Mirror Universe The premise of investing is that performance comes from assuming risk. No risk means no investment, as owning a riskless asset is merely saving. A little risk, a little return. More ...

The fund's benchmark screens for the 75 stocks with the highest-dividend yields in the S&P 500. It then removes the 25 stocks with the highest volatility over the prior year. This reduces its exposure ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Tim Maurer covers how personal finance is more personal than finance. This article is more than 8 years old. “I just really wish I ...

Investing in the stock market is a proven way to generate long-term wealth. ETFs are lower-maintenance and can help minimize risk. Industry-specific funds can help you earn more with less time and ...

A basic tenet of modern portfolio theory is that investors who are willing to take on greater risk can expect a greater reward. But a new study released last week turns that belief on its head and ...

ProShares contended that, despite the elevated valuations currently reflected in the market, stocks may present less risk than many investors perceive. While acknowledging the high valuations, the ...

Prior research has long shown that women are less risk tolerant in their financial decisions than men. Now, a researcher has found that men and women do not think about investment risks differently.

The economic outlook is uncertain, with risks from tariffs and potential stagflation impacting high-risk, high-return assets like Ares Capital. ARCC offers a 9% yield but faces limited growth ...