- Understanding Thematic Investing in 2025
Investors use thematic investing to identify opportunities that could drive long-term growth. These types of investments are usually focused on a trend. Let’s break down how this strategy works, compare advantages and disadvantages for your investments and examine popular examples… read more…
- Buying Crypto for Kids: Parents Guide
Cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin have become household names and continue to grow in popularity. However, to invest in securities in the U.S., you must be at least 18 years old. So if you want to give your children access to crypto,… read more…
- How to Invest $20 Million
When you have hundreds of thousands or even millions of dollars to invest, there are many ways to grow your money and earn passive income. If you are looking for smart investments to build your wealth, here are five options… read more…
- How to Invest for Your Kids
Investing for your children might be a strange concept to grasp – children don’t usually have income, so why would they need you as a caretaker to add yet another financial responsibility to your plate? The answer is more forward-looking… read more…
- Investment Options and Potential Returns on $500,000
Whether you’re planning aspirationally or have worked hard and saved well, it’s always worth making smart plans with your money. If you have $500,000 to invest, it’s worth putting that money to work for yourself. So, using SmartAsset’s investment calculator, we ran the numbers. Here’s what you might expect to get from some of the… read more…
- How to Invest $40,000: 7 Smart Investments
If you came into an extra $40,000, how would you use it? It might be tempting to put that money into something instantly gratifying, like a vacation. But for some, it may be wiser to use those funds to invest in your future. In a few situations, that might mean paying down debt first. Or… read more…
- How to Invest in Royalty Income
Investing in royalty income can provide long-term returns to investors seeking to fund retirement or diversify a portfolio beyond stocks and fixed-income securities. Owning rights to royalties provides a steady income that tends to be insulated from fluctuations in the… read more…
- How to Invest in Rivian
Rivian is an American electric vehicle manufacturer. Founded in 2009, this firm isn’t one of the big car companies that have dominated the market for years. Nevertheless, it is considered one of the main rivals to Tesla. Instead, this newcomer… read more…
- How to Invest in Lithium
Lithium, the lightest metal on the periodic table of elements, has emerged as a metal of choice for many 21st century electronics and electrical devices. In particular, it is the basis of the lithium-ion battery, as well as consumer products such as computers and smartphones. While any investment in future-oriented technology is a gamble, since someone… read more…
- How to Invest $3 Million: 4 Smart Investments
So you have $3 million to invest. Maybe you saved up meticulously and well. Maybe you sold your company or wrote a best-selling novel. Maybe you simply won the lottery (fun in theory, but not a financial plan we recommend). First… read more…
- How to Invest $15,000: 8 Smart Investments
If you suddenly find yourself with a bit of cash to invest – say you get a bonus, a big tax refund or a small inheritance – it can be a bit overwhelming. There are so many options available to investors, and it isn’t easy to know what you should do. Depending on your financial… read more…
- How to Build a Bond Ladder ETF
Bonds can offer a relatively safe way to invest and earn consistent interest income over time. A bond ladder exchange-traded fund (ETF) offers exposure to multiple bonds with varying maturity dates. Investing in a bond ladder ETF can help with… read more…
- Understanding How Social Trading Works
Social media makes it easy to stay connected to friends, family – and even your investment portfolio. The rise of social trading platforms allows investors to mimic the movements of their favorite investing influencers. It’s similar to copy trading, in that social traders look at what other top investors are doing then replicate that in… read more…
- How to Invest in Mexico
Mexico is the largest trading partner of the U.S. and it has boasted a top-15 largest economy in the world in recent years. In Latin America, it’s the second-largest economy, with only Brazil ahead of it. Mexico is still considered an emerging market by most even given its strong economic position among world economies. There are… read more…
- How to Invest in Africa
With nearly a third of the world’s mineral resources, significant energy reserves, abundant arable land and the fastest growing population of any continent, Africa represents a special opportunity for investors seeking exposure to under-developed economies. However, unstable national governments and frequent military conflicts, among other variables, help to make Africa an especially risky place to… read more…
- How to Invest in Gold Futures
Gold and other precious metals are an excellent way to diversify your portfolio. Adding securities that are non-correlated to the more common stocks, bonds and funds smooths out the fluctuations of the market. They also potentially increase returns and reduce… read more…
- How to Invest in Japan
The Japanese economy is the third-largest in the world, trailing only the United States and China. A market that size is one that many investors, understandably, don’t want to ignore. Here’s an overview of the Japanese stock market, as well as its investments, risks and requirements. Consider working with a financial advisor as you explore… read more…
- How to Invest in Canada
Canada is a wealthy, stable country that’s one of the major trading partners of the U.S. and among the top countries in global trade. Its gross domestic product (GDP) is about $1.6 trillion as of 2021, and its economy has strong service industry and natural resource components. It has a stable monetary policy, aiming for… read more…
- How to Invest in Farmland
Farmland as an alternative investment is a potentially profitable way to diversify your portfolio and minimize risk. Returns on owning farmland, or investing in one of several farming-adjacent sectors, don’t necessarily move with the traditional market. Instead, the land itself can increase in value, you can receive rental or lease payments, own a farm REIT… read more…
- You Need to Know This About Investing in China
As the world’s largest country by population and second-largest by gross domestic product, China represents a major investment opportunity. The country has the biggest retail market and Chinese buyers consume more automobiles and smart phones than any other. However, investing in China carries significant risks, including its incomplete transition from a centrally planned economy to… read more…
- Here’s How to Invest in Wine
You’re likely familiar with the usual range of traditional investments like stocks, bonds and fixed-income securities. While these options suffice for many investors, many investors also add alternative investments to their portfolios. As a result, combined alternative assets under management hit an all-time high in 2020 – $7.4 trillion. Faced with the unpredictable stock market, you… read more…
- How to Invest in Crypto ETFs
There’s currently one way to buy cryptocurrency exchange-traded funds in the U.S. — through the Bitcoin Strategy ETF that deals in Bitcoin futures traded on the Chicago Mercantile Exchange. More such possibilities are on the horizon stateside, but these products… read more…
- How to Invest in Blockchain
Blockchain is a peer-to-peer distributed ledger technology (DLT) system that is decentralized. It makes the records of digital transactions transparent and unchangeable. Blockchain is a relatively new and exciting technology that has gained a lot of interest from investors. Some think… read more…
- Ways to Invest and Use $5 Million
$5 million may sound like a vast sum, but without proper financial planning, it can deplete faster than expected. However, with smart investment strategies, you can make that wealth last for decades—potentially securing your financial future and allowing you to retire comfortably. Regardless of your current age, disciplined investing and prudent money management can help… read more…
- Your Guide to Green Investments
Green investments are investments in companies, government entities or supranational organizations that support environmentally friendly practices. Those practices may include natural habitat preservation, green building, water conservation and production or distribution of renewable energy. Green investing is often associated with socially responsible investing (SRI), though SRI extends to more than just environmental causes. There are… read more…