After experiencing rapid expansion in the 1970s, the great glowing hope of nuclear power took a hit in the wake of meltdowns at Chernobyl and Three Mile Island. But nuclear has returned to vogue in both the developing and developed world. Not only is nuclear power relatively affordable, but it also doesn’t emit carbon dioxide (CO2), easing concerns about climate change. Read More

Funeral homes and cemeteries may be unsettling, but shifting demographic trends in the US are undeniable. Investors able to set aside their distaste for the industry have the opportunity for attractive payouts. Read More

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Given the persistently high unemployment dogging the US economy, it’s clear that this is the weakest post-recession recovery since the Great Depression. Read More

Physical metal ETFs allow investors to participate in the markets without having to store the physical commodities themselves or dabble in futures. Read More

The third quarter has come and gone. Here's how our Portfolio has fared. Read More

Investors can purchase a number of individual stocks to take advantage of the rare earth element run. But there aren’t any exchange-traded funds that play on the theme here in the US. Read More

100 top low- or no-load funds, ranked by three-year return. Read More

While this fund won’t participate in any junk-driven rallies, its superior yield and solid long-term performance make it an excellent core holding for conservative investors with a longer time horizon. Read More

Stephen Lieber and Sarah Hunt, co-managers of Alpine Dynamic Transformations (ADTRX), oversee a concentrated portfolio of 30 to 40 companies that are either transforming themselves or the way consumers behave. We recently spoke with them about what they look for in transformational investments. Read More