The stock market has been showing some softness of late. And while that may be discouraging to investors, a pullback can make for a great buying opportunity, especially when you’re holding on for the long haul. There is no shortage of deals out there for investors to consider. These stocks all deserve to be trading at far higher prices, and…
Dividend stocks offer investors a great way to generate passive income on top of potential share price appreciation. Analysts continually seek out dividend-paying companies that offer attractive yields and demonstrate resilience and growth potential. For investors prioritizing a steady income stream, dividend stocks can be a cornerstone of a balanced portfolio. However, it is important to note that the selection process…
“Our pocket of investors and traders are not fearful of the market right now. We are excited for a market reset and ready for the next master trend signal to get back into some positions.” — Chris Vermeulen Key questions and topics David asked me include: Momentum has scooped the market. Where is it going from here? Is this the…
To many investors, investing in private equity—or privately held companies—is the sole domain of venture capital firms and private equity funds. To play in that game, you typically have to be an “accredited” investor (i.e., have a high income or a net worth exceeding $1 million). But there’s a way for the rest of us to join this club, too,…
So, how do you pick a stock to trade? The first rule of thumb is to ignore the market darling, the crowded trade, the stock that is front and center on every finance website. Because by the time you are reading about it, the trade is over, topped out, done. Let it go, man. These are special situations that can…
With the hotter-than-expected March jobs report, you might think the dollar has lost value due to inflation, thus clouding the narrative of under-the-radar stocks. And yes, inflation is stubbornly high. That’s what happens when more dollars chase after fewer goods. At the same time, the dollar is very much elevated relative to a basket of international currencies. Indeed, the U.S. dollar index…
Chris Vermeulen, founder and chief investment officer at Technical Traders, joins BNN Bloomberg for his take on the markets, why recent rallies could be bearish signs, and why not to sell Nvidia. And much more. Check it out. This post appeared first on Technical Traders Ltd.
Leaving money in a stagnant bank account guarantees that inflation will gradually reduce your purchasing power. Most bank savings rates don’t keep up with inflation, and even if they do, the interest payments get taxed as ordinary income. Investing in various assets can help investors beat inflation and reach their retirement goals sooner. Mutual funds and stocks are both useful starting points…
Dividend investing has proved itself to be one of the best, most reliable strategies to amassing wealth. Because stocks beat out every other asset class over the long haul, and dividend-paying stocks outperform those that don’t make a payout, you will position yourself for generating riches by buying dividend growth stocks. However, you shouldn’t just buy any dividend growth stocks. That are lots of income…
Are you a fan of simplicity? Maybe you’d just like to spend less time keeping tabs on individual stocks. Or, perhaps you’ve figured out that when it comes to investing for retirement, less is more. Whatever your motivation is, exchange-traded funds (or ETFs) are a great, easy way to participate in the stock market’s long-term potential. The key is just…