Nonfungible tokens represent unique investment opportunities for some investors. Summer 2021 marked an upheaval in cryptocurrency investing with interest in nonfungible tokens, or NFTs, taking off. NFTs are tokens that represent ownership of unique digital or physical assets, such as art, music, an autographed tweet or even a part from a video game. In fact, interest soared by more than 700% from…
A new era for the automotive industry. The automobile industry is going through one of the biggest evolutions in its history. There are two simultaneous trends that are changing everything. First off, after many false starts, it appears that the era of electric vehicles, or EVs, is finally here. Particularly in wealthy countries, governments are starting to mandate EV adoption in…
Cryptocurrency Solana has tremendous momentum. Solana has been a top performer in 2021, rising through the ranks of altcoins to become the fourth-most-valuable cryptocurrency in the world. Solana is now valued at $64.2 billion, and its growing community of investors is excited about how Solana’s technology compares to market leaders Bitcoin (BTC) and Ethereum (ETH). Investors should remember that Solana is a…
401(k) funds help investors save for retirement. The 401(k) might be the best wealth-building tool for retirement ever created. This type of account reduces taxes in the year the contribution is made and every year thereafter until the funds are gradually withdrawn during retirement. Couple the ongoing tax savings with the best 401(k) funds, and average investors can find a path to…
Rivian’s stock has rocketed following its initial public offering. Electric vehicle maker Rivian Automotive Inc. (ticker: RIVN) broke records with the launch of its IPO on Nov. 10 and its immediate placement as the second-most-valuable U.S. automaker, after only Tesla Inc. (TSLA). Though it started out with an ambitious $52 billion valuation target, the stock has continued to soar, and the…
AI stocks may be excellent long-term investments. The rise of artificial intelligence, automation and robots is disrupting virtually every major industry and business. From machine learning to the “internet of things,” or IoT, to smart appliances and autonomous vehicles, companies that aren’t developing and incorporating AI into their businesses run the risk of becoming obsolete. While countless companies stand to…
A significant number of parents who do not plan to vaccinate their 5-11-year-olds should the Pfizer vaccine be authorized in the age group threaten to further complicate the future of the pandemic. The U.S. is on the cusp of allowing about 28 million children ages 5-11 to get vaccinated against COVID-19, opening up the potential to significantly expand vaccination coverage…
Stay ahead of the curve by learning about these emerging technologies. Keep an eye on these emerging “moonshot” technologies. Since the dot-com bubble of the early 2000s, new, complicated and often incomprehensible technologies have rapidly emerged and firmly rooted themselves in everyday life, like one-click online shopping, Facebook friends, and fully electric, self-driving vehicles. Today, technological transformation progresses faster than humans…
These funds are top performers in an otherwise lackluster period. Top ETFs show tactical opportunities in 2021. After a rather disappointing September, the U.S. stock market gave up every bit of its gains made in the prior two months to finish the third quarter effectively flat – with the S&P 500 index squeaking up from a close of 4,292 on…
These top ESG funds are for investors concerned about environmental, social and governance issues. These socially responsible ETFs cater to ESG investors. Investors around the world are embracing strategies that align with their personal values and their pocketbooks. The clearest evidence of this is the rise of exchange-traded funds with an expressed focus on filtering investments based on environmental, social and corporate…