Are You Sure You Know What’s in Your ETF?
Exchange-traded funds are a little like Millennials: Born in the early 90s, not really relevant until after the Great Recession, and a force to be reckoned with ever since. In…
Chris Davis
Chris is a NerdWallet investing writer. He has more than 10 years of freelance and in-house experience writing on behalf of financial institutions and coaching financial writers, and has led classes and workshops to help non-native English speakers excel in written business communications.
Posts by Chris Davis:
How to Find a Black Financial Advisor
In 2020, the number of Black and Latino certified financial planners in the U.S. grew 12.6% from the previous year — certainly good news. The more sobering statistic from the…
5 IRA Mistakes You May Be Making
For some investors, IRAs may be long-term, hands-off investment vehicles. That doesn’t mean you should ignore them completely. This year, give a little love to your IRA and make sure…
Want to Buy Coinbase Stock? Here’s What to Consider
On April 14, 2021, the U.S. cryptocurrency exchange Coinbase went public, with its shares opening at $381 on the Nasdaq stock exchange under ticker symbol COIN. This marks a milestone…
Relax. The Reddit-Hedge Fund Battle Won’t Tank Your 401(k)
Amid all the freneticism of the Reddit-hedge fund battle, a simple fact seems to have gone unnoticed: It means very little to the majority of investors. Your 401(k) is probably…
Want to Buy Pfizer Stock? Here’s What You Should Know
Pfizer isn’t new to the limelight. The company’s stock is included in dozens of health care, pharmaceutical and dividend index funds and ETFs, and Pfizer regularly makes headlines for its…
Want to Invest More This Year? Treat It Like a Subscription
Subscription services seem to be the sweet spot for attracting new users and building customer loyalty. For $10 a month? Take all the streaming music you want. Another $20 per…
Best Online Brokers for Futures Trading and Commodities
Our investing experts pick the best futures trading brokers by reviewing platforms, commissions and fees, tools, research and support.
How to Give Stock as a Gift (And Why Tax Pros Like The Idea)
What’s a gift that’s more thoughtful than a stack of cash, doesn’t require leaving the house and keeps on giving longer than a jelly-of-the-month club membership? Stock. And gifting it…
5 Things to Consider When Shopping for Index Funds
If your eyes glaze over when hearing the term “index funds,” you’re forgiven. But the dull, mathematical spirit of index funds is part of what’s made them such strong investment…
