Category: Investing 2018
The analysis published under this category are as follows.
Saturday, December 01, 2018
Little-Known BDC Stocks Thrive Amid Rising Rates and Earn Investors +7% Yields / Companies / Investing 2018
By: John_Mauldin
BY ROBERT ROSS :
Volatility is back.The CBOE Volatility Index (VIX)—also known as the Fear Index—has recently hit its highest level in six months. The S&P 500 has lost 10% in 30 days.
The reason is rising interest rates.
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Tuesday, November 27, 2018
Investing in Recession Proof Trailer Parks / Companies / Investing 2018
By: Submissions
By ROBERT ROSS : Last month was a bloodbath for stocks.
The S&P 500 sat on a 9.4% gain for the year on October 1.
By October 29, the index was down 1.1%—its worst month in seven years.
But I found one group of stocks that bucked the trend. While other stocks fell in tandem, these stocks showed gains.
Monday, November 12, 2018
Stock Trade-of-the-Week: Equity Commonwealth REIT (EQC) / Interest-Rates / Investing 2018
By: Donald_W_Dony
Company profile: Equity Commonwealth (NYSE: EQC) is a Chicago based, internally managed and self-advised real estate investment trust (REIT) with commercial office properties in the United States. As of June 30, 2018, EQC's portfolio comprised 13 properties and 6.3 million square feet.
Monday, October 29, 2018
5 Strategies for Improving Your Financial Well-Being / Personal_Finance / Investing 2018
By: Submissions
Nobody likes being stressed about their finances. Sometimes it can seem like your money situation is out of control, but there are lots of ways you can get it figured out. Here are five strategies you can consider when trying to improve your financial well-being. You can use some or all of them to get results and reduce stress.
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Tuesday, October 23, 2018
Skilled Traders Can Find Profits In Small Caps / Companies / Investing 2018
By: Chris_Vermeulen
The recent downside price rotation in the US Equities markets has been a blessing for skilled traders. The opportunities for profits are setting up all over the markets – you just have to look for them and understand price theory.
The Small Cap ETF, TNA, is setting up a nearly perfect example of a quick in and out trade for a potential profit of 8% to 15% or more. We understand the fear that many traders may have in the markets right now and we understand the reason why many experienced traders decide to sit on the sidelines while these types of moves play out. Yet, we believe the opportunities that exist while these volatile market moves are playing out are some of the best setups for experienced and skilled traders.
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Monday, October 08, 2018
The Income for Life Playbook / Personal_Finance / Investing 2018
By: Submissions
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Sunday, September 16, 2018
Investing - Look at the Facts to Find the Truth / Stock-Markets / Investing 2018
By: Rodney_Johnson
The truth is…
I can’t stand sentences that start with that.
Typically, the author or speaker is discussing a controversial topic and trying to lay the groundwork for his or her position, casting everyone else as a liar or simpleton.
Paul Krugman of The New York Times comes to mind.
Thursday, September 13, 2018
Esports Is Exploding—Here’s 3 Best Stocks to Profit From / Companies / Investing 2018
By: Stephen_McBride
57 million people tuned in to watch a recent professional video-gaming (esports) match. That’s almost 3x more than the 2018 NBA finals.Maybe you’re thinking it’s a stretch to call video gaming a “sport.” Call it whatever you want, so long as you understand that massive sums of cash are pouring into this booming sector.
There are now American video-gaming leagues modeled after the NBA and NFL.
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Saturday, March 10, 2018
Blue Chip Companies on Track for $800 billion Buyback Record in 2018 / Companies / Investing 2018
By: Richard_Mills
Donald Trump's tax cuts are already paying dividends... well, actually the companies that are benefiting from the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act passed by the Trump Administration in December are not only returning cash to shareholders in the form of dividends, but are presiding over what could be the largest share buyback program in history.
