Longer-term yields can be unpredictable. We take a closer look at which fixed-income strategies have held up best in different rate environments and offer some tips on how you can prepare your portfolio for whatever's next.

Smart beta is a rules-based investing strategy that combines the principles of active management with a passive approach. We break it down into its core elements.

The dramatic increase in manufacturers’ profit margins over the past quarter century may be nearing an end, as rising interest rates and trade tensions weigh on the sector.