The ticker for the Russell 2000, which is the bottom 2000 stocks of the Russell 3000 index, is RUT. RUT is an index of small- and medium-sized companies with a mean market cap of $900 million. Traditionally, it performs better than large blue-chip stocks but that hasn’t been the case of late. Investors have been chasing the “Magnificent Seven” stocks…
The Fibonacci extension on the S&P500 chart shows that it has reached the 618 halfway move and then blasted past the 100% measured move. So what will happen next? When hot terms like A.I. are used to advertise, say, toothbrushes, have we finally hit the peak? Is this a sign of exhaustion, or are we just getting started? Check this…
Penny growth stocks are all the rage for investors seeking explosive returns. With the market cycle potentially shifting and the Federal Reserve poised to cut interest rates up to three times this year, now could be an opportune time to grab some neglected penny stocks before they take off. While recessions have historically occurred more frequently in post-election years, I’m…
The rally that sent stocks soaring 24% in 2023 isn’t over just yet. Year to date, the benchmark S&P 500 has gained another 9.9% as of March 21. Wall Street has been enthusiastic about the prospect that interest rates could start declining soon, while the U.S. economy remains in growth mode. Many stocks have benefited disproportionately from that bullish attitude among investors,…
The stock market offers thousands of investment opportunities for people who want to compound their savings. Some stocks cater to people who want stability and steady cash flow, but other investors are willing to take on more risk for a higher potential return. Several big stocks like the Magnificent Seven have outperformed the stock market for several years. Most of…
Growing digitization initiatives are propelling the tech industry’s growth. This trend is being driven by an increasing reliance on cloud computing, data analytics, and artificial intelligence (AI), all of which are critical components of digital transformation initiatives. Therefore, investors could consider buying the following fundamentally strong tech stocks. Before exploring the fundamentals of these stocks, let’s discuss why the tech…
“What is the market going to do?” That’s the first question everyone asks when investing comes up. In the long run, the combination of cash flows, valuations, and interest rates suggests that we are looking at a decade or so of weak returns. Investors in need of higher returns on their money have two strategies they need to be considering…
Stocks trading under $10 can be attractive for investors looking to scoop up some cheap shares. Unfortunately, quality stocks trading for less than $10 are few and far between. Stocks priced at this level can be a red flag for investors that something serious is wrong with a company. Many of these stocks have challenged underlying business models or difficult…
It’s been a while since Michael Swanson of WallStreetWindow and I had the opportunity to chat about the markets together, so I was really looking forward to this interview. The topics and questions we covered include: With the influx of excited people jumping into the markets chasing Bitcoin, Nvidia, etc., what do you foresee happening? When everyone turns super-bullish, is…
Investing in mutual funds is an easy way to diversify your portfolio and tap into the stock market. But you need to do your homework, and stick to a few basic guidelines. Some of the main advantages mutual funds offer are professional management, diversification, and a low barrier to entry. However, with the wide variety of mutual funds currently available,…