The allure of having a sturdy financial safety net that takes care of your daily and future needs while relaxing on a beach somewhere is a very attractive setup. But while early retirement is the dream of most young adults, it’s not easy to reach. Still, not easy doesn’t mean impossible. It might be challenging, but you can always prepare…
The bulk of stock market gains since last October are due to large price increases from a handful of large-cap, tech-focused stocks. But growth stocks like that have had their time in the sun. Let’s look at why value stocks could outperform in the future… This post appeared first on Dynamic Wealth Report.
Ahead of their policy-setting meeting this month, Federal Reserve policymakers have been pretty clear about two things: They are not itching to raise interest rates, but few among them are ready to declare victory, either. And for now, even the Fed’s more hawkish policymakers are content to let the data play out, even as they monitor whether surprisingly strong consumer…
Escalating demands for seamless connectivity, swift data transfer, and substantial government financial support are bolstering the communication and networking sector’s vigorous ascent. Hence, it could be wise to assess these three tech stocks that warrant a comprehensive analysis to gauge their potential as value-oriented investments. Let’s understand this in detail. This post originally appeared on StockNews.com.
Are you looking for some investments that have lots of potential upside in the years ahead? These three stocks have been struggling this year and could make for underrated buys. Here’s why? This post originally appeared at The Motley Fool.
Last week, we talked about the two biggest mistakes many investors make when buying high-yielding closed-end funds (CEFs). Today we’re taking the opposite tack and delving into three things to look for to pick the very best of these 7.5%+ payers for your portfolio. The upshot? If all three of these strengths are present, you likely have yourself a winner. But first things first—let’s…
While the market remains enamored with artificial intelligence stocks, many promising penny stocks are being overlooked. Amid the broad sell-off over the past two years, many small companies saw their share prices decline, even if their fundamentals remained strong. Now, with the hype around AI reaching a fever pitch, bargain opportunities in other sectors are easy to miss. However, with…
Get ready for the latest installment of Chris and David talking all things stock market on The David Lin Report! Key Questions Asked: Will the recent momentum in the stock market continue into next year? Or is this more of a rebound before a more significant fall? Why did yields move so high, and how is it correlated to bonds…
When it comes to technology index funds, the granddaddy of them all is the Invesco QQQ Trust (ticker: QQQ), the avatar for the closely watched Nasdaq-100 – an index that isn’t a pure play, but which defines many investors’ perceptions of tech. Beating QQQ is a worthy target, with a five-year price gain of 102.3% as of Aug. 30, nearly doubling…
About three-fourths of the S&P 500 pay a dividend. According to S&P Dow Jones Indices, dividends have contributed approximately 32% of total S&P return since 1926. The current yield of the S&P is 1.55%. That’s below the 10-year Treasury yield, but that’s an average. Remember: High yields don’t come without risk. It’s not unusual to find a stock with a high…