One constant theme of the financial world in recent years has been declining fees: Lower expenses for mutual funds and ETFs, zero-commission trading.
But when it comes to fees for financial advisors? Not so much.
That’s the conclusion of the 2020 Kitces Research Financial…
Nobody's a perfect investor, and we all make our share of mistakes. In the past, for example, I've unloaded stocks during a market crash out of sheer panic, only to regret that decision after the fact. Still, we can and should do our best to avoid falling victim to blunders that could negatively...
It’s easy to view the stories of market speculation that have dominated the news recently as cautionary tales for individual investors. But we can also look at the current moment as an opportunity to welcome a new group of investors to the market: those who have been drawn in by all the high-stakes action, yet want an investment approach that doesn’t keep…
Generation Z is loosely defined as those born between 1997 and either 2012 or 2015, depending on the reference source. This puts Gen Zers (or “zoomers”) at roughly 6 to 24 years old currently.
While there aren’t many 6-year-old investors, those in their teens and early twenties should already be setting aside funds, no matter how…
Like most natural, social or political upheavals, climate change presents a unique opportunity for investors who know where to look. Sustainable technologies, like those behind electric cars and clean energy, have sent stocks like Tesla (TSLA) and NextEra Energy (NEE) soaring. But there are more opportunities on the horizon…
It’s not an overstatement to say that electric energy is the foundation on which modern society is built.
Without it, your internet doesn’t work, your iPhone doesn’t charge, your lights don’t turn on, your air conditioner doesn’t run, and you can’t watch television. If you’ve had your power knocked out for an extended period…
Your portfolio has been developed to align with your risk tolerance and values. It may consist of exchange traded funds (ETFs), partially because they tend to be low-cost, but also because they can provide diversification and tax-efficiency.
For certain investors, it may have seemed like everything was humming...