For investors, the end of the year is a good opportunity to take stock of your portfolio, review your decisions and holdings, and think about any changes to make in your investing approach. 2022 was certainly an eye-opener, especially for investors in tech and growth stocks. Through Dec. 23, the Nasdaq is down 33%, its worst yearly performance since 2008. And high-growth…
When looking for stocks that will offer strong returns, many investors turn to blue-chip stocks. Blue chip stocks are large, well-established companies that are usually market leaders in their respective industries. They tend to be the most reliable investments due to their low volatility. As well as their reputation for providing relative safety from significant losses or economic downturns. These…
We dividend investors know that 2023’s going to throw us some curveballs. So let’s talk about a simple strategy that helps us buy more shares of our favorite stocks during pullbacks. Because the truth is, the Fed is still hiking, inflation is well north of 2% and the economy is humming along. That last point is a headache for Fed officials as they need…
When it comes to investments, two of the most popular options are stocks and bonds. But what is the difference between the two? Both involve risk and can be a part of an investment portfolio. But they also have distinct characteristics that make them unique. Let’s take a look at the differences between stocks and bonds so you can make…
While oil stocks represented one of the strongest segments of the market earlier this year due to a combustible combination of skyrocketing inflation and Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, the present circumstance presents a somewhat ambiguous environment. With the Federal Reserve committed to attacking escalating prices, hydrocarbons (and other commodities) may face pricing pressure. As well, the Fed’s rate hikes could…
If you’ve ever had a landlord, you probably don’t dream of being one: Fielding calls about oversize bugs and overflowing toilets doesn’t seem like the most glamorous job. But done right, real estate investing can be lucrative — even now that we’ve shifted to an environment of higher interest rates. Investing in real estate can also help diversify your existing…
Stocks struggled with overhead resistance for the past week. While seasonal trends usually favor a year-end rally, this year’s rally may already have finished. January will be the month to watch. If the market closes with a positive January, we almost always have a strong year for stocks. But if not, we could be in for a doozy of a…
The bear market of 2022 has not been kind whatsoever, and it has been especially unkind to growth stocks. These stocks have been hammered this year, with many equities falling by 65% to 80% or more. As a result, investors are looking for cheap growth stocks to buy. In a bear market, cheap growth stocks can always get cheaper. Once…
If you’ve listened to any pundits, analysts, or economists, you know by now that there is a good chance the U.S. economy will tip into a recession either next year or in 2024. How severe that recession will be is anyone’s guess. After the Federal Reserve just conducted four consecutive 0.75 percentage-point interest rate hikes, investors are finding themselves in…
Big upside in cheap lithium stocks is a product of rapidly growing demand. Lithium, aka white petroleum, is an important metal used in the production of electric vehicle batteries. According to Grand View Research, the overall market is expected to grow at a compound annual rate of 12% between 2022 and 2030. Automobile manufacturers are investing heavily in EV development,…