In Focus

Widely diversified asset allocation methodology offers promises of capital preservation, a boon post-crisis.

Normally, their profit potential would go straight into the garbage. But not now.

But will index funds hold on to their appeal if US stocks hit a bear market in the next year or two?

Its different strategies can range from dynamic to sleepy.

A so-so economy, low earnings growth, an un-inverted yield curve, and a stand-pat Fed are part of the mix for a ho-hum year. 

Market saturation, diminishing investor confidence drives slower pace—and lower fees.

Liquid alternative investments let you cash out, but what will happen in the next market panic? 

Evidence mounts that, after 10 years of extremely low rates, the impact of more cuts is limited.

Enthusiasm over falling legal bars led to business overexpansion and overoptimistic investing. But prospects long-term are, yes, high.

A drop in oil prices has produced a revenue shortfall for the state government, which has turned to the kitty providing Alaskans with annual dividends.

Ingenious science, when it doesn’t pan out, can bring volatile stock performance.