The legislation slashed the corporate tax rate from 35% to 21% and the top individual tax rate shrunk to 37%. It also cut income tax rates, doubled the standard deduction and eliminated personal exemptions. All told, the Trump tax cuts are the eighth largest since 1918, and represent just over 1% of GDP – in other words, how much federal revenue the government will forego as a percentage of the economy.
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Tuesday, March 06, 2018
Top Things to Look Into When Considering Home Investment / Housing-Market / Investing 2018
By: Kavinesh_A
Investing into a new home or another property can take a significant toll on anyone`s budget. It is a very important investment to make, so you need to carefully examine a few things first before giving away your money. If you have a stable job and steady income then you are in good position to pursue your goal of buying a new house. However, buying new home takes time as well as effort. You have to go through a few processes first in order to make sure that you are getting good value for your investment. Finally, when you buy your new house you should also not forget to insure it. It is advisable for you to pick a good insurance package like iSelect - home & contents insurance so you will eliminate all your worries. Now check out the following things to look into when considering investing into a new home.
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Sunday, February 18, 2018
5 Reasons Why Commodities Are the Investment Place to be in 2018 / Commodities / Investing 2018
By: Richard_Mills
The stock market pullback of the last couple of weeks has shown that markets are jittery, and will likely be volatile for awhile as investors keep a vigil on rising bond yields (inflation) and potential interest rate hikes. In these uncertain times, one sector that appears to be holding its own, and then some, is commodities. Let’s examine why this is the case, and why commodities are going to be THE place to put your money in 2018. The correction
The stock market correction (let’s not call it a crash) that suddenly saw everyone’s trading apps turn red on Monday Feb. 5 shocked investors. The S&P 500 was off 4.1% at 2,648 - the worst fall in 6.5 years. The rot spread to Asian stock markets the next day, with Japan’s Topix index falling 6.3%, South Korea’s Kospi losing 2.6%, and Australia’s S&P/ASX 200 down by 3.7%.
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Friday, January 26, 2018
Here Is A Trusted Brokerage Business / Stock-Markets / Investing 2018
By: Kavinesh_A
Beginners should have the involvement to practice various trading strategies and also understand about trading policies. They can either take up a course or use books to learn. Practicing the strategies using a demo account gives better support. A number of online websites provide guidance to beginners in getting used to the market. Starting up with a reliable broker gives great advantages and people gain confidence to move ahead in the market. With demo accounts, traders can invest virtual money and see what happens and then get trained. Choosing the right brokerage firm is currently one of the most important risk factors.
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Thursday, January 18, 2018
Many Stock Market Investors Get Rich Out By Sheer Luck / InvestorEducation / Investing 2018
By: John_Mauldin
BY JARED DILLIAN : This is a story I have never told before and will never tell again.
I actually got my start in investing in a stock-picking competition in middle school. I picked Wang Laboratories…
Because…
WANG
Thirteen-year-old humor. Anyway, Wang was a flop, and I lost money on it. Talk about dating yourself—the old-timers will recall that Wang was actually an AMEX stock, the old curb exchange. I do miss the AMEX.
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Thursday, January 11, 2018
It’s Not Enough to Be Contrarian / Stock-Markets / Investing 2018
By: Chad_Champion
Barton Biggs was a guru hedge fund manager and global investment strategist.
He was also a serious student of World War II. His book Wealth, War & Wisdom is about what happened to stock markets and wealth during WW2.
Today is part one of a two-part series on the takeaways from this book.
This is important because it was during a time he calls “the most excruciating, destructive global disaster in all history.”
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Tuesday, January 09, 2018
Investment Advice That Probably No One Gave You Before / Stock-Markets / Investing 2018
By: John_Mauldin
BY PATRICK WATSON: Welcome to 2018.
Now is the time for New Year’s resolutions, so you might have important financial decisions to make.
If so, here’s a suggestion: Pay attention to that ugly prospectus, policy, or other disclosure that comes with your new stock or fund purchase. As you’ll learn in this article, it could save you from making a costly mistake.
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