When we think of investing in real estate, the first thing that often comes to mind is ownership of residential and commercial properties. However, there are more practical and accessible alternatives ...

For advisors structuring investment portfolios, it might be worth revisiting the conventional wisdom and ensuring your ...

A defensive investment strategy is designed to protect a portfolio from losing money during market downturns. This approach prioritizes stability over high returns and as a result earnings can be ...

Most investment portfolios are designed with growth as the primary objective. But in retirement, especially when considering long-term care needs, your portfolio must serve multiple masters. After ...

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Susan Dziubinski: I’m Susan Dziubinski with Morningstar. Custom model portfolios are gaining traction with financial advisors, and as a result, you may soon hear about them from your financial advisor ...

A basic three-fund portfolio includes a US equity index fund, an international-equity index fund, and a total bond market index fund. It can be an exchange-traded fund portfolio or a traditional index ...

Though President Donald Trump’s tariff agenda has been a point of contention, most agree that the new policies have introduced uncertainty into the global economy. Even with the 90-day pause in ...

At 75, investors typically focus on preserving wealth, managing withdrawals and covering healthcare costs rather than seeking high-risk growth. Stability becomes a priority to help maintain a reliable ...

Private markets are transforming the investment landscape - reshaping portfolios, expanding access, and driving growth across asset classes from private equity to infrastructure and private credit. In ...