Ryan Downie

The pandemic has accelerated existing trends in e-commerce, AI, robotics, and big data. Investors should understand how this can impact their stock portfolios moving forward.

These exchange-traded funds look like solid ways to play a post-pandemic economic recovery.

The Oracle of Omaha has been very successful, but his expertise and investment goals should cause some investors to look at alternate strategies.

Ideal retirement age is determined by your ability to meet lifestyle cash needs with guaranteed income and the cash produced by your investments.

The e-commerce giant's high share price might look intimidating, but fractional shares allow you to purchase small amounts just like you would a penny stock or index fund.

They're especially valuable for retirees and investors who are concerned about recession or volatility.

Amazon has far outpaced the S&P 500, but investors need to consider risk before piling too heavily into a single stock.

If passed, Biden's capital gains tax policy might impact some investors, but it shouldn't drastically influence your investment portfolio allocation.

QQQ and VOO are two very popular ETFs, but they have different allocations that have led to very different performance records.

A higher Volatility Index might concern some investors, but adhering to proven allocation rules will ensure long-term success.

The tax benefits of Roth IRAs make them a great place to hold assets that deliver strong dividends or high growth.

Sector performance is sending clear signals about evolving economic outlook and attitudes on risk, and investors should pay attention.

The tax benefits of Roth IRAs make them an ideal place to hold high-growth investments.

Earnings season is giving investors important insights into how the economy will bounce back in 2021 and how some companies have been changed forever.

If another round of stimulus checks is issued, a few select sectors could notch better-than-expected results, and these ETFs are great ways to invest in them.

Low rates are hurting retirement income, but investors need to focus on tax efficiency and income allocation rather than chasing riskier growth.

Buying cheap stocks is a poor strategy that can rob investors of returns and violate important diversification rules.

SPACs are gaining popularity in 2020, and they offer many of the things that IPO investors love.

The stocks owned by the highest number of Robinhood users have mostly lagged the market since April, and the top performers might be too volatile to celebrate.

A 401(k) offers great features as a retirement account, but relying exclusively on this investment vehicle does have its limits.