Investor's Guide 2011

Investors' fears that a bear market will return (and linger) has made for some bargains - and this group should thrive even if inflation returns. more

In a post-recession world, you need serious experience to guide your portfolio. So we sat down with five pros who have the right guidance for these troubled times. more

He may be the most driven investor on earth. And now the founder of the $17 billion Fairholme Fund is making the boldest bet of his career. more

Hedge funds, prospectors, even folks with a drawerful of old jewelry - they're all catching it. A dispatch from the zone of contagion. more

A flood of money into fixed income drove once-stable bonds into bubble territory before starting to retreat this month. Here's how to adjust your strategy and protect your portfolio. more

Solar, wind, and other green stocks got hammered in the downturn. Now might be a great time to buy. more

Looking for cash flow and worried about a bond bubble? Your best bet might be high-dividend stocks, which offer much better value right now than fixed-income alternatives. more

Most investors still don't have enough international stocks - especially those from emerging markets - in their portfolios. more

Who says that bigger is better? Attractive returns can come in portfolios of all sizes. We found a handful of small funds that pack a big punch. more