Currency Articles
An Individual Investor’s Intro to Stablecoins
June 2026 by Charles Rotblut, Laura Shin
Initially used for cryptocurrency trading, stablecoins are becoming an alternative for payment systems that could eventually supplant credit cards.
June 2026 by Charles Rotblut, Laura Shin
Initially used for cryptocurrency trading, stablecoins are becoming an alternative for payment systems that could eventually supplant credit cards.
Bitcoin and Beyond: Your Options for Investing in Crypto
January 2026 by Steven Ehrlich
The world of cryptocurrency continues to evolve as it garners mainstream acceptance from governments, traditional financial institutions and investors.
January 2026 by Steven Ehrlich
The world of cryptocurrency continues to evolve as it garners mainstream acceptance from governments, traditional financial institutions and investors.
Online Exclusive: Crypto Isn’t Just a Young Person’s Playground
December 2025 by Jenna Brashear
With the launch of our new cryptocurrency newsletter with Unchained, Bits + Bips, we’re busting the most common crypto myths.
December 2025 by Jenna Brashear
With the launch of our new cryptocurrency newsletter with Unchained, Bits + Bips, we’re busting the most common crypto myths.
How to Buy, Sell and Store Cryptocurrency
August 2022 by Steven Ehrlich
A guide to the decision-making process when choosing a provider for trading cryptocurrency.
August 2022 by Steven Ehrlich
A guide to the decision-making process when choosing a provider for trading cryptocurrency.
Online Exclusive: What Is Cryptocurrency?
July 2021 by Matthew Bajkowski
Cryptocurrencies are exciting and the interest in them is not abating. However, what’s important to the individual investor is understanding the basics of the technology.
July 2021 by Matthew Bajkowski
Cryptocurrencies are exciting and the interest in them is not abating. However, what’s important to the individual investor is understanding the basics of the technology.
The Options for Investing in Cryptocurrency
July 2021 by Steven Ehrlich
The novel properties and unique intrinsic values of bitcoin and other digital assets are arguments for their inclusion within a modern diversified portfolio.
July 2021 by Steven Ehrlich
The novel properties and unique intrinsic values of bitcoin and other digital assets are arguments for their inclusion within a modern diversified portfolio.
Bitcoin, Blockchain and Initial Coin Offerings
April 2018 by Charles Rotblut
A primer on what cryptocurrencies, blockchain technology and ICOs are.
April 2018 by Charles Rotblut
A primer on what cryptocurrencies, blockchain technology and ICOs are.
Cryptocurrencies and Bitcoin: What Are They?
March 2018 by Robert Baran
An introduction to cryptocurrencies and how they work.
March 2018 by Robert Baran
An introduction to cryptocurrencies and how they work.
Using Currencies to Diversify Your Portfolio
April 2012 by Axel Merk
Investing in currencies can reduce the overall risk profile of your portfolio, as currencies have different and less volatile returns than stocks and bonds.
April 2012 by Axel Merk
Investing in currencies can reduce the overall risk profile of your portfolio, as currencies have different and less volatile returns than stocks and bonds.
Rolling the Currency Dice: Investing in International Bond Funds
June 2008 by John Markese
The search for yield and the weak U.S. dollar have prompted investors to consider investing in foreign bond mutual funds. However, these funds have unique risks that are magnified by the ebb and flow of the currency markets. A careful look is in order before you let your money travel overseas.
June 2008 by John Markese
The search for yield and the weak U.S. dollar have prompted investors to consider investing in foreign bond mutual funds. However, these funds have unique risks that are magnified by the ebb and flow of the currency markets. A careful look is in order before you let your money travel overseas.
Currency Exchange Rates: The International Wild Card
November 2007 by AAII Staff
Think you're hot in the international markets? Think again--your high-flying returns may owe more to currency rate changes than to smart selections.
November 2007 by AAII Staff
Think you're hot in the international markets? Think again--your high-flying returns may owe more to currency rate changes than to smart selections.