investing Archives | Wealthfront Blog Personal Finance & Investing Insights Fri, 06 Sep 2024 17:49:32 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://www.wealthfront.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/cropped-wave-logo-transparent-hi-res-500x500.png investing Archives | Wealthfront Blog 32 32 How and Why to Diversify Your Portfolio https://www.wealthfront.com/blog/what-is-diversification/ Thu, 09 May 2024 17:58:54 +0000 https://www.wealthfront.com/blog/?p=13542 Diversification is the practice of buying a variety of different investments with the goal of balancing risk and reward in your portfolio. A well-diversified portfolio can help you maximize your expected returns without taking on unnecessary or unwanted risk. This is known as improving your “risk-adjusted returns.” You can think of diversification as a way […]

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]]> Why You Should Invest Even When the Market Is At an All-Time High https://www.wealthfront.com/blog/why-you-should-invest-even-when-the-market-is-at-an-all-time-high/ Mon, 11 Mar 2024 22:17:42 +0000 https://www.wealthfront.com/blog/?p=12548 Whether you’re a new investor getting started for the first time or a seasoned investor looking to invest more, it can be tempting to wait for the “right time” to invest. And when the US stock market is at an all-time high (as it has been multiple times so far in early 2024) it might […]

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]]> Investing during inflation: What you need to know https://www.wealthfront.com/blog/investing-during-inflation-what-you-need-to-know/ Thu, 07 Sep 2023 22:16:10 +0000 https://www.wealthfront.com/blog/?p=16661 Even with rising interest rates, many parts of the economy are still seeing inflation. In an inflationary environment, people look at their investments and cash and wonder if they are still investing their wealth in ways that give them protection against inflation.  While people often talk about whether a particular savings account or investment “keeps […]

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]]> Celebrating 10 Years of Tax-Loss Harvesting https://www.wealthfront.com/blog/10-years-of-tax-loss-harvesting/ Fri, 14 Apr 2023 22:11:11 +0000 https://www.wealthfront.com/blog/?p=16446 A decade ago, Wealthfront revolutionized the investing space by being among the first automated investment services to offer Tax-Loss Harvesting to clients. Tax-loss harvesting is the crown jewel of tax management strategies, and it represents what we consider to be the only reliable way for investors to outperform the market, as it allows you to […]

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]]> Exploring Popular Investments at Wealthfront https://www.wealthfront.com/blog/exploring-popular-investments-at-wealthfront/ Thu, 27 Jan 2022 18:48:28 +0000 https://www.wealthfront.com/blog/?p=15529 Note: As of March 21, 2024, Wealthfront uses the iShares Bitcoin Trust (IBIT) to represent the Bitcoin asset class instead of the Grayscale Bitcoin Trust (GBTC). As of September 9, 2024, Wealthfront uses the iShares Ethereum Trust (ETHA) to represent the Ethereum asset class instead of the Grayscale Ethereum Trust (ETHE). Read more here. Your […]

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]]> Financial Priorities for Your 20s, 30s, and 40s https://www.wealthfront.com/blog/financial-priorities-for-your-20s-30s-and-40s/ Thu, 15 Jul 2021 19:06:07 +0000 https://www.wealthfront.com/blog/?p=14150 Some advice is timeless. Look both ways before you cross the street. Drink enough water. Back up your files. But when it comes to personal finance, the truth is that some things change as you get older. Good financial advice for a 20-year-old isn’t necessarily right for someone in their 40s. Here, we’ll break down […]

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]]> How To Keep Up Good Financial Habits After the Pandemic https://www.wealthfront.com/blog/how-to-keep-up-good-financial-habits-after-the-pandemic/ Wed, 19 May 2021 19:48:36 +0000 https://www.wealthfront.com/blog/?p=14055 It’s nearly summer, and lots of us are getting excited about returning to pre-pandemic normalcy here in the US. Whether you can’t wait to jump on a plane and travel the world or you just want to go back to your favorite restaurant, there’s a lot to look forward to in the coming months as […]

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]]> You Can Now Invest Your Money Within Minutes With Wealthfront https://www.wealthfront.com/blog/invest-within-minutes-transfer-cash-to-investment-account/ Tue, 16 Feb 2021 18:32:23 +0000 https://www.wealthfront.com/blog/?p=13838 It’s your money — you should be able to put it to work on your terms. We know it’s frustrating when you make a transfer from your traditional checking account to your traditional investment account and it takes a day or two to land in the market. That’s why we’re happy to announce you can […]

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]]> Investing Advice for the 2020 Presidential Election https://www.wealthfront.com/blog/investing-advice-for-the-2020-presidential-election/ Thu, 29 Oct 2020 16:57:28 +0000 https://www.wealthfront.com/blog/?p=13626 On the eve of the 2020 U.S. presidential election, some investors may find themselves worrying about what the coming weeks and months will mean for their portfolios. In a recent blog post, Wealthfront’s Chief Investment Officer Burton Malkiel made some predictions about what could be on the horizon for investors. But should you change your […]

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]]> 6 Reasons to Automate Your Savings Strategy with Autopilot https://www.wealthfront.com/blog/6-reasons-to-automate-your-savings-strategy-with-autopilot/ Thu, 22 Oct 2020 18:31:48 +0000 https://www.wealthfront.com/blog/?p=13518 We released Autopilot earlier this fall because we want to make managing your finances easier. Autopilot is available to all Wealthfront clients, and it’s an easy way to get more out of your financial accounts and ensure your money is working hard for you. Best of all, it’s completely free. Just tell Autopilot how much […]

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