The game is changing. The once-distant dream of owning a piece of a cash-flowing beachfront Airbnb property or shares in a tech giant like Nvidia that spins off monthly income is now a thrilling reality, thanks to fractional investing. This approach reshapes the investment landscape, offering everyday investors a seat at every table once reserved for the wealthy elite. This is different…
The Federal Reserve on Wednesday did what everyone expected, holding interest rates steady for now. But it also avoided saying anything about what it plans to do with rates in the future, dashing hopes for now that rate cuts are in the offing soon. Those looking for tea leaves will, however, seize on the exact phrasing of the Fed’s statement that may…
With the Federal Reserve halting interest rate hikes, the investment scene favors bullish trends. In fact, the S&P 500 has been on a monumental streak of late, achieving record-high closes in the past week, driven by significant gains in the technology sector. This change, paired with a robust economic outlook, presents a prime opportunity for investors to focus on the stocks with…
As the major U.S. stock market indices hover at record highs, don’t pat yourself on the back for your gains so far this year. It’s time to add some “defensive growth” to your portfolio. Portfolio hedges sometimes come in unlikely forms. Below, I pinpoint a stock that confers outsized growth potential, protection against a downturn, and even a hedge against…
On Jan. 10, the SEC finally approved the first-ever spot Bitcoin (BTC) exchange-traded funds (ETFs). For good reason, they have been called the most important new product Wall Street has created in nearly 30 years. That’s because these ETFs make the process of buying and selling Bitcoin so simple that practically anyone can do it. As a result, the new Bitcoin ETFs could change the…
Despite the ongoing shift to renewable energy sources, oil and gas is unlikely to see any fall in demand. In fact, many analysts believe that the long-term demand for oil and gas is expected to remain steady. In the near term, the oil and gas industry could benefit from the demand recovery in the Chinese market and the escalation of…
With the new year upon us, you’re standing at the crossroads of financial mediocrity and wealth mastery. The path you choose could redefine your life. If you want to ensure long-term growth and stability, honing your wealth management tactics is an excellent first step. Let’s embark on this journey of financial enlightenment, where every step forward is a step towards securing…
In the stock market, certain gems often lurk in the shadows, awaiting discovery by savvy investors. As the market enters 2024, three under-the-radar stocks to buy are poised to break free from obscurity and soar to new heights. These companies, spanning the energy, technology and precious metals sectors, are not merely sleeping giants but strategic players with untapped potential. Read…
Don’t buy into the fear around office real estate investment trusts (REITs). Truth is, this is our moment to buy strong REIT dividends. We’re going to do it with a well-diversified 11.4%-yielding closed-end fund (CEF) trading at a ridiculous bargain. Our opportunity lies in the fact that the fear around office landlords (Will the work-from-home crowd ever return? Will lease rates plummet?…
During the go-go Gordon Gekko era of the late 1980s, I worked as an analyst on a financial magazine in midtown Manhattan. The publisher once uttered a line to me that at the time seemed appalling: “Just remember, kid: Cash is more important than your mother.” Certainly, this statement grabbed my attention. I assumed it was just hyperbole from a…