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,…
You’d think 2022 would have been a good year for electric vehicle stocks. EV sales hit 2 million globally for the first time in the third quarter, according to PwC, up 75% year over year. Legacy automakers Ford (NYSE:F) and General Motors (NYSE:GM) announced they were making big investments in the sector. And we saw major legislation at the federal…
We have now entered the final quarter of 2022-2023. This is now the time to look back on our finances and add elements to our portfolio. For those looking to add exposure to the markets, searching for growth-focused ETFs to buy may be a great way to go. ETFs, or exchange-traded funds, provide diversified exposure to an index, sector, or…
After being comatose for the majority of the year, marijuana stocks mounted a strong rally following the decision by Maryland and Missouri to legalize recreational marijuana, It’s clear the move to state-approved recreational marijuana is picking up, but the key here remains the federal decriminalization of recreational pot. For a broad measure of the pot sector, look at ETFMG Alternative…