Interconnected relationships define the market. Rising inflation is usually associated with rising commodity prices and an inverse correlation with stock and bond prices. The latest inflation data shows the inflation rate at 5.3%. The 10-year Treasury yield is struggling to keep pace at just 1.36%. But for savvy investors who know where to look, that…
Inflation is one of the most damaging and persistent portfolio enemies. It eats away at profits and can do significant damage over a long period. Even something relatively minor adds up, thanks to the magic of compounding. But there are ways of staying ahead of the curve and even using inflation to boost portfolio profits.…
The volatile market environment has made it more difficult for investors to generate positive returns this year. This is especially true for investors that chased growth in Q1 or focused on unprofitable stocks. However, one area that has outperformed after more than a decade of underperformance relative to growth is value stocks. The major benefit…
Value investors need to have a different mindset than other types of investors. Sometimes that means they go against their instincts. They look for stocks that are near 52-week lows instead of stocks with bullish momentum and positive analyst reviews. Being slightly out of step with what’s currently popular can often be the fast track…
In general, large-cap stocks don’t experience a lot of movement over a relatively short period. They are too big to be easily impacted by changes in the economic cycle. As such, investors usually see them as somewhat defensive regardless of their sector. Momentum, whether positive or negative, is a powerful thing. The larger the company,…
Defensive stocks are the first thing most investors turn to when market uncertainty begins to climb. While sectors like utilities, healthcare, and consumer staples may top the list of choices, there’s another industry that can go unnoticed – ‘sin’ stocks. ‘Sin’ stocks are named such due to the nature of their business – generally casinos…
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