Jeff Ptak: The Simple Secret to Becoming a Better Investor
The author of Morningstar’s Mind the Gap research on why investors can benefit from simpler portfolios, less trading, and avoiding the temptation to chase performance.
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How You Can Utilize the Durable Tax Efficiency of ETFs
Here’s what all investors should know about the structural advantages exchange-traded funds have over traditional mutual funds.
Bonds and Tech Stocks Drive Historic Streak for US Fund Flows
Ultrashort, CLOs, and long bonds thrive, while most stock funds wither in summer heat.
3 Great Dividend Stock ETFs
These ETFs range in how active they are, but all seek to avoid value traps.
How to Pick a Mid-Cap Index ETF
Not all mid-cap index ETFs are created equal.
The Best Bond ETFs
These fixed-income exchange-traded funds earn Morningstar’s top rating.
Why Passive Investing Doesn’t Always Work for Bond Funds
Passive investing thrives in efficient markets, but fixed income faces more headwinds.
3 Overrated ETFs
These ETFs are popular choices among investors, but there are better options.
Has This Manager’s Star Fallen?
Despite a recent performance slump, T. Rowe Price’s David Giroux continues to be one of the best.
The Winning Formula for Fund Investors, and Why Others Left Money on the Table
US stock fund investors got the bag. Crypto fans fumbled it.
ETFs Continue to Gather Assets Despite Performance Woes in July
US ETF inflows surpassed $183.6 billion in July, with technology ETFs accounting for more than $17.0 billion.
The Best Bond Funds in 2026
These bond ETFs and mutual funds earn Morningstar’s top rating.
Is Value Investing Dead?
Cheap stocks have not performed well, but the core idea is still sound.
Crypto Winter or the Big Crash? Where Bitcoin Could Go Next
After a sharp slide towards $60,000, investors focus on the price impact of regulation, monetary policy, and the US midterms.
AI ETFs Are on the Rise. Are They Worth the Risk?
Plus, several Gold-rated ETFs offer an opportunity to benefit from the AI boom while limiting exposure.
The Best Large-Growth Funds and ETFs to Buy
These mutual funds and exchange-traded funds earn top ratings from Morningstar in 2026.
The Best Small-Cap Funds to Buy in 2026
These mutual funds and ETFs earn Morningstar’s top rating today.
The 179 ETFs That Own SpaceX
Many won’t surprise you; a few probably will.
3 Leading Active Fixed-Income ETFs
These attractively priced exchange-traded funds can play valuable roles in diversified portfolios.
3 Great ETFs for Rebalancing Your Portfolio in 2026
Consider these options to recenter your portfolio.
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