Dividend yielding stocks can offer stability in volatile markets. If you are an investor and are willing to take a little more risk, then dividend yielding stocks can offer reliable payments on top of the possibility of price appreciation of the underlying asset. Not All Dividend Stocks Are the Same Beware that not all dividend […]
Are there any stocks under $3 that pay a dividend? Let’s be honest, you aren’t going to find a lot of quality names in this price range. Most stocks trading this low aren’t paying a dividend, and the ones who do have most likely seen a recent sell-off in their share price. Their dividends might […]
Why did Silicon Valley Bank fail? There are several reasons why the bank fell so quickly, but it mainly boils down to interest rate risk, liquidity risk, and a bad business model without any oversight or regulation. Interest Rate Risk SVB was exposed to interest rate risk as the Fed has been busy raising interest […]
What stocks should you invest in during a recession? A recession can be a challenging time for an investor, and the market is often beaten down. There can be opportunities, however. If you know where to look and know what typically does well during recessionary times you can protect your investments and even make gains. […]
Investing is usually a very meticulous, staid, and research-intensive practice. People usually invest in real estate, the stock market, fine art, and so on. And since what you don’t know can cost you a lot, many people are scared of the concept. About half of Americans don’t own stock and never invest. But what if […]
Mortgage rates are pushing towards 7%. Homebuyer activity is already at a 28-year low, and the latest surge in rates is making things worse. Would be buyers are feeling the pinch of higher potential payments while home prices remain stubbornly high. Current Rates Rates climbed a half point in February bring the average rate on […]
Should you pick stocks at random? Doing so is the same as guessing, but is there any advantage? Do professionals who pick stocks for a living have any advantage over just picking randomly? Can a professional beat an index fund? Here is a look at the concept of random stock picking. Random Stock Picking Random […]
Retail investors are investing a record amount of money into the markets. Individual investors are piling a record $1.5 billion into the stock market every day. This pace has kept up over the past month and is the largest ever recorded. Favorite Stocks Tesla is at the top of the list for investors with $9.7 […]
How many shares of stock should you buy? There is no one answer to this question, as it will depend on your personal goals and financial situation. There are however a few basic guidelines that you can follow. How Many Shares Can You Buy? The most basic question is how many shares you can buy. […]
Where are advisors telling their clients to invest their money? With interest rates rising another quarter of a point, where can you invest your money? Here is what the experts are saying. Cash Keeping your money in cash is becoming a no-brainer as rates continue to rise. The average APY at an online savings account […]