Growth investing can seem deceptively simple on the surface. In a nutshell, it involves identifying a company growing faster than the rest of the market, then betting that someone else will be willing to pay more for each dollar of earnings it generates in the future. The challenge isn’t finding these companies. The real difficulty is twofold: Investors need confidence…
Hedge fund managers and exchange-traded fund, or ETF, managers used the first-quarter market dip to start snapping up shares of once-robust stocks that had turned sluggish. By the end of May, hedge fund managers had purchased global stocks at the fastest rate since late 2024. With the futures markets now pricing in roughly a 60% probability of the Fed cutting rates by…
When a new financial instrument launches and amasses assets fast, that’s usually a sign that the investment type, rather than the specific vehicle, is in high demand. The Simplify Government Money Market exchange-traded fund (ticker: SBIL) made its debut on July 15, and quickly grew to $2.1 billion in assets under management (AUM) within a week. Money market ETFs offer…
The American retirement system is still in pretty good shape compared to those in other countries. But a lot of that rosy scenario relies on the assumption that lawmakers will act in the best interests of seniors. They may well do so going forward, but the latest actions in Congress are concerning, as is the latest report from the trustees of Social…
The artificial intelligence (AI) boom promises to revolutionize many industries, but it’s also guaranteed to guzzle a lot of water. Between the water needed to cool computer equipment at data centers and generate the electricity needed for those centers, researchers estimate that global AI demand could account for 4.2 billion to 6.6 billion cubic meters of water withdrawal in 2027. And that’s…
The tax bill passed by the House of Representatives on May 22 includes some big changes for families. It increases the child tax credit, introduces a new tax-deferred account with government contributions for new babies, expands eligible expenses for health savings accounts, and proposes a tax break for interest on certain car loans. It would also make a variety of…
Sometimes, it’s better to have a low guaranteed return than it is to take a big risk that might pay off (or might not). That’s the approach more people are taking amid tariffs and geopolitical tensions. Fixed index annuities offer guaranteed returns for their investors. The baseline interest is different for each annuity, but fixed index annuities have the potential…
Just because you don’t hear too much about low-priced stocks under $20 on Bloomberg Business, CNBC, or Fox Business, doesn’t mean you should ignore or avoid them. There can be tremendous potential in lower-priced stocks, and neglecting them can cost you. High-quality stocks that happen to be trading at below $20 often fly under the radar of Wall Street and…
It can be hard to invest in AI through stock picking alone. To do it well, you’d need a firm grasp of advanced technical concepts, deep insight into competitive dynamics, and a close eye on evolving global regulations. For the average retail investor, that’s a tall order. “We’re in the early stages of the AI cycle, and proper diversification is extremely important – be…
There’s no shortage of tax-sheltered investment accounts available to ordinary Americans looking to minimize their annual bill to the IRS. Some of the most popular options include workplace 401(k) plans, Roth IRAs and even health savings accounts (HSAs). Depending on the account, you might benefit from upfront deductions, tax-deferred growth or even tax-free withdrawals. But all three have one thing…