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US real estate investment trusts led global markets higher for a second straight month in August, based on a set of ETFs representing the major asset classes. The best performer: Vanguard Real Estate ...

Stocks did well in 2025, especially overseas in both developed and emerging markets. Several metals -- including gold and silver -- had banner years on safe-haven demand. However, other assets like ...

Coventry, the leader and creator of the secondary market for life insurance and a pioneer of the life insurance-backed asset ...

We find that the Digital Assets Bitcoin and Ethereum show variable correlation of return coefficients with traditional assets, but these increased sharply with risk-on assets, like equities, after the ...

Art is a legitimate but illiquid asset class offering diversification and enjoyment. Only top-quality works drive returns, making access and research essential. NFTs and digital art remain volatile ...

Ivanna Hampton: Welcome to Investing Insights. I’m your host, Ivanna Hampton. Different asset classes bring their own diversification benefits and risks to portfolios. Investors looking to hedge their ...

One of the questions I get asked the most often is, “What should I invest in?” While the right answer depends on a host of factors including your risk tolerance, financial goals, and more, I’ve slowly ...

Multi-asset allocation funds have delivered strong returns over the past year by smartly diversifying across equities, debt ...

From the $8M+ acquisition of Gold.com to the $15.5M buying price reveal of chat.com, several high-profile sales have drawn attention to the world of domain investing recently. When Dharmesh Shah, ...

Real-world assets have become one of the most enduring narratives in blockchain. Much of the focus so far has centered on ...