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How to invest in the S&P 500 without betting hard on the ‘FAAMG’ stocks that are 20% of the index
Equal-weight S&P 500 ETF plays no favorites.
How to invest in the S&P 500 without betting hard on the ‘FAAMG’ stocks that are 20% of the index
Donald Trump would want this baseball team to win the World Series
‘World Series Predictor’ says American League favors Republicans, National League favors Democrats — if only the record proved it.
Donald Trump would want this baseball team to win the World Series
Only two other times since George Washington was president has the U.S. stock market been as far above trend as it is now
The internet bubble in 2000, the 1973-74 bear market — and the current market — are alarming outliers in the U.S. market’s 227-year history..
Only two other times since George Washington was president has the U.S. stock market been as far above trend as it is now
‘Trump stocks’ have significantly lagged the U.S. market since 2016 — while ‘Clinton stocks’ have soared
Investors should be wary of predictions about stocks to buy if Biden or Trump wins the 2020 election, writes Mark Hulbert.
‘Trump stocks’ have significantly lagged the U.S. market since 2016 — while ‘Clinton stocks’ have soared
Many stock investors are too young to remember Black Monday in October 1987 — why that’s a problem
Those who don’t remember stock market history will be in for a surprise when the next crash occurs.
Many stock investors are too young to remember Black Monday in October 1987 — why that’s a problem
Why those highly paid investing pros do worse than a 401(k) committed to a boring stock index fund
High fees take a toll on performance, no matter how bright and brilliant you are, writes Michal Edesess.
Why those highly paid investing pros do worse than a 401(k) committed to a boring stock index fund
S&P 500 corporate boards lack diversity, but these top companies are leading change — and the stock market rewards them
‘Quality shareholders’ understand that a wide variety of backgrounds makes a business better, writes Lawrence Cunningham.
S&P 500 corporate boards lack diversity, but these top companies are leading change — and the stock market rewards them
The high yields on municipal bonds are tempting, but you need to be mindful of these hidden risks
It’s best to hold your own bonds managed by a professional.
The high yields on municipal bonds are tempting, but you need to be mindful of these hidden risks
Wanted: Stock investors with time and money to support profitable, well-run companies
Businesses with long-term focus seek like-minded shareholders.
Wanted: Stock investors with time and money to support profitable, well-run companies
FOMO is every investor’s worst enemy. Here’s how to fight it
Face the fear of missing out so you don’t miss new opportunities.
FOMO is every investor’s worst enemy. Here’s how to fight it
How to know if your children are ready to take over your business
Financial advisers encourage entrepreneurs to put together a succession plan years before retirement.
How to know if your children are ready to take over your business
What to know about home builder stocks in times of crisis
Here’s how home builder stocks have adapted since the 2008 recession, and how they’re weathering the pandemic today.
What to know about home builder stocks in times of crisis
