Many banks conduct regular “stress” tests to predict the impact of adverse external events. Essentially, stress testing is the ultimate “what if” analysis. This article discusses how investors can perform stress tests on their portfolios to assess and mitigate risk....

The stock market’s roller coaster ride this year, spurred largely by the COVID-19 crisis, has many people craving stability. One way to potentially steady a portfolio is with real estate. This article looks at real estate investment trusts....