual funds against market risk by buying optimal puts* on a suitable exchange-traded fund, or ETF. The first ...

Diversification is one of the golden rules of investment management. By building a portfolio of different-performing assets, such as alternatives, investors are better able to reduce risk and generate ...

In our previous report, we discussed how practitioners typically measure investment risk. We also noted how there are ways to reduce risks in a portfolio, such as ‘diversification,’ which can help ...

This year, the stock market is teaching new investors an important lesson, with many sectors losing value. Instead of hoping for the next big run-up, I will show you a diversified portfolio example ...

Caroline Banton has 6+ years of experience as a writer of business and finance articles. She also writes biographies for Story Terrace. Chip Stapleton is a Series 7 and Series 66 license holder, CFA ...

Portfolio income – money you earn via investing – is a valuable addition to your personal financial life no matter what your age. With the Morningstar U.S. stock index up 31.56% year-to-date (as of ...

Traditional investments like stocks and bonds have long been the foundation of most portfolios. Still, in today’s volatile market, investors increasingly turn to alternative investments to enhance ...

Learn how a Roth retirement portfolio earned $175k+ tax-free in 2025 using high-yield funds and swing trading with charts, ...

Having a job portfolio to share during your interview process is a great way to show, and not just tell, a prospective employer why you’re the best candidate for the job. Telling someone you’re a ...