The stock market can feel like a roller coaster, with every day bringing new information for investors to consider. However, the market can feel tame and less volatile during some stretches. Many ...

The low-volatility premium may be the most compelling anomaly in financial markets - less risky securities outperform their riskier counterparts over the long term. Since the low volatility factor ...

Low volatility investing refers to an investment strategy where a stock portfolio is less volatile in terms of price fluctuations compared to the broader market, offering a smoother investment ...

When markets get volatile, low-volatility exchange-traded funds and mutual funds get attention. While the notice is warranted—they’ve been among the more buoyant strategies since consternation about ...

The U.S. stock market started September on a dismal note as weak data raised fresh concerns about the economy's health. The weak trend is likely to continue, given that September is one of the ...

Stock exchange-traded funds that intentionally cut back on risk have struggled over the past few years. Yet some of them continue to earn high marks. These ETFs intentionally perform quite differently ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Dan Irvine is an investment manager covering market trends. In the realm of investing, the low volatility anomaly presents a ...

You might be wondering why, amid a bull market and all-time highs, I'm talking about defense heading into 2026. It has nothing to do with predictions—any call I could make on where the stock market ...