With the S&P 500 hitting all-time highs in 2021, why not just keep investing in what’s winning? Why take on the risks of other markets when everything is so good with the S&P?

A few market gyrations or some major stock declines in popular technology stocks will get you thinking about risk again. Here are some reminders on risk and its role in investing; and how you can manage it.

Devotion to dividends may be hurting returns and increasing risk. Investing is difficult, and often made more difficult by our biases and misconceptions. Here are the facts.

“The smart thing to do is to diversify, spreading your portfolio across different securities, sectors, and countries. That also means identifying the right mix of investments that aligns with your risk tolerance, which helps keep you on track toward your goals.”