Is a Recession Bad for Investors?

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Our Thoughts on Investing in Cryptocurrency

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Don’t Wait for a Market Decline To Invest

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How Much Money Do I Need To Start Investing?

What Is Compounding and Why Is It Important?

When you’re building long-term wealth, compounding can help you get there faster by increasing the rate at which your money grows. Understanding compounding is key to achieving your long-term financial goals, so in this post, we’ll tell you exactly what you need to know. What is compounding? Compounding is the…

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The Stock Market Is Down—What Should I Do?

Stock market volatility can be unnerving. No investor, whether they’re new to investing or have been making deposits for years, likes to see the value of their portfolio go down—even if it’s just temporary. When the market takes a turn, some people will inevitably sell investments in an attempt to…

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How Should I Evaluate an ETF?

Exchange-traded funds (or ETFs) are a popular way to invest, and for good reason. They hold collections of investments like stocks or bonds, and are a convenient, tax-efficient way to build a diversified portfolio. The vast majority of ETFs passively track indexes, meaning they try to match the return…

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What Is an ESPP and How Does It Work?

An employee stock purchase plan (or ESPP) can be a very valuable benefit. In general, if your employer offers an ESPP, we think you should participate at the level you can comfortably afford and then sell the shares as soon as you can. This strategy allows you to lock in…

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How Our Tax-Loss Harvesting Performed in 2021

At Wealthfront, we’ve long said that tax-loss harvesting is the most compelling reason to use a robo-advisor. Tax-loss harvesting can lower your tax bill and boost your after-tax returns with no extra effort on your part, and it’s a task perfectly suited to software. We think it’s important…

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Why You Should Keep Investing When the Market Is Volatile

When markets are volatile (as they are right now), investors sometimes get uncomfortable. When your portfolio temporarily loses value, it can be very tempting to try and minimize your losses by stopping your regular investment account deposits. Unfortunately, when it comes to investing in a volatile market, what feels right…