The easiest way to build wealth is to find great companies, hold them for years, and let them grow over time. The consumer goods sector is one of my favorite spots to find such companies. Their pricing power, consumer-facing products, and recognizable brands make consumer goods companies a fit for just about anyone. But stocks aren’t created equally; that’s why…
One thing that can make investing seem daunting and intimidating is how quickly things change in the markets. Knowing which stocks to own and which ones are hot buys right now can turn investing into a part-time job. But if you stick with large, established businesses that have bright futures, it doesn’t have to be that complicated or difficult. There…
The stock market has soared in recent years, with the S&P 500 up by more than 55% since its lowest point in late 2022. But stock prices can’t keep surging forever, and there will be a pullback sooner or later. Around 26% of investors are feeling pessimistic about where the market will be six months from now, according to a July 2024…
Shares in these three companies have all experienced a significant dip so far in 2024, lagging behind the S&P 500 index’s 14.6% gain over the same period. However, compelling evidence suggests that all three are positioned to outperform the market in the second half and beyond. Here’s why. This post originally appeared at The Motley Fool.
This cloud software stock has a rare combination of strong growth, an economic moat, and reasonable valuation. Undervalued stocks are rare gems in today’s stock market. They can be hard to find, but they can be lucrative for investors who look for the right features. This stock is one of the more impressive companies available on the market today, and the stock’s…
Investors often try to get rich quick, buying shares of stocks that are rocketing higher. The problem is that those stocks sometimes flame out in the end. A more reliable way to build generational wealth is to have a strong foundation of boring, reliable companies. It’s even better if those companies pay dividends that can be reinvested over time. Right…
For much of cryptocurrencies existence, short-term trading strategies that seek to benefit from high volatility and sudden momentum shifts defined the cryptocurrency market. But with the recent arrival of institutional investors, as well as new thinking about how crypto could represent an entirely new asset class, that appears to be changing. More thinking is going into how to make crypto…
Investing doesn’t need to be hard. Just a couple of well-chosen exchange-traded funds (ETFs) can make it easy — and lucrative. Read on to learn about two great ETFs that can help you safely profit from the growth of the global economy and instantly diversify your portfolio with exposure to thousands of stocks. This post originally appeared at The Motley…
It’s common to seek guidance from people who have reached the top of their craft. Younger athletes tend to listen more closely when it’s a professional athlete giving advice; students tend to pay more attention when it’s coming from a professor; investors tend to take notes about money when it’s coming from a billionaire — particularly when those billions came…
The stock market has been showing some softness of late. And while that may be discouraging to investors, a pullback can make for a great buying opportunity, especially when you’re holding on for the long haul. There is no shortage of deals out there for investors to consider. These stocks all deserve to be trading at far higher prices, and…