Stocks
The Coming Recession: Not If But When
While still enjoying the longest economic expansion in our nation’s history, we are seeing growing signs that a recession will soon be upon us. The only question is “When?” Economists look for three warning signals. The most complicated signal – an inversion of short-term and long-term interest rates, set off Wednesday’s huge stock market sell-off. Since bond investors […]
How To Crash-Proof Your Portfolio Now
The bull market is reaching excessive heights. Protect your wealth by following these six simple steps. The upshot? Stick to value. Headline risk is mounting and yet this decade-long bull market keeps hitting new records. Investors face a day of reckoning; below I show you how to prepare ahead of time. But first, let’s review three impressive feats […]
The Wilshire 5000 Index: What You Need To Know
Most investors probably know about the S&P 500 Index, the go-to index for large-cap stocks. They may also be aware of the Dow Jones where they can find the Dow Jones Industrial Average. The S&P 500 Index contains 500 of the largest publicly-traded U.S. stocks by market capitalization, as well as other criteria. It could […]
8 Investing Strategies For The Absolute Beginner
Are you wanting to get into the investment world but don’t know where to begin? Don’t worry. You’re not alone. At first glance, the investment world seems complicated and confusing. However, once you dive in and start to learn some of the basics, you soon realize that it’s relatively straightforward to grasp. It’s all a […]
Investing & The Fed: How Will My Investments Be Impacted?
Whispers abound that the Fed intends to lower interest rates. Even a hint of declining interest rates can cause the stock market to rise. Learn about how interest rate movements can impact your investments. Investing is both science and art. One can do everything right and still watch their investments fall. That is because as […]
Beyond Meat: The New Tesla?
I haven’t tried a Beyond Meat (Nasdaq: BYND) burger, but I want to. With all the hype surrounding the company, and restaurants adding it onto their menus, it just seems logical to give it a test run. What’s the worst that could happen, I waste $7 and never do it again? My wife isn’t convinced. […]
PE Ratio: The Best Market Timing Tool Of All?
The price-to-earnings (P/E) ratio is considered an essential valuation indicator and has been historically associated with “value investing.” Simply put, the PE ratio defines how much an investor is willing to pay for each dollar of net earnings. Formula: PE Ratio P/E Ratio of a Stock = Current Market Price of the stock / Earnings […]
4 Industries To Invest In In 2019
The first four months of 2019 have already been exciting, and we’ve seen a lot of improvements in industries across the globe. If you’re currently considering investing in an existing business, considering starting your own company, or purely just interested in investing in the stock markets, it can be wise to stay ahead of the trends. To […]
The Complex Truth About Trading In A Bull Market
We’re back in a bull market, with many of the major indices tipping all-time highs. We all know that during such periods, everyone can look smart. But, after last fall’s swoon, many are treading carefully wondering if it is safe to join the party, or does prudence take precedence and suggest it’s time to take […]
10 Medical Marijuana Stocks To Cure Your Portfolio
Cannabis stocks that emphasize therapeutic uses will likely see the most benefits Invariably, no other investment class generates as much interest and controversy as marijuana stocks. Within a generation, public sentiment toward legalization shifted dramatically from strongly opposed to mostly supportive. This is largely due to demographics, as the more progressive millennials replace older Americans in positions […]
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