Don't panic-sell or make drastic portfolio changes, market pros say. Here's what they say to do instead as the Iran war ...

Nathan Reiff has been writing expert articles and news about financial topics such as investing and trading, cryptocurrency, ETFs, and alternative investments on Investopedia since 2016. Dr. JeFreda R ...

Healthcare and consumer staples are supposed to be defensive. This time, it hasn’t worked out.

XRP (CRYPTO: XRP) hit $3.65 in July 2025—its highest price since the 2018 bubble—riding a broader crypto rally and growing confidence that Ripple’s SEC lawsuit was heading toward resolution. The ...

Most of the time, index funds like the Vanguard Growth ETF ( VUG 1.43%) or the iShares Russell 1000 Growth ETF ( IWF 1.27%) are a smart, no-fuss way to invest a little bit of money (say $100, for ...

Dividend-paying exchange traded funds are outperforming the broader market, and investors who are feeling flush have an ...

There are always disruptions in the stock market. Investors and traders have had a full plate so far in 2026, with the rapid rise in oil prices stemming from the conflict between the U.S., Israel and ...

The ongoing conflict has put markets in heightened volatility, and investors seem spooked. Long-term investors can view it as an opportunity to load up on quality stocks and exchange-traded funds ...

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YieldMax NVIDIA (NVDY) holds $1.3B, up 52% past year, and Tesla (TSLY) holds $950M, up 53%. Coinbase (CONY) holds $398M, down 30%, and MicroStrategy (MSTY) holds $1B, down 45%. Elevated volatility is ...

The BlackRock’s iShares Staked Ethereum Trust ETF (ETHB) lets investors earn staking rewards alongside spot ETH exposure.

You may think you are spread out, but a large part of your account may still rise and fall with the same few names.