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Fears about the social and economic impact of the spreading coronavirus, along with general concern that stock markets have run too far, too fast, having shaken many investors’ confidence lately.
So it’s not surprising that stories resonating with MarketWatch readers this past week include investing advice from respected stock-market veterans including hedge-fund manager Ray Dalio and technical-analysis guru Ralph Acampora. Read what these experts have to say about how to keep your portfolio afloat when troubling news washes over the markets. Plus, find out if stocks can support you in retirement, and learn about taxes on capital gains and the benefits and risks of exchange-traded funds.
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‘Godfather’ of technical analysis says stock-market downturn is going to get worse:
‘I am looking at a 10% drop maybe a little bit more,’ warns Ralph Acampora.
‘Godfather’ of technical analysis says stock-market downturn is going to get worse:
Ray Dalio explains how he plans to hedge risk amid the coronavirus scare
“The best investment strategy is to be smartly diversified across geographic locations, across asset classes, and across currencies,” Ray Dailio, the famed hedge-fund manager, advises.
Ray Dalio explains how he plans to hedge risk amid the coronavirus scare
The main reason for the stock market’s decline is NOT the coronavirus
The real culprit is that investors had become too bullish, as market-sentiment indicators show.
The main reason for the stock market’s decline is NOT the coronavirus
The bull market’s final top is not investors’ biggest worry right now
Many investors are skeptical of the market’s strength, which is bullish, writes Mark Hulbert.
The bull market’s final top is not investors’ biggest worry right now
Why it can pay to buy the stocks of companies you love to hate
Start your search for diamonds in the rough by looking through the list of the most despised companies.
Why it can pay to buy the stocks of companies you love to hate
Will the stock market be able to support you in your retirement?
10 different forecasting models are evaluated.
Will the stock market be able to support you in your retirement?
What are capital gains – and how do they impact investments and taxes?
Here’s how you can manage your capital gains and losses to make sure you’re getting the most out of your investments while reducing your tax bill.
What are capital gains – and how do they impact investments and taxes?
What are the benefits and risks of ETFs?
Exchange-traded funds are convenient, inexpensive and hold diverse investments. But buyer beware: if you trade them frequently, that can undo their tax benefit.
What are the benefits and risks of ETFs?
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