What Are LEAPS Options?
LEAPS options provide advanced traders with a way to speculate on long-term stock market trends. Here's how they work.
Roth IRA vs. Brokerage Account: What’s the Difference?
In some ways, Roth IRAs work similarly to regular brokerage accounts, but they have very different tax treatments. Roth IRAs are designed to be retirement accounts, while brokerage accounts are more flexible.
Prediction markets: How they work, risks and calculator
Prediction markets may grow in the years ahead. Here's the lowdown on how they work, their legal and tax status, and the risks of betting in them.
Nvidia Competitors: Who Are the AI Chip Alternatives?
Nvidia dominates the market for the computer chips that power AI, but it isn’t a monopoly. Here’s a look at publicly-traded Nvidia competitors.
Zero-Day Options (0DTE): What They Are, Risks
Zero-day options expire in less than one day. We're examining the recent popularity of "0DTE" options trading and its risks.
7 Best-Performing Cybersecurity Stocks as of July 2026
Here's what to know about cybersecurity stocks and ETFs, and how they respond to cybersecurity crises.
4 Dow Jones ETFs to Know for 2026
Learn more about what the Dow offers your portfolio and four ETFs tracking the historic stock market index.
Top 7 Consumer Staples Stocks: July 2026
Consumer staples stocks are shares of publicly-traded companies that sell “needs.” BG and ADM are some of the best-performing consumer staples stocks over the last year.
19 Ethereum ETFs (Plus Their Fees, Holdings and Promotions)
The SEC has approved spot Ethereum ETFs. Here's what to know about them, and how they compare to pre-existing Ethereum strategy ETFs.
Magnificent Seven Stocks: Should You Invest?
The Magnificent Seven stocks are high performers — and you may already be invested in them.
TikTok Stock: Can You Invest?
TikTok stock does not exist, and you cannot buy it. But it is possible to gain exposure to the company in other ways.
5 Best-Performing Cryptocurrencies with Market Caps Above $10 Billion
The best crypto for a specific investor will depend on their particular situation, but here are 5 of the top cryptocurrencies in terms of 90-day returns.
9 Highest-Yielding Monthly Dividend Stocks for July
Monthly dividend stocks like ORC, ARR and AGNC can provide investors with frequent payments — but those payments aren’t always sustainable. Here’s what to know.
What Are Alternative Investments? Types, Benefits, Risks
Alternative investments can help you diversify your portfolio, but they also add an extra element of risk.
7 Best-Performing China Stocks for July 2026
China stocks give investors exposure to the world’s second-largest economy. But they have some unique risks.
Investing in Emerging Markets: EWY, FLKR and More Top-Performing ETFs
Emerging markets are developing countries with volatile, fast-growing economies. Investing in emerging markets, through funds such as KDEF or EWY can be a way to diversify your portfolio.
What Is Sector Rotation, and Does It Work?
Sector rotation is a strategy based on moving money between stock market sectors to stay ahead of booms and busts. But does the research say it works?
529 Contribution Limits for 2026: Max Contribution by State
529 contribution limits are set by each state plan and generally apply a total account limit per beneficiary.
Selling Puts: How to Write a Put Option
Selling puts is an oft-overlooked option trade that can pair well with long-term investing strategies under certain circumstances.
20 Best-Performing Commodity Stocks for July 2026
Commodity stocks can help increase your diversification and hedge against inflation, but they don’t provide as much diversification as a commodity ETF.