Two new products let you invest in companies led by female executives. Whether this is a good idea depends on what you hope to achieve.

With marijuana legalization riding high, investors are looking for ways to play the trend. So far, though, even the biggest companies in this green rush have yet to turn a profit.

All-time highs for the S&P 500 are masking soft spots on this peachy market. Here's how to keep your portfolio safe from decay.

Great jobs numbers have stock investors cheering. But what about bonds?

Reason 1: When this rally began in March 2009, the Dow was more than 10,000 points below where it stands today.

Q: Does investing in a "total stock market index fund" give you diversified exposure to large-, medium-, and small-sized companies? Or do I need to invest in separate mutual funds for my large- and small-company...