The Standard & Poor's 500 index is an ironic name for one of the best collections of stocks in the world, one that has returned investors about 10 percent annually over long periods of time.| Bankrate
Large-cap stocks and small-cap stocks – the two sound similar, but offer entirely different risk profiles as well as potential for returns. Knowing how to discern between the two is crucial when building out your own portfolio and managing investment expectations.| Bankrate
Apple is an absolute giant in the tech space, and it became the world’s first company to be worth a trillion dollars by passing the milestone in 2018. Apple occupies an enviable competitive position by selling consumer goods and services that many consider luxuries (such as the iPhone and MacBook), allowing the company to charge premium prices on a large number of its products. Here’s how to buy shares of Apple stock and what to consider before you buy.| Bankrate
As one of the first trillion dollar companies, Amazon has been among the world’s most successful stocks. Here’s how to pick up shares of Amazon stock and what to consider before you buy.| Bankrate
ESG investing has become quite popular in the last few years, but what is it? ESG stands for environmental, social and governance, and it’s a type of investing that focuses on investing in those three factors.| Bankrate
Diversification means owning a variety of assets that perform differently over time, but not too much of any one investment or type. Here's how to diversify your portfolio.| Bankrate
Index funds have gained popularity with investors as a cost-effective way to gain access to highly diversified portfolios.| Bankrate
While many people think of investing as trying to make a short-term score in the stock market, it’s long-term investing where investors can really build wealth. Here are some of the top long-term investments.| Bankrate
Passive investing can be a huge winner for investors, and not only does it offer lower costs but it also performs better than most active investors.| Bankrate