The Stock Market Is Down—What Should I Do?

Essential readings

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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?

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…

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Stock Options vs. Restricted Stock Units (RSUs): What’s the Difference?

Depending on the company you work for, your compensation may include some form of equity — likely stock options or restricted stock units (RSUs). In this post, we’ll explain what they are, how they differ, and why you’re likely to be granted fewer RSUs than stock options (all other things…

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What the Debt Ceiling Crisis Means for Investors

In times of uncertainty, like the current debate over the debt ceiling and looming possibility of a government shutdown, investors get rattled. As a result, they often stop making regular deposits to their investment accounts because they’re worried about the future. Unfortunately, hitting the brakes on your long-term investments…