Recent market volatility has increased demand for defined outcome ETFs, also known as target outcome ETFs, which offer downside protection in exchange for capped upside potential. These funds have ...

F ST is a property of the distribution of allele frequencies among populations. It reflects the joint effects of drift, migration, mutation and selection on the distribution of genetic variation among ...

401(k) is a type of defined contribution plan with varying contribution limits based on age. Employers may match 401(k) contributions; withdrawals before age 59 1/2 can incur penalties. Other defined ...

Defined benefit plans guarantee a set retirement payout, reducing investment risk for employees. These plans are rare in the private sector, with employers bearing the majority of funding and risk.

Julia Kagan is a financial/consumer journalist and former senior editor, personal finance, of Investopedia. Marguerita is a Certified Financial Planner (CFP), Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor ...

Daniel Liberto is a journalist with over 10 years of experience working with publications such as the Financial Times, The Independent, and Investors Chronicle. Robert Kelly is managing director of ...