A hematology drugmaker that could rise at least 60% and a gene therapy developer that could nearly double top the list of the favorite biotech stocks of a newly-hired analyst at Raymond James. Also making the list of top biotech stocks? A neurology stock, a hematology stock – and more. For a closer look at each of these biotech stocks,…
When it comes to the S&P 500 and one of the ETFs that represents the overall biotech sector (the iShares Nasdaq Biotechnology ETF), the author of today’s article observes that “the paths of these two investments appear to be diverging.” Given this apparent divergence, he questions whether, despite all the recent medical news, biotech stocks have already had their run.…
When it comes to the uncertainty that currently permeates the market as a result of the pandemic and impending election, the chief investment strategist at Oppenheimer is choosing to embrace it. As a result, today’s article takes a look at two specific stocks Oppenheimer is bullish on – and which its analysts believe have over 100% upside potential (792% in…
The solution to the substantial risks associated with biotech stocks (especially small biotech firms)? Biotech ETFs! Today’s article highlights six biotech ETFs to consider buying, noting that “Some provide well-rounded access to the space, while others acutely focus on certain aspects of the space, such as cancer treatments or drugs to battle infectious diseases.” For these six biotech ETFs, CLICK…
What are the most reliable stocks for retirees? Today’s article seeks to answer this question by looking at two articles from Kiplinger, one featuring a “group of retirement stocks that includes both pure income plays and growth companies, with a focus on very-long-term performance and durability”, and a second highlighting 20 dividend stocks that “should fund at least 20 years…
This alternative investment offers an appealing way to diversify your retirement portfolio – and provides the potential for market-beating returns. The investment in question? Real estate notes – and the author of today’s article explains how investing in real estate notes inside of a self-directed IRA offers particular advantages. For more on investing in real estate notes inside of a…
Despite having “restricted” in their name, the ultimate benefit of restricted stock units (RSUs) is their flexibility. As today’s article explains, RSUs are a type of equity compensation for employees that offer “a new building block toward retirement, while also opening doors for investments, experiences and major purchases throughout the course of your life.” For more on the basics of…
Of the $25 trillion held in U.S. retirement accounts, less than 2% of that amount is invested in alternative assets – and new research suggests that this low allocation to alternatives may be a mistake on the part of those approaching or in retirement as alternatives can reduce risk and enhance returns, thus helping to ensure that retirees don’t run…
Portfolio rebalancing is something that retirees should do on a regular basis in order to boost returns…right? Not necessarily, it turns out – despite this being common practice and conventional wisdom. The author of today’s article highlights a new, exhaustive study on rebalancing which “found that rebalancing improves performance only if the markets behaving in certain specific ways.” For more…
The author of today’s article – who is fortunate enough to have a pension – is concerned about the majority of Americans (including his own children) who are not so fortunate, and who will have to rely on Social Security and their investments to fund their retirements. His fear? “Even if these folks are saving regularly, they don’t really understand…