Jul 13, 2016 by Jordan WathenWhat Are Marketable Securities?Marketable securities can run the gamut from stocks to corporate bonds and U.S. government debt. Here's the definition of marketable securities, complete with real-world examples.
Jul 13, 2016 by Jordan Wathen3 Best Property and Casualty Insurance Stocks to Buy and Hold ForeverThese three property and casualty insurance stocks have the traits that create market-beating returns. Here's why Berkshire Hathaway, Markel Insurance, and Safety Insurance Group are worthy of your watchlist of companies to buy and hold forever.
Jul 13, 2016 by Jordan Wathen5 Best WisdomTree ETFsThe best WisdomTree ETFs offer diversified exposures, low fees, and higher yields. Here are five of WisdomTree's best ETFs.
Jul 12, 2016 by Jordan WathenDow Jones ETF: 2 Ways to Buy the DowHere are two low-cost ETFs to own every stock in the Dow Jones Industrial Average. One ETF offers a plain-vanilla way to track the DJIA, while the other Dow ETF offers a higher-yield twist.
Jul 9, 2016 by Jordan WathenVanguard Emerging Markets ETF: Pros and ConsIt's no standout star, but what Vanguard's FTSE Emerging Markets ETF lacks in performance, it makes up for in low expenses.
Jul 6, 2016 by Jordan WathenWhy Berkshire Hathaway Wants to Buy More Wells Fargo StockLong before Berkshire Hathaway favored utilities for safe returns, Buffett banked on Wells Fargo.
Jul 4, 2016 by Jordan WathenThe Best Commodity ETFsBank on rising commodity prices with these specialized and diversified commodity ETFs. Here's how to own commodities including gold, silver, oil, natural gas, cattle, corn, soybeans and more.
Jul 3, 2016 by Jordan WathenBest Bond ETFs for 2016 and BeyondLow costs and broad diversification make these bond ETFs an excellent choice for 2016 and beyond.
Jul 2, 2016 by Jordan WathenBest Small-Cap ETFsThese are the three best small-cap ETFs for your portfolio.
Jul 1, 2016 by Jordan Wathen2 High-Yield Stocks I Wouldn't Buy TodayYou'll get the chance to buy these high-yield REITs at a lower price before giving up much in the way of lost dividends.
Jun 30, 2016 by Jordan WathenAmerican Express: Buy the Dividends and Buyback?Increased share repurchases and dividends can only go so far for the company's share price.
Jun 30, 2016 by Jordan Wathen1 Chart That Shows Why Bank Stocks are Getting CrushedThis chart shows why regional bank stocks have been obliterated by Brexit.
Jun 29, 2016 by Jordan WathenWhy PrivateBancorp Stock Is Surging TodayShares of the Chicago-based lender are surging on the back of an agreement to be acquired by Canadian bank CIBC.
Jun 28, 2016 by Jordan WathenWhy Lloyds Banking Group PLC and Prudential Public Limited Company Jumped TodayShares of U.K. financials catch a bid after two days of intense selling.
Jun 27, 2016 by Jordan WathenWhy WisdomTree Investments Stock is DroppingShares of the asset manager are falling as two of its largest exchange-traded funds lose assets to stock price declines.
Jun 27, 2016 by Jordan WathenWhy SVB Financial Group Dropped 10% on MondayA compressed yield curve will affect SVB Financial Group's ability to ride rate increases to bigger profits.
Jun 27, 2016 by Jordan WathenWhy Lloyds Banking Group, Barclays, and Royal Bank of Scotland Are Plummeting TodayA post-Brexit selloff of European banks continued on Monday.
Jun 27, 2016 by Jordan WathenWhy Shares of Genworth Financial Inc. Are Dropping TodayPost-Brexit interest rate concerns appear to be weighing on the company's share price.
Jun 27, 2016 by Jordan WathenWhy SVB Financial Group Dropped 10% on FridayBrexit strikes a California-based bank holding company.
Jun 26, 2016 by Jordan WathenThe 5 Best Healthcare ETFsExamining the best healthcare ETFs, with high trading volume, low annual expense ratios, and ample choice for every investor.