Kevin Voigt is a former staff writer for NerdWallet covering investing. He previously was a reporter with The Wall Street Journal and business producer for CNN.com in Hong Kong, where he was based for nearly two decades.
Blockchain technology might be one of the most-hyped innovations of the 21st century. Developed to support Bitcoin, blockchains now power thousands of cryptocurrencies, and developers are working on integrating the…
Where are the best places to buy and sell cryptocurrency? These are our picks for the best exchanges, online brokers and platforms to trade crypto.
The decision to invest to build long-term wealth is complicated by the plethora of choices. With thousands of funds available to U.S. investors, how many funds should you own to…
The stock market this year has strapped investors onto a roller-coaster ride filled with stomach-heaving drops and exhilarating highs. In spring, fears surrounding the coronavirus helped send the benchmark S&P…
Investors looking to diversify their portfolios geographically have a range of options, and getting into China — the world’s second-largest economy — can be particularly appealing. If so, one route…
Gold is popular among investors looking to hedge against stock market tumult. As gold prices rise, investors may be interested in gold exchange-traded funds rather than purchasing bullion itself. Best-performing…
Fund definition A fund is cash saved or collected for a specified purpose, often professionally managed with the goal of growing the value of the fund over time. In investing,…
High-dividend ETFs may generate income Dividend ETFs offer a simple solution to getting exposure to a specific investing niche — in this case, stocks that pay a regular dividend. You…
Index: Definition Broadly speaking, an index is an indicator or measurement of something. In investing, an index tracks the performance of a group of assets or a basket of securities,…
Passive income is a cash stream that requires little or no daily effort to maintain, unlike active income, such as cash earned from working at a job or as a…
