5 Things to Know About Gold’s Record-Breaking Run
While investors have endured stomach-jolting ups and downs since the coronavirus pandemic struck, one of the world’s oldest commodities has been on a steady rise: gold. The price of gold…
Kevin Voigt
Kevin Voigt is a staff writer at 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. When not writing, you can find Kevin playing in bands and working the land at his Whidbey Island home outside of Seattle. Email: [email protected]
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New Investors: Quit Stock-Picking and Do This, Expert Says
As the coronavirus pandemic took hold early this spring and markets plunged, a wave of Americans saw an opportunity to start investing. But one expert says this new herd is…
Best China ETFs for August 2020
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…
Best Gold ETFs for August 2020
Gold is proving popular among investors looking to hedge against the market tumult caused by the coronavirus pandemic. And as gold prices rise, more and more investors are rushing to…
What Is a Fund?
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,…
25 High-Dividend ETFs and How to Invest in Them
Investors looking for regular income often lean on dividend stocks. But an easier way to harness stocks that make regular payments is to purchase dividend exchange-traded funds. Like much in…
What Is an Index?
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,…
What Is Passive Income, and How Do I Earn It?
The goal of a passive income strategy is to earn money while you sleep. But despite having “passive” in its name, earning this kind of income requires an upfront investment…
What Is an Accredited Investor?
To purchase certain investments, you must be an accredited investor. But what does that mean, and how do you know if you qualify? What is an accredited investor? An accredited…
Investment Calculator
The goal of any investment is to get more cash out than you put in. How much could you potentially make over time? This investment calculator can tell you. How…
