Investing can be a rollercoaster. You might have heard of "HODLing, " which means holding onto an investment, especially in cryptocurrency, regardless of short-term price fluctuations. For some, this strategy has paid off big time. Take Bitcoin, for example. In 2013, it was trading around $950. Now,
Ever thought about investing more in bonds to boost future returns? Vanguard is suggesting just that. They've created a model portfolio that leans heavily on fixed income, with about 60% in bonds and 40% in stocks. This is different from the typical 60/40 portfolio. Why? Vanguard believes higher bon
MicroStrategy, known for its data visualization tools, has caught investors' attention for its big bet on Bitcoin. The company started buying Bitcoin in 2020, and by 2024, it owned nearly 2% of the world's Bitcoin supply. This move made MicroStrategy's stock price skyrocket, turning it into one of t
The Federal Reserve decided to trim interest rates by a quarter percentage point on December 19. But they also tweaked their forecast, hinting that rate cuts won't speed up. Are high yields still the hot commodity for investors? Let's dig in! Investors often chase after stocks that promise high ret
Ever wondered if your investment strategy is truly the best among many options? A clever test, called the intersection-union test, helps answer this question. This test compares the Sharpe ratio of your chosen investment strategy with others. Unlike other tests, it considers the fact that investment
In investment, the Sharpe Ratio is used to measure the performance of a strategy. But how do you know if your strategy is the best among many options? Enter the Intersection-Union Test. This test is like a competition where you compare the Sharpe Ratio of your benchmark strategy with others. The coo
ARK Invest's CEO, Cathie Wood, is confident that the next U. S. president will be friendly to tech innovation, regardless of whether it's Trump or Harris. She sees a coming boom due to reduced regulations, a view shared by both candidates, according to Wood. The firm's ARK Innovation ETF (ARKK) is u
Warren Buffett, the chairman of Berkshire Hathaway, has been shedding shares of Apple and Bank of America, but there are three stocks he's holding onto for the long haul. These stocks, which he calls "truly wonderful" businesses, have unique advantages that make them stand out. American Express, a
Bitcoin is making waves, climbing towards $70, 000, while gold hit a record $2, 733 per ounce. Investors are flocking to these assets due to global uncertainty, like the Fed’s rate cuts and tensions in the Middle East. But which one is a better investment? Matthew Hougan, Chief Investment Officer at
Tesla Inc. (NASDAQ: TSLA) has been making waves lately. Its third-quarter earnings report was a big hit, sending its stock prices soaring. The company beat its earnings per share (EPS) estimates by a solid $0. 12, with non-GAAP EPS coming in at $0. 72. This isn't surprising for those who follow the
