Amy C. Arnott

The fund is a stalwart exemplar of patient, value-driven management.

Investors seek out alternative funds for a variety of reasons, but the diversification benefits might be smaller than you'd expect.

As investors increasingly treat commodities as financial assets, their value as portfolio diversifiers has diminished.

Correlations have trended up, but there's still a long-term argument for international diversification.

A long-term slump for international stocks means lower price tags.

Funds with compelling stories don't always make sound investments.

Inflation hasn't been much of an issue lately, but it's still a long-term threat.

Despite the recent rise in correlations across asset classes, it still makes sense to spread out your bets.

Backward-looking data can lead to distorted results.

There are risks and rewards for income seekers who turn to preferred stocks, REITs, and core-plus bond funds.

With correlations trending up, REITs aren't as compelling as they used to be.

Is the 4% rule too high, too low, or just right?

We reveal how the ultra-popular fund's underlying holdings stack up on 11 measures of equity-related risk.

We reveal how the fund’s underlying holdings stack up on 11 measures of equity-related risk.

Maybe, but keep it to minimum.

Investing can be complicated, but common portfolio guidelines can be a good starting point.

They won't excel in every down market, but the long-term investment case remains solid.

These areas stand to benefit from a global economic recovery.

Morningstar’s Global Risk Model reveals how the investment giant’s equity holdings stack up on 11 measures of risk.

Despite their complexity, buffer funds have generally performed according to plan.

Learning from past misfortunes can help investors avoid future tax woes.

There are good reasons behind the sector’s growing dominance, but it warrants some caution.

Morningstar’s Global Risk Model reveals how some of the app’s most popular stocks stack up on 11 different measures of equity-related risk.

Communicate early and often with your family about what to expect after you’re gone.

Their yields might look tempting, but they come with a few drawbacks.

A flexible approach to international allocation sounds good in theory, but it doesn't always pay off in practice.

The order in which returns unfold over time can either help or hurt.

A more disciplined investment approach can help investors avoid bad outcomes.

A systematic investing approach doesn't usually improve returns, but it can help in certain situations.

A more disciplined approach should lead to better results.

We found the results fund investors have experienced in dollar terms were within close range of reported total returns overall.

The order of when things happen has implications for retirement savers, too.

The order of when things happen can be your friend or foe.

The price of gold looks good this year, but the precious metal's longer-term track record is mixed.

Make sure to consider downside risk and volatility.

This year's turbulent market was yet another reminder of the power of portfolio rebalancing for risk reduction.

Why adding more asset classes isn't always helpful.

With bond yields near zero, traditional 60/40 allocations won't work as well as they did in the past.

The currency headwinds for unhedged equity exposure won't continue forever.

There’s not much to like when it comes to structured notes.

It hasn’t been much of an issue lately, but it’s still a long-term threat.

This year's turbulent fixed-income market sheds some light on the limitations of intermediate core-plus bond funds.

Investors can take smaller steps to reduce a portfolio’s risk profile without making a sweeping overhaul.

Why low-volatility funds have had mixed results during the pandemic-driven downturn.

Morningstar's fund flow data suggests investors took active steps to rebalance their portfolios in 2019.

These all-in-one funds offer not only simplicity, but also valuable insights for DIY investors.

Real estate has lagged lately, but it’s still worth including in a portfolio.

The data suggest you should focus on passively managed funds for the majority of your portfolio's international exposure, but it doesn't have to be an either/or choice.

Unless you're in one of the highest tax brackets, the tax advantages might be smaller than you think.