Understanding net asset value and how it impacts investments like mutual funds and ETFs can be confusing. We'll help you understand the basics.| Bankrate
Investing in individual stocks isn’t for everybody. Here’s what you need to know about the stock market before you start investing.| Bankrate
Exchange traded funds are an increasingly popular investment that allow investors to hold stakes in many different assets. Learn from Bankrate how to buy ETFs.| Bankrate
Millions of Americans use mutual funds to help meet their financial goals, but you may not know exactly what they are or how to start investing with them. Here's a quick and easy guide for beginners to get you going.| Bankrate
Investing in small-cap ETFs can provide attractive returns as long as they’re purchased at sensible prices, but there are some drawbacks to be aware of.| Bankrate
The Dow Jones Industrial Average is a widely followed stock market index. Here's what you should know about following the Dow.| Bankrate
Index funds are mutual funds or exchange-traded funds (ETFs) that have one simple goal: To mirror the market or a portion of it. Rather than trying to bet on individual stocks to beat the market, an index fund simply aims to be the market with an autopilot approach that holds the same securities in the same proportion as the index.| Bankrate
Learn how to invest in the S&P 500 index fund and what to consider when adding the S&P 500 to your long-term portfolio.| Bankrate
Everything you need to know about the best index funds and ten of the top mutual funds and ETFs to consider adding to your portfolio this year.| 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