Long-term ETFs offer diversification via a hands-off strategy. A lot of research shows that active management, which sometimes means trading in and out of positions in a fund frequently, can often underperform. Specifically, two recent reports from Morningstar and S&P Global show that in one of the most volatile periods on record, less than half of active funds outperformed their…
Minutes of the Federal Reserve’s December meeting, at which it signaled its intention to reduce monetary support and raise interest rates this year, show members found the economy “much stronger, with higher inflation” than in previous recoveries. Officials “also observed that the Federal Reserve’s balance sheet was much larger, both in dollar terms and relative to nominal gross domestic product,…
Investors and financial advisors are not entering 2022 in the same headspace as they started 2021. They’re rethinking many aspects of financial planning, such as what retirement will really be like and if it’s worth waiting for. They’re also worried about inflation, volatility and taxes, all of which are factors that will shape the financial advising landscape heading into 2022. The coronavirus pandemic,…
Here are seven top psychedelic drug stocks that investors should watch. In November 2020, Oregon made history by becoming the first U.S. state to legalize psilocybin, the active ingredient in so-called magic mushrooms. Much like cannabis, psychedelics are becoming more mainstream, and investors are sizing up what could be a major long-term growth opportunity, especially as companies develop therapeutic uses…
These exchange-traded funds offer effective exposure to technology stocks. Thanks to inflationary pressures and the unique dynamics of the marketplace in 2021, the leading stocks on Wall Street this year have been largely energy-related stocks. However, when most investors think about growth opportunities, they typically think about Big Tech as exemplary of a dynamic group of stocks with a ton of…
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…