A recent flurry of return spikes for a handful of US stocks has captivated investors and noninvestors alike. Wall Street news trending on social media even amid an NFL playoff season is indeed an unusual event. So, what should investors

Theoretically we get it—buy low, sell high. But what if the sheer thought of rebalancing your portfolio to preserve your asset allocation makes you panic?  Larry Swedroe explains how to face your fears. For those continuing to search for additional perspective,

In the past century, there have been 15 recessions in the US. In 11 of them, stock returns were positive two years after the recession began. With activity in many industries sharply curtailed in an effort to reduce the chances of

Sudden market downturns can be unsettling. Sticking with your plan helps put you in the best position to capture a recovery. A broad market index tracking data since 1926 in the US shows that stocks have generally delivered strong returns over

For investors, it can be easy to feel overwhelmed by the relentless stream of news about markets. Being bombarded with data and headlines presented as affecting your financial well-being can evoke strong emotional responses from even the most experienced investors.