The Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation Trust’s investment portfolio is worth $42.3 billion as of Dec. 31, according to the trust’s latest 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission on Feb. 14. That’s up from $38.9 billion as of Sept. 30. What changed with the Gates Foundation Trust’s portfolio in the last three months of 2023? The trust pared…
David and I delve into past stock market performance to see whether history is repeating itself. As the bubble continues to grow what could start the deflation and how fast could that take effect? Key questions and topics David asked me include: Do you still think a market correction is coming and why? What is different this time from the…
Penny stocks are polarizing — either you love them, or you hate them. I fall into the former camp. While these micro-cap stocks come with ample risk, the reward potential is unparalleled if you pick the right ones before they catch fire. I’m talking triple-digit returns in some cases. But you need nerves of steel, and the willingness to accept…
As the digital drumbeat of the cryptocurrency march continues, many potential investors wonder if the Bitcoin (BTC) party has already reached its peak. The leading cryptocurrency has gained 118% over the last year, including an 82% jump in just four months. With Bitcoin’s history of dramatic price peaks and the recent buzz around its upcoming “halving,” it’s only fair to pose the…
There are a lot of cutting-edge technologies driving the stock market right now. Artificial intelligence (AI) remains the main driver. But there are other fast-growing segments where revolutionary companies are seeing their share prices take off amid accelerating growth. Electric vehicles, online banking, e-commerce, cryptocurrency mining, cybersecurity, and data analytics are some of the sectors where companies are starting to emerge as growth…
Today we’ll cover one of my favorite traditions, which is fading the opinions of analysts. You know, the guys who typically slap a Buy rating on everything they see? It sounds counterintuitive, but we don’t want Buy ratings on our stocks. Give us Holds and Sells and general apathy. Or, even better, disgust. Bearish calls are better because upgrades are the future for the hated…
Usually, I’m a buy-and-hold investor. But I do dabble in momentum investing occasionally. One key factor in momentum investing is to pick climbing stocks beloved by large investors. Another factor investors can use to determine whether equities are good momentum stocks to buy is whether they hold their own, even on days when the stock market is going down. Finally,…
The stock market finished in uncharted territory on Friday as the S&P 500 closed above 5,000 points for the first time in its history. The large-cap benchmark closed on Friday at 5,027, up by about 29 points on the day, as it had finished on Thursday at 4,998. The index actually touched 5,000 on Thursday during intraday trading, but it did not…
As the character Morpheus in The Matrix movies might put it: “What if I told you… that virtual, augmented and mixed reality can make you rich?” In a technology industry known for jargon, VR/AR/MR is among the most frequently cited acronyms today. It’s one of the most disruptive innovations to emerge since the advent of the Internet, as well as…
Cheap stocks are attractive to many investors who have modest means. After all, the most expensive stocks, including Chipotle Mexican Grill Inc. (ticker: CMG), Autozone Inc. (AZO) and Booking Holdings Inc. (BKNG), can trade for more than $2,000 for a single share. If you’re looking for cheap stocks to buy under $20, then this list will provide you with a few…