Volatility

Robinhood Markets, the trading app that’s popular with investors behind this month’s wildest stock swings, has drawn down some of its credit lines with banks, according to people with knowledge of the matter.

Probabilistic forecasts provide a durable framework for a sound financial future, the author says, and offers some for the new year.

There are still plenty of challenges and potential changes on the horizon. Here’s what to watch for.

It's helpful to recognize that there are both policy implications and behavioral implications of elections, and that these have completely distinct market consequences.

Donald Trump has all but promised to dispute the election outcome if he loses. Wall Street’s taking him at his word.

Waiting until year end to factor in portfolio volatility is risky business.

From regulations to taxes, big changes could be in the offing.

As much as $16 trillion of global wealth may be wiped away this year as a result of volatility and economic fallout from the pandemic.

Cboe’s first new entry will be a suite of four volatility indexes with different tenors based on the iShares 20+ Year Treasury Bond ETF.

The rush of newbie investors into the brokerage app has sparked controversy over how big its influence is over markets.

Age-based portfolios were susceptible to market volatility — and some clients have pulled out college savings.

Nearly 72% of Americans opted to stay the course and stick to their investment plan during the crisis, a survey found.

Fixed-income ETFs — for the most part — passed their first big test, but it was a roller-coaster ride along the way.

Despite recent upheaval, some clients will still be shocked their portfolios have shown declines.

“Concerns over the program's ability to pay promised benefits have been around for a long while, but they're heightened,” an expert says.

Equities have rallied more than 20% from March lows, but remain well below 2020 highs.

Some of the industry’s largest names took a hit in last month’s market tumult, including funds run by Ray Dalio, Michael Hintze and Adam Levinson.

The clearing and custody giant isn’t saying which company paid it a notable breakage fee this quarter.