Our Practical Investor Fights Inflation with These 6 Investments

Kathy Kristof invests her real money to help you be a better investor. Her latest buys protect her portfolio from rising prices.

5 Great Stock Picks and the Exchange-Traded Fund that Owns Them

A new ETF tracks the recommendations of Morningstar’s superb stock analysts -- just the thing for a nervous market.

Guggenheim BulletShares 2014 High Yield Corporate Bond ETF

You can get high yields plus your money back at a preset termination date.

Earn Dividends in Emerging Markets with This WisdomTree ETF

This exchange-traded fund boasts a spiffy yield and should protect you in down markets.

Free ETF Trading at Many Brokerages

The types of ETFs offered commission-free differ by firm, so sort through the options carefully.

7 Tips to Be a Better Investor

Be a DIY investor with stocks, bonds, funds and ETFs.

Emerging Markets Are Still a Bargain

Expect crazy volatility to continue. But if you can hang on, you should be rewarded.

Bond Funds That Put Cash in Your Pocket

We identify funds and ETFs that deliver the best yields without taking big chances.

Small Bank Stocks Worth Buying

The ones I favor don't extend loans to Greece and don't load up on fancy derivatives.

Going Abroad Pays Dividends for
This ETF

Only foreign companies that consistently increase payouts qualify for the PowerShares International Dividend Achievers ETF.

WisdomTree Hunts Bargains with MidCap Earnings ETF

By weighting firms by their profits, WisdomTree creates a a list of stocks that are cheaper than those in the S&P 400 index.

Pimco's Total Return ETF:
Walk, Don't Run

The forthcoming exchange-traded fund is getting lots of buzz, but will it be able to stand up to the hype?

Alternative Investments for a Smoother Ride

Assets that are neither stocks nor bonds may dampen volatility in your portfolio, but they do come with their own risks.

Save Thousands in 15 Minutes or Less

You'll be surprised how much you can pocket in so little time.

How Small Investors Can Invest in Private-Equity Firms

Small-time investors can get in on the private-equity action, but don't expect Romney-level returns.

5 Savvy Investment Moves for 2012

Invest in energy and rental real estate, trust the dollar, and shield your assets from volatility.

6 Great ETF Portfolios

Pick one of our exchange-traded fund portfolios to suit your goals, time horizon and tolerance for risk -- or mix and match.

Goldberg's Picks: The 6 Best Exchange-Traded Funds for 2012

Funds that hold mega-cap, high-quality stocks are poised to do well. But don't give up on emerging markets.

The Case for Investing in Emerging-Markets Bonds

These once-risky investments are gaining favor among investors as developing nations are becoming more stable. Here's how to invest.

How Taxes Work for Different Exchange-Traded Investments

The structure of each type of exchange-traded product determines how your earnings are taxed.

7 Pitfalls of Exchange-Traded Funds

ETFs have a lot going for them, but they are not without shortcomings.

Market Vectors Intermediate Muni Index

This exchange-traded fund has delivered solid gains, despite a shaky economy.

Juice Up Your Dividends with Utilities

Blue-chip stocks of electric utilities can help shore up your portfolio and boost your yield, even through a recession.

5 Reasons to Buy Emerging Markets Stocks

The world's cheapest stocks are located in its fastest-growing economies.

5 Reasons to Buy Gold Stocks

You don’t have to be a gold bug to find gold-mining stocks attractive.

Emerging Markets on the Cheap

Vanguard MSCI Emerging Markets ETF carries a super-low expense ratio.

5 Foreign Funds for Income

Take the yield, but leave the stock-picking to the professionals with these funds.

Should You Invest in Gold?

The shiny stuff has been sparkling. But when the economy and the stock market pick up, gold prices are likely to head down.

This SPDR ETF Answers the Lure of Rising Dividends

Only companies that have boosted payouts for at least 25 straight years qualify.

After the Vote: Your Investing Guide to the Federal Debt Deal

The politicians raised the debt ceiling just in time, but investors may still be struggling with their portfolios. Here’s our advice.

When Exchange-Traded Notes Trump Exchange-Traded Funds

ETNs offer access to unusual strategies, but be aware of their special risk.

ETFs Can Do It All

Exchange-traded funds are easy to trade and offer you an affordable way to build a diversified portfolio.

Bill Gross Starts an ETF

Pimco's star manager lends instant credibility to actively managed exchange-traded funds.

PowerShares: Benjamin Fulton

This Rydex ETF Gives an Industrial-Strength Performance

This unusual exchange-traded fund doesn't let big companies dominate.

The Future of Personal Finance

As the U.S. population ages and globalization creates more competition for money-management services, information technology will get smarter, too. But can tech help hedge your risks in investing and retirement planning?

Vanguard Mega Cap 300 Growth ETF

If you’re partial to huge firms with solid growth credentials, you’ll love this fund.

4 Low-Volatility Stock Funds

These exchange-traded funds and one mutual fund will soothe your nerves while sticking with stocks.

New ETFs for Offbeat Niches

You can now buy ag stocks and bet against junk bonds through exchange-traded funds.

Reap Profits On Food Stocks

As the world's appetite expands, share prices are up, but opportunities remain.