Stocks & Bonds

Know When to Bail On Your Stock Picks

Use our tips to improve your chances of selling stocks successfully.

6 Rules for Investing in Internet Stocks and 8 Promising Picks

Web stocks can be fun, but risky investments. Look for companies with big ideas and plenty of cash.

Great Deals in Muni Bonds

Despite a few scare stories, municipal bonds remain among the safest investments.

Round Out Your Collection of Bond Funds

Make Pimco Total Return the core of a bond portfolio and complement it with other funds.

What You Need to Know About Stock Markets Today

Thanks to electronic trading, the stock market is wilder than ever.

4 Green Stock Picks that Can Bloom in a Perilous Sector

Renewable-energy stocks suffer due to big-picture uncertainties, but prospects are better than they seem.

A Hedge That Actually Works

Adding one of these funds could boost your returns and reduce your portfolio’s risk.

Why We Like BP's Stock and 2 Other Comeback Picks

These recent purchases illustrate the diversity of ideas we find appealing today.

10 Great Mutual Funds That Deliver High Income

Put more cash in your pocket and protection in your portfolio with these solid funds that pay good dividends and high interest.

2 Key Numbers to Understanding Bond Funds

Get to know your bond funds by learning about these important data points.

How to Navigate the Stock Fund Tables

Below is a guide for reading the mutual fund tables in the September 2010 issue of Kiplinger's Personal Finance magazine.

The Zen of Investing

Meditate on your portfolio to see the big picture and the small details.

12 Latin Investments to Spice Up Your Portfolio

Despite the risks lurking in this part of the world, Latin America offers excellent prospects for investors.

Great Days at BlackRock

The world's largest money manager runs more than 100 funds, 200 ETFs and the wealth of nations. What's next?

2010 Mutual Fund Rankings

The one-year returns are solid, but few investors seem to be cheering. We tell you which leaders -- in 11 fund categories -- are most likely to continue to excel.

How to Rebalance Your Portfolio

Adjusting your asset allocation regularly can help you stay on track to reach your goals.

This Kiplinger 25 Fund Manager Navigates New Turf for Tax-Free Bonds

Municipal-bond issuers face lower ratings and greater risk of default, but investors can still find good values and tax advantages.

Why Not to Quit Stocks Altogether

Millions of investors are pulling their money out of this market, but that doesn't mean you should follow the crowd. Stocks are still right for many portfolios.

Sell Small-Company Stocks -- Now

Small-cap stocks finally seem to be having their Wile E. Coyote moment. Don’t tumble to the bottom of the cliff with them.

Don't Be Scared of Emerging-Markets Bonds

Fidelity New Markets Income fund offers high returns with low volatility and costs.

7 Bargain Stocks You Can Feel Good About Now

These high-quality names offer potential gains plus a nice margin of safety.

BlackRock: A Rock-Solid Stock Pick

BlackRock's heady growth has fueled the stock's terrific performance.

A Great Fund for a Nervous Market

FPA Crescent’s Steven Romick has produced stellar returns with much less risk than the stock market.

Bond Wizards of Oz

Australia, sometimes nicknamed Oz, offers that rare combination of high interest rates and sound credit. Nirvana for savers?

Great Advice From Around the Web

A weekly look at personal finance tips and insights others are offering.

Cheap Stock Picks to Profit from a Scary Economy

What investors should do with the conflicting news about the economy and individual companies.

Deflation-Proof Your Portfolio

Falling prices may seem like a good thing, but they can be dangerous to your wealth. Here’s how to protect your portfolio.

Fairholme Fund Loads Up on Bank Stocks

Top manager Bruce Berkowitz is pouncing on financial companies he thinks are stronger after surviving the recession.

Profit By Betting Against the Crowd

Investor-sentiment measures can tip you to rallies and corrections. Here are the ones to watch and how to exploit them.

Gold Is Ready for a Fall

My advice is to wait for a correction in the price of gold and then buy mining stocks.

Our Favorite Short Sales

Our biggest negative bet is against housing, which will remain troubled for some time.

Upside of the Euro Crisis

European stocks are cheap, but the big risk is that the euro keeps falling.

Stocks for $100 (or More) With Room to Grow

Don't be put off by high share prices. Price and value are not the same.

This Emerging-Markets Fund Wins Big with Small Companies

The managers of Wasatch Emerging Markets Small Cap fund find opportunities to benefit from the growing middle class abroad.

Tough Times Ahead for Junk Bond Issuers

It’s not just Uncle Sam’s enormous debt that will cause problems down the road.

How to Research and Buy Bonds

Bond maven Marilyn Cohen shares her advice on making money in the new fixed income landscape.

7 Reasons Why Stocks Still Matter

After suffering through a wild ride the past several years, many ordinary investors have thrown up their hands in disgust. But stocks belong in many portfolios, and you shouldn’t banish them entirely and forever.

Stocks for the New Normal

A top value manager finds global leaders unusually cheap despite a scary economic backdrop. Check out his fund and his picks.

What Investors Should Know About Financial Reform

The measure is a mixed bag. But new regulations aim to assist investors by adding transparency and preventing sudden panics on Wall Street.

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