Investing

A stock market sell-off in 2026 can feel unsettling for investors, but it’s a normal part of investing and often short-lived. Discover the causes of sell-offs and key strategies to help you stay the course when markets drop.

SpaceX’s rapid Nasdaq-100 inclusion shows how index rebalancing works – and why it matters. See how rebalances shift ETF and mutual fund holdings, affecting diversification and concentration risk.

Learn what recession indicators are, how they are used and what the National Bureau of Economic Research (the official arbiter of U.S. recessions) looks for.

Options trading may be a strategy worth exploring for investors. Learn what options are, how calls and puts work and the pros and cons they offer.

Disinflation means prices are still rising, just more slowly. Learn more about disinflation, how it’s measured and what the indicators say about possible disinflation in 2026.

Discover what cash-secured puts are, how they work and key things to know about this options strategy.

Gold can be seen as a safe-haven investment that may act as a hedge against market volatility, geopolitical uncertainty and inflation. Here’s what to consider before investing.

Mutual fund fees come in several forms, including ongoing operating expenses, sales charges and account-level fees. Learn how expense ratios, sales loads and 12b-1 fees can all affect long-term investment returns.