Five years into an equity bull market, investors say they’re still cautious. However, Americans hold as much risk in their financial portfolios as they did during the tech bubble in 2000. Russ explains what’s behind this trend and what it means for investors.
In a previous post, Matt Tucker explored what Federal Reserve Chair Janet Yellen’s comments about the markets and broader economy mean for investors. This time, he takes a closer look at how the Fed decides which path to follow.
From creation to maturity, with interest rate fluctuations in between, the Blog explores bond basics.
By most fundamental measures, oil prices should be declining. Russ explains why they’re on the rise instead, how this has helped energy stocks in 2014 and why investors should still consider an overweight to the global energy sector.
As the second quarter of 2014 gets underway, many investors are wondering how they should adjust their portfolios given the events of the first three months of the year. Russ shares five investing opportunities that he and his BlackRock colleagues think are worth considering this spring.
In her latest personal finance post, Jessie Szymanski takes a closer look at a major cause of conflict in American marriages. Here are five things you must discuss with your significant other before taking the plunge.
Major changes are coming to the MSCI Frontier Markets 100 Index. Russ K explains the significance and why it reinforces his view that investors should have an allocation to the frontier.
Is $9,701 a great price for a cup of coffee? It may be, and understanding why can help you think about how your retirement savings translates into retirement income.
Recently released minutes from the Fed’s Open Market Committee (FOMC) suggest that the U.S. central bank is in no rush to raise interest rates. With rates likely “low for long,” the stretch for yield looks set to continue, though investors should be cautious before overreaching for yield.
Behavioral finance researchers have discovered that our personal experiences disproportionately impact our investing behavior. Nelli examines the evidence and implications of this bad investing behavior, and what investors can do to overcome it.
