Don’t miss these top money and investing features:
Stories about investing and retirement that hit home with MarketWatch readers this past week include an interview with a veteran money manager about how to beat the market, and his recommendations of stocks with above-average potential. Also, read about a legendary mutual fund manager’s “right stuff” that helped him beat the market, plus insight from an investment manager about being a successful stock investor. Plus, check out tips on bonds, bond funds, and planning ahead for retirement.
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5 ways to invest in real estate if you’re not rich
These ETFs offer small-time investors exposure to big real-estate companies.
5 ways to invest in real estate if you’re not rich[2]
6 ways to beat the stock market — from a money manager who’s been doing it for years
These five picks from Ken Broad will get you started.
6 ways to beat the stock market — from a money manager who’s been doing it for years[3]
This legendary Vanguard fund manager had the right stuff to beat the market
John Neff’s preparation and discipline gave Vanguard Windsor Fund a performance edge, writes Mark Hulbert.
This legendary Vanguard fund manager had the right stuff to beat the market[4]
These simple tips can make you a more balanced stock investor
Patience and perspective builds investing prowess and financial security, writes Vitaliy Katsenelson.
These simple tips can make you a more balanced stock investor[5]
Critics of ESG funds are wrong — sustainable investing delivers competitive returns
Sustainable investing now represents one in four dollars of the $46.6 trillion in U.S. assets under management.
Critics of ESG funds are wrong — sustainable investing delivers competitive returns[6]
10 things you should know about diversification
Picking a winner is harder than you think.
10 things you should know about diversification[7]
The underappreciated gold-platinum ratio has a powerful message for the stock market
Researchers have found this ratio has a better track record for predicting the stock market’s direction than many of the more widely known valuation metrics.
The underappreciated gold-platinum ratio has a powerful message for the stock market[8]
If the stock market is irrational, what do you call the bond market?
It’s even crazier.
If the stock market is irrational, what do you call the bond market?[9]
How to know if your bond fund is worth the money
Beating the market often has little to do with a bond fund manager’s skill, writes Mark Hulbert.
How to know if your bond fund is worth the money[10]
Want to retire someday? How to plan ahead for the next 40 years
When it comes to retirement planning, being...