Emerging markets will benefit from stable commodity prices, improving economic growth and balance-sheet repairs.

This week, Harvard is moping about its 8 percent investment return. Blame McGeorge Bundy.

By the end of September, 42 exchange-traded funds are set to close, the most ever in a single month. Of those, 21 are leveraged or inverse funds.

Bitcoin is following the same trajectory as gold after its peak in January 1980.

REITs are on track this year to raise most equity since 2013.

Bankruptcy did little to damage sentiment toward the credit sector.

Equity returns will drop to 5 to 8 percent per year, while those for bonds will decline to 2 to 3 percent, according to Vanguard's Nathan Zahm.

Judging by the growing demand for a variety of hedges, investors are seeking insurance in case stocks reverse course.