Why You Should Invest Despite Volatility
A version of this article was originally published on November 11, 2014. Many facets of investing are counterintuitive. Investment strategies that feel right seldom are. A classic example of this is how to deal with market volatility. During a recent investment seminar I gave to Dropbox employees, I asked theContinue Reading
What To Make of the Mercurial Market — And What To Do With Your Investments
A version of this article was first published on April 7, 2018. We get it: The stock market gyrations over the last few months have created a lot of unrest. After a rip-roaring January, there have since been some crazy swings up and down. The Dow lost 500 or moreContinue Reading
Trump’s Trade War Is Over and Nobody Won
By Patrick Watson “You break it, you own it.” Then-Secretary of State Colin Powell cited this Pottery Barn rule back in 2002. He was advising President George W. Bush of the consequences should an Iraq invasion go badly. In fact, Pottery Barn has no such rule. You can go inContinue Reading
There’s Only One Group of Stocks a Sane Investor Would Buy Now
By Robert Ross Fear of missing out is a dangerous drug. And right now, it’s luring investors in. Investors know US stocks have gone up nearly 200% over the past decade—and are now near all-time highs. They know this is the longest bull market in US history. At the sameContinue Reading
Lowe’s Stock Breaks Out as Retail Outperforms
Lowe’s Companies, Inc. (LOW) shares rose more than 10% after the company reported better-than-expected second quarter financial results. Revenue rose 0.5% to $20.99 billion, beating consensus estimates by $30 million, and non-GAAP net income came in at $2.15 per share, beating consensus estimates by 15 cents per share. Same-store salesContinue Reading
Market Shrugs off Pessimistic Reading of Fed Minutes
Market Moves U.S. stocks began Wednesday’s session with optimism and sent market averages higher by 1% at the open. The session continued, and the day’s trading range remained tight in anticipation of, and even after seeing, the published minutes of the Fed meeting last month. The market’s reaction was aContinue Reading
Best Discount Brokers of 2019
A discount broker provides reduced commissions on trades. While these rates are relatively inexpensive, discount brokers do not provide other services that full-service brokers typically would, like investment advice, analysis, and retirement planning. Many cost-conscious traders look for brokers with very low fees. This type of broker can also beContinue Reading
If You Don’t Understand Bonds, You Don’t Understand Investing
By Jared Dillian The first thing I read about investing wasn’t actually a book. It was a pamphlet that I got somewhere, 23 years ago. The pamphlet said you should invest in bonds as well as stocks. It said bonds went up when interest rates went down, and vice versa.Continue Reading
Modern Monetary Theory Could Destroy This Nation
By John Mauldin I am back from my 14th annual Maine fishing camp. The private event at Leen’s Lodge is generally called Camp Kotok in honor of David Kotok of Cumberland Advisors who started these outings many years ago. CNBC and others began calling it the “Shadow Fed,” but it isContinue Reading
Top 5 Monthly Dividend Stocks for 2018
While dividends are customarily paid to investors a quarterly basis, some equities pay dividends monthly. Those who reinvest monthly dividends can grow their positions more quickly by using the cash to purchase additional shares of stock. Alternatively, those who rely on this income for routine expenses can lean on monthlyContinue Reading