Real estate can be an effective way for investors to hedge against inflation and potentially generate big returns. Buying physical property can be difficult and expensive for individual investors, but those investors can easily invest in real estate by buying shares of real estate investment trusts, or REITs. There are several types of REITs, but … Read more
Stocks trading under $10 can be attractive for investors looking to scoop up some cheap shares. Unfortunately, quality stocks trading for less than $10 are few and far between. Stocks priced at this level can be a red flag for investors that something serious is wrong with a company. Many of these stocks have challenged … Read more
Equity analysis is about discovering a stock’s inherent value and therefore its fair market price. Analysts look at data points like price-to-earnings ratios, book value, debt-to-equity ratios and other metrics. Some also consider technical factors like price momentum and trading patterns. A stock’s relative share price alone should never be the sole determining factor when … Read more
Artificial intelligence technology, for all the people talking about it, is still in its early stages. While a handful of technology names seem to dominate the space currently, investors looking to invest in AI may be wondering which companies are likely to do better as the field evolves. Other investors are clearly eager to jump … Read more
Are Utilities Stocks a Good Investment Today? Morningstar energy and utilities strategist Travis Miller sees reasons to invest in utilities, saying: “We think utilities’ dividends are poised for continued growth across the sector, as we forecast dividend growth in line with our median 6% earnings growth estimate. And going forward, we expect utilities’ dividend … Read more
The election of Donald Trump to another term in the White House is widely seen as a win for the oil and natural gas industry. “Natural gas production will continue to skyrocket in the Trump administration’s effort to produce more oil,” says Jason DeLorenzo, owner and principal of Ad Deum Funds, a registered investment advisor … Read more
Move over, AI. There’s another fast-moving technology that’s expected to generate massive financial gains in the second half of the 2020s. Quantum computing’s reputation is growing as a tech marvel that’s expected, like artificial intelligence, to change how every sector does business, from finance to energy to health care. A case in point: Quantum Insider … Read more
Health care stocks have underperformed in recent months on uncertainty surrounding the incoming Donald Trump administration, but they can often be a solid defensive play in an uncertain economy. People don’t typically reduce prescription drug purchases or delay procedures or trips to the doctor just because the economy slumps. The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid … Read more