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5 Winners and Losers From Another Rough First Quarter for Investors

Good news: Bad first quarters don’t necessarily portend bad years.

How to Handle Market Volatility at Every Life Stage

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The 60/40 Portfolio: A 150-Year Markets Stress Test

It took the worst bond market in history to make investing in a 60/40 more painful during a market crash than holding all equities.

The Newest Wave of ETFs Is Leading to Mini Bubbles

Investors: Be wary of trends that dominate headlines and then emerge as the target of a new ETF.

How to Use Short-Term Bonds in Your Portfolio

This edition of our Portfolio Basics series covers the value of short-term bonds in reducing risk and generating income.

These Diversification Strategies Are Winning in 2026

5 charts on what’s benefiting from the ‘anything but AI’ trade and the rotation in the US stock market.

3 Great Portfolio Diversifiers and 3 to Avoid

Be choosy with your diversifiers.

How a Total Portfolio Approach Can Improve the 60/40 Portfolio

A beginner’s guide to the Total Portfolio Approach for building portfolios.

How to Use Municipal-Bond Funds in a Portfolio

These funds can offer compelling tax advantages for some investors.

Elevate Your 60/40 Portfolio With These Simple Tweaks

Plus, the investments that could be better suited for a different bucket.

The Value Stock Comeback Is Messy. Here’s Why Investors Shouldn’t Turn Away

One thing is clear: Value stocks are good diversifiers today.

VOO Versus SPY: Which S&P 500 ETF Is the Better Buy Right Now?

These S&P 500 trackers have the same strategy but different ratings.

The Bond Market Risk Investors Are Overlooking Right Now

Credit risk is rising. Here’s what it means for bond investors.

5 Mistakes to Avoid With Your Investment Portfolio in 2026

Sidestep these pitfalls to set yourself up for success.

The Best Balanced Funds and ETFs

Morningstar analysts’ top picks for hands-off investors.

5 Smart Ways to Diversify Your Portfolio in 2026

These strategies can improve your investment portfolio’s resiliency.

Why Portfolio Diversification Is About More Than Just Correlations

Asset correlations can be flawed diversification metrics when used in a vacuum.

Worried About an AI Crash? Here’s How to Diversify Your Portfolio

Many strategists say the tech rally still has legs, but risks are mounting. Here’s how to mitigate them in your portfolio.

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