Will Kenton is an expert on the economy and investing laws and regulations. He previously held senior editorial roles at Investopedia and Kapitall Wire and holds a MA in Economics from The New School ...

Expected value calculates average future investment returns based on outcome probabilities. In finance, expected value guides portfolio construction and when to sell assets with lower future value.

What if I say that starting a business is unnatural? The venture is always risky, and we’re so good at avoiding risks: Some say it's just the way our brains are wired. Fear of loss may be primal and ...