Low-cost index funds are a great way to invest in the market, giving you a diversified fund with low expenses. Index funds are passive funds that track an established index, making changes only when ...

"We can't continue to have an innovative economy if small players can't succeed," says Research Affiliates Chief Investment ...

There are, however, two catches: Low-risk investments earn lower returns than you could find elsewhere with risk; and inflation can erode the purchasing power of money stashed in low-risk investments.

An investment grade is a rating that signifies a municipal or corporate bond presents a relatively low risk of default. Bond rating firms like Standard & Poor’s (S&P), Moody's, and Fitch use ...

Investments in oil stocks should focus on companies with strong financial health and low operating costs. Diversified or vertically integrated oil companies generally offer more stability and ...

The benchmark dollar index has fallen roughly 5 percent since early April, when Trump roiled markets with his sweeping tariffs.