They're often touted as a steady, low-risk way to invest your money. But a mutual fund investment isn't always a good idea.
On the surface, a mutual fund investment is a smart move for most investors. When you don't have the cash to buy in...
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Learn how you can reduce your U.S. capital gains tax - and find out if it's the right move for you
If you really want to scare someone, you don't have to dress up like a monster or jump out from behind a closet Nope...
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The message this week is to stay invested but don’t go crazy on the buy side and don’t get scared on the sell side. Just be measured and try not to do anything that’s uncharacteristic of what you would do in a “normal” market.
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Crista has updates on several portfolio stocks.
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From Cabot Top Ten Trader
Overall, the environment has remained the same for the past few weeks: The momentum in the market is very strong, and the price/volume action of leading stocks remains excellent, so you should remain bullish. That said, the risk of sharp...
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The environment hasn’t changed. It’s a very strong bull trend in the major indexes and most stocks, with our trend-following measures solidly positive.
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Our Emerging Markets Timer as found support in recent weeks, but that hasn’t been enough to produce a new buy signal.
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Let’s talk about a specific category of stocks that I like to buy after they fall from grace. These are famous stocks that don’t fall very often, but when they do, I like to snap them up because they’re almost always destined to And...
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The stocks in are our portfolio are gradually looking healthier, as bargain hunters invest more carefully, focusing on the stocks with the best prospects for real revenue growth and real earnings.
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Here we are in an up leg of a bull market that began three months ago. Since early October the S&P 500 has climbed 14%. With trade issues and Iran out of the headlines, the strong economy and low interest rates are driving higher...
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During any market drop, you might ask, "Should I sell my stocks?" Here are a few guidelines on when to sell stocks and when to hold them.
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The S&P 500 (SPX) index is up 10% since rising above its previous trading range in late November. While 10% is not necessarily a big move for a stock, it is definitely a big move for a major index.
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Special dividends are like surprise money for shareholders, though you can also seek out companies that are about to pay them. Here's how they work.
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This global investment bank thrilled investors last week by delivering record profit and revenue numbers, beating Wall Street’s fourth quarter 2019 revenue and earnings estimates.
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I break the best investment sites for small-cap investors into three categories: idea generation, stock analysis, idea capture. Here are a few that I like.
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The market is strong, our portfolio is full, and the prospects for the months ahead look good. Thus I continue to recommend that you be heavily invested in stocks that help you meet your investing goals.
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Stock Recommendation Tracker
The Stock Recommendation Tracker is a table that features all of the current recommendations in all of our portfolios. It’s a quick way for you to see what stocks are currently in our portfolios and will highlight new additions or any to...
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Stock Recommendation Tracker
The Stock Recommendation Tracker is a table that features all of the current recommendations in all of our portfolios. It’s a quick way for you to see what stocks are currently in our portfolios and will highlight new additions or any to...
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If you want to spread out your dividend payments, an ex-dividend date calendar is a handy way to keep track of all your payments. Here's how it works.
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This specialty chemical company is forecasted to grow at an annual rate of 13.2% over the next five years.
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