An exchange-traded fund—or ETF, for short—is an investment fund that trades on a public stock exchange just like a stock. But unlike individual stocks, ETFs hold dozens and even hundreds  …

Unless you’re deeply  involved in the world of investing, there probably aren’t too many names in the field that you recognize. But just like any line of work, there are  …

ETFs explained—plus specific oil ETFs you should consider for your portfolio.  …

Learn all about mutual funds and exchange traded funds (ETFs).  …

The history and reasoning behind the stock market—all explained for you.  …

The first publicly-traded stock was the Dutch East India Company, which debuted on the Amsterdam Stock Exchange in 1602. In the U.S., investors began trading stocks on May 17, 1792, when  …