With the latest encouraging read on inflation sending the market on a high to end the first half of this year, the idea of acquiring the best forever stocks may seem overly cautious. After all, with sentiment strong on apparently justifiable reasons, investors may be better served with risk-on securities. Still, forever stock investments have
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Although it’s been a difficult year for biotechnology stocks, there are still plenty of reasons for investors to be bullish on the sector. Many of the biggest innovations in medicine are occurring at small and midsized biotech companies in the U.S. These are the incubators for medical advancements and where important scientific breakthroughs are happening.
Many investors keep talking about a recession and yet, there’s still no recession. Regardless, it’s got some investors looking for recession-proof stocks, while others are looking to buy stocks for an economic boom. Picking stocks for 2023 has not been an easy ride. Not many investors expected the Nasdaq to explode more than 30% in
As investors seek stable income streams and long-term growth opportunities, these three dividend-aristocrat stocks may be preferable. These companies have demonstrated their commitment to shareholders by consistently increasing dividends for years. The first stock boasts an impressive 65-year history of dividend increases. The company’s streamlined operations underpin it, focusing on growth markets and anticipating improved
As we enter the second half of 2023, growth stocks are showing promise. July has historically been a favorable month for tech-heavy Nasdaq stocks, with consistent gains throughout the past 15 years. While these patterns may be coincidental, it’s worth considering these three top growth stocks for potential summer investments. Here are three of the
Electric vehicle stocks are among the most popular choices for investors who seek triple-digit returns. These fast-growing businesses provide plenty of uncertainty and volatility. However, most of this volatility and uncertainly is already baked into many EV stocks, especially newer ones. Of course, the fact that so many EV stocks are so volatile precludes many
In general, a company’s stock tends towards fair valuation as awareness about it increases. Further, a stock is certain to get overvalued when everyone is talking about it or interested in buying. Therefore, it’s the under-the-radar stock picks that are worth buying as they are yet to get the attention they deserve, which results in
While your friendly financial advisor probably won’t direct you to this space, small-cap stock picks can be worth your while, so long as you understand the volatility risks and don’t unreasonably stretch yourself. To set definitions, small-cap investments refer to companies which feature a market capitalization between $250 million to $2 billion. Fundamentally, intrepid investors
A controversial segment of the market, the concept of strong penny stocks nevertheless carries a certain charm. Now, let’s get something straight. Investing in this extremely risky space carries with it obvious dangers. Because of their low price and lack of attention (trading volume), these publicly traded securities can be wildly volatile. Don’t wager more
You’re not alone if you’re looking for cheap growth stocks to buy before they bounce back. Many investors are searching for bargains in the market, hoping to catch the next big winner before it takes off. But finding these hidden gems is not easy, especially in a market that favors high-flying tech stocks over other
Under-the-radar stocks have provided compelling returns in 2023. Indeed, the rally this year has been mostly concentrated in a few key sectors, such as technology and artificial intelligence. However, snapping up oversold stocks typically sets up portfolios for substantial long-term gains. That’s no different right now than at any other time in history. Of course,
For investors with a small portfolio, there is a temptation to buy low-price stocks to add diversification. Indeed, the penny stocks space (stocks valued under $5) provides a greater likelihood of finding relatively high-return options. Of course, many of these speculative names won’t pan out. However, there are dozens of stocks under $20 that are
Artificial intelligence (AI) will never be able to predict with 100% accuracy where a given share price will be at a given moment. Currently, investors can merely leverage ChatGPT and Google Sheets machine learning to help guide their judgment. That’s what I have done here. Those tools essentially help investors gather information quicker than they
While the market offers myriad avenues for high-risk speculation, the best penny stocks under $1 may present some of the most sweat-inducing, blood-pressure-racing moments ever. Yeah, sure, they’re priced below a buck – what can go wrong? Well, plenty of things can go wrong. Let’s set the proper framework here. Of course, we all know
Most investors agree that a portfolio should have both blue-chip stocks and high-quality growth stocks. However, it’s also necessary to have 10% to 15% of expose in your portfolio to high-risk high return stocks. It’s these stocks that can be healthy return catalysts. To a large extent, these high-risk high return stocks come from the
Many tech stocks have been doing well in 2023. The Invesco QQQ Trust Series 1 (NASDAQ:QQQ) is up roughly 40% year-to-date (YTD). This benchmark contains the top tech companies, but not every company in the index is up 40% YTD. Top winners like Nvidia (NASDAQ:NVDA) have outsized presence in the index and played more of
Investors continue to worry about a recession, and for good reason. There are concerning developments all around the domestic and global economy. However, the price action in the stock market remains impressive. It’s got investors looking for recession-resistant stocks, and we’re finding it in consumer spending stocks. Specifically, e-commerce stocks are sticking out to us
Survivorship bias is one of the biggest issues when selecting buy and hold stocks to own for the next 50 years. What is survivorship bias? Investopedia defines it as “the tendency to view the performance of existing stocks or funds in the market as a representative comprehensive sample without regarding those that have gone bust.
On this Independence Day, given all the buzz about artificial intelligence (AI), I can’t help but wonder if the word “independence” will soon take on a whole new meaning. What will freedom look like by 2030, even 2025? Let’s say we do create a new generation of AI technologies that can clean homes, mow lawns,
The space sector is heating up and experiencing exponential growth. The commercial space industry was worth $32.7 billion in 2021 and is currently forecasted to grow at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 6% in the coming years. Unsurprisingly, a growing number of private sector companies are entering the space sector to provide in-demand