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Exploring the differences between the CRSP and S&P value indexes.
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Offerings from Invesco and PrimeCap stand out.
The Case for Avoiding Riskier Funds
More-volatile funds succeed less, die more, and get on our nerves.
How the Iran War Is Shaping Markets
And what it means for your money.
Claudia Sahm: Thinking Through Scenarios in a Whiplash Economy
The noted economist on the impact of supply shocks, the origins of the Sahm rule, why she thinks the Fed will remain in a holding pattern on rates, and more.
This Vanguard ETF Effectively Captures the Large Value Segment of the US Stock Market
A portfolio full of stable earners and low fees gives this fund an advantage.
Smart Investor: Best Dividend Stocks, Utilities as a Growth Play, and a Revival for SPACs
Wrapping up our coverage of markets and the week.
5 Ways to Benefit From a Volatile Stock Market
Both hands-off and hands-on investors can turn volatility into opportunity.
Looking for Growth ETFs? These 7 Stand Out Right Now
These growth-focused ETFs earn Morningstar’s top rating. Here’s what sets them apart.
Risk, Not Volatility, Is the Real Enemy for Investors
Understanding the difference between the two is a key step toward reaching your financial goals.
Q2 Market Outlook: Why a Stock Barbell Strategy Is Ideal for Today’s Market
We expect volatility to persist in 2026 and recommend balancing undervalued growth stocks with high-quality value stocks.
Has the Stock Market Really Been More Volatile Than Usual This Year?
For most investors, stock market volatility is something to endure, not act upon.
5 Stocks to Buy Before Growth Stocks Come Back
Plus, a preview of earnings season.
Stocks Rallied After the US–Iran Ceasefire. Is Your Portfolio Positioned for the Volatility?
How a barbell portfolio helps investors navigate market swings, where we see sector and small‑cap leadership, and risks that could shape 2026.
These 4 Small-Cap Value Funds Take Different Paths to Solid Long-Term Results
Here’s how they have performed since receiving their current Morningstar Medalist Ratings.
5 Costly Mistakes to Avoid in Today’s Unpredictable Market
Don’t let volatile markets sabotage your investment portfolio.
3 Defensive ETFs for Today’s Market Volatility
These ETFs can stabilize a portfolio when markets get choppy.
The Gold Trade Collapsed in March, and ETF Investors Flowed Into Bonds at a Record Pace
Investors pulled back from riskier ETFs in March, although part of the market bet on the oil trade.
33 Undervalued Stocks to Buy in a Volatile Market
Investors can capitalize on market volatility with this new list of Morningstar’s top analyst picks for the second quarter of 2026.
5 Winners and Losers From Another Rough First Quarter for Investors
Good news: Bad first quarters don’t necessarily portend bad years.
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