What Is Cryptocurrency?
There’s a revolution unfolding before our very eyes, and I’m not talking about geopolitics. I’m talking about currencies — cryptocurrencies, that is. This revolution, currently in its infancy, will eventually... Read More
What Is an Index Fund?
Call the index (mutual) fund the quiet cousin of ETFs. It works pretty much the same way. In other words, it tracks an index, or what’s called a “benchmark,” such as... Read More
What Is an ETF? (Part 2)
In a previous column I introduced you to the world of exchange-traded funds, or ETFs. They’re cheap and transparent, making them ideally suited for young investors who want to start... Read More
What Is Market Volatility?
Up until quite recently, those of us fortunate to have money invested in the stock market were feeling great about our expanding account balances. The U.S. stock market, like the... Read More
What Is Investment Risk?
We face risk every day. We place our lives at risk when we race down the highway in a thin metal box doing 80 mph or when we squeeze onto... Read More
What Is a Bond?
Stock market volatility has a way of returning when investors least expect it. A particularly volatile period can wipe away trillions of dollars in wealth (on paper) in a matter... Read More