When you think of a defensive stock, a technology company is probably the last place you’d go. Traditionally, the technology sector has been home to aggressive growth stocks with high earnings, and large swings in volatility. But as technology becomes more essential for everyday business, tech companies start to change into a more defensive economic…
The markets have been experiencing high volatility as we approach the end of the year. Stock charts over the past few months have looked more like a roller coaster ride than a stable investment option. But in the midst of the chaos, there are always certain stocks and sectors that remain relatively immune. Non-cyclical sectors…
While the S&P-500 (SPY) and Nasdaq Composite have had a solid year with an 8% return and 17% return, respectively, the Retail Sector (XRT) has lagged considerably, impacted by promotional activity to unwind bloated inventory levels and continued worries about consumer demand. This has especially been the case when it comes to brands with a…
It’s been a choppy year for the major market averages and we’ve seen quite bifurcated returns across sectors. Several tech stocks are putting up solid returns, energy is struggling to gain any traction, financial stocks are being hit hard due to fears of bank runs, and defensive stocks are continuing their outperformance that began last…
One of the best ways to consistently outperform the market is to look for attractive businesses that are undervalued due to short-term issues or shifts in sentiment. One can then allocate exposure to these stocks until sentiment shifts back in favor or a positive development leads to a more normalized trading multiple for the stock.…
2023 has been a much better year for the major market averages, with the Nasdaq Composite sporting a 15% return after coming off one of its worst performances in years. However, the small-cap and especially micro-cap space hasn’t seen nearly the love and many names continue to plumb new lows despite improving fundamentals. One name…
While the major market averages have resumed their upward trajectory following a brief departure amid fears of bank runs last month, the real winner this year has been the Gold Juniors Index (GDXJ), which is sporting a 13% year-to-date gain. However, not all companies have performed the same and some have suffered violent declines, with…
It’s been a volatile year for investors in the major market averages and while some growth stocks have done quite well and climbed more than 50% off their lows, most have struggled to make much upside progress with gains being fleeting. This is frustrating to say the least for many investors, and especially those that…
While commodity stocks often allure many investors given their ability to return upwards of 200% in a strong year, they are not for the faint of heart. This is because cyclical stocks can rise just as quickly as they fall, they regularly retrace over 70% of their advances and they can be extremely volatile. It’s…
In a market where positive returns could be fleeting due to abnormal volatility, stocks offering high yields can be very attractive options given that they guarantee returns and often help to smooth portfolio volatility. Some of the best candidates that fit this bill are TC Energy (TRP) and Enbridge (ENB), and ideally one wants to…
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