Investing

Do You Know What Your Investments Are? Most Americans Don’t

A new NerdWallet survey shows that many Americans don't know the types of investments they have in their accounts.

Stock Analysis: An Introduction

Making sense of charts can be exciting, but experts say don’t bet your retirement on stock-picking skills.

Should You Try to Time the Stock Market?

When shopping for your investment portfolio, timing the market doesn't mean you'll get the best deal.

Top 5 Renewable Energy Stocks (November 2026)

If you want to be part of a greener future, investing in renewable energy stocks can help you do that.

How to Buy Coinbase Stock (COIN)

Coinbase, a major cryptocurrency exchange, is a publicly traded company. Here’s how to buy Coinbase stock.

How to Invest in Oil: A Beginner’s Guide

Oil stocks and mutual funds allow you to add exposure to oil to your portfolio in minutes.

14 Best-Performing and Affordable ESG ETFs for 2026

With more ESG funds available than ever, investors don't have to choose between principles and cost.

Municipal Bonds: Basics, Pros and Cons and How to Invest

Learn how funding community projects can also help minimize your state and federal tax liability.

Fractional Shares: What They Are and Where to Buy Them

Fractional shares let investors buy a portion of a stock, making it easier to diversify even with small amounts of money.

How to Invest in the S&P 500

The S&P 500 is a list of 500 of the leading U.S. companies, and it powers some popular index funds. Here's a step-by-step guide on how to start investing in it.

Is now a good time to buy stocks, or should I wait?

There’s lots of uncertainty nowadays, but that’s never not true — and investors with a long enough time horizon generally come out ahead.

Many Drawn to ‘Alt’ Investing, Survey Finds, but Risks Await

Retirement Investments: A Beginner’s Guide

Choosing the right investments and retirement account are critical to getting the most for your retirement savings.

ESG for Beginners: Environmental, Social and Governance Investing

ESG, or environmental, social and governance investing, is a way to build a more ethical portfolio.

7 Best China ETFs for November 2026

These are the top performing China ETFs, which can provide U.S. investors with international diversification in their portfolios.

How to Use PE Ratio in Your Investing Strategy

PE ratio compares a company’s stock price with its earnings per share and helps determine if it is fairly priced.

4 Best Gold ETFs to Hedge Against Stock Volatility

Gold ETFs can help diversify your portfolio and hedge against down markets.

Investment Funds: How They Work and Common Types

Learn more about what investment funds are, how they work, and different types, such as mutual funds and ETFs.

Best-Performing Marijuana and Cannabis ETFs (November 2026)

Marijuana exchange-traded funds give you the chance to invest in a range of cannabis-related companies. But don’t expect stability from these budding funds.

Looking for Recession-Proof Stocks? Find the Outperformers

There are no recession-proof stocks, but with some know-how, you can build a diversified portfolio that is relatively downturn-resistant.