Investing in emerging industries like space tourism often presents a tempting opportunity for those chasing growth. The potential upside can be significant, but the risks are equally high, so the road to success can be tumultuous and prone to disappointment. For investors keen on tapping into the potential of the space industry but wary of the pitfalls of backing a…
In an era where positive stock-bond correlations are becoming more common, low-risk investors are now in search of alternative avenues to bolster their portfolios against unforeseen market dynamics. Enter the realm of alternative exchange-traded funds, or ETFs, that go beyond the traditional approach. These “smart” ETFs employ sophisticated, rules-based methodologies – often reminiscent of those strategies utilized by hedge funds. Additionally,…
Artificial intelligence has the potential to make people’s lives easier with personalized product recommendations, meal plans and quicker access to relevant information. Investing is not immune: Some investors are turning to new AI tools for stock picks and advice on how to manage their portfolios. The popularity of AI tools is growing among investors, but are these developments beneficial for…
Short squeezes have been among the most popular and controversial topics on Wall Street in the past couple of years. In 2021, groups of online stock traders on Reddit made headlines by orchestrating targeted buying campaigns to trigger short squeezes in some of the market’s most heavily shorted stocks. A short squeeze is a large, short-term spike in a stock’s…
Investing in the stock market offers many options. Some people prefer to invest in smaller, more volatile companies with the potential for high growth, known as small caps. Others might choose to focus on companies within a specific industry, like technology. But for those who want a more stable and reliable approach, blue-chip stocks often come to mind. Instead of trying to…
Ahead of their policy-setting meeting this month, Federal Reserve policymakers have been pretty clear about two things: They are not itching to raise interest rates, but few among them are ready to declare victory, either. And for now, even the Fed’s more hawkish policymakers are content to let the data play out, even as they monitor whether surprisingly strong consumer…
When it comes to technology index funds, the granddaddy of them all is the Invesco QQQ Trust (ticker: QQQ), the avatar for the closely watched Nasdaq-100 – an index that isn’t a pure play, but which defines many investors’ perceptions of tech. Beating QQQ is a worthy target, with a five-year price gain of 102.3% as of Aug. 30, nearly doubling…
There are few things investors can be certain of, but constant and steadily increasing demand for global food supplies may be one of them. Particularly after disruptions to global wheat and corn supplies after the 2022 invasion of Ukraine, it has become clear that agricultural commodities – and thus agricultural stocks – are an area that’s worth paying close attention to as…
Cryptocurrencies have enjoyed a strong resurgence in 2023. Bitcoin (BTC) is up by about 78% as of Aug. 10, and Ethereum (ETH) has rewarded investors with a year-to-date gain of about 55%. Renewed interest in the alternative asset and institutional investors pouring into crypto have contributed to the rally. Investors can choose from thousands of altcoins to diversify their crypto portfolios. Cardano (ADA), XRP (XRP), Solana (SOL)…
In a great year for stocks, it’s easy to get caught up in the rush and pile into the latest fashionable trades. But what goes up often comes back down, and it can be quite costly to buy a stock that has already jumped 100% or 200% and then comes crashing back to earth. There’s no surefire way to invest…