Aline Medeiros | June 26, 2024
Consistent Outperformance: Six ETFs have surpassed the S&P 500 annually over the past five years. Geographic Diversity: The top ETFs include U.S.-listed funds, a pan-European fund, and a Taiwan-listed fund. Resilience in Down Markets: In 2022, these ETFs mitigated losses better than the S&P 500. In a remarkable display of resilience and strategic investing, six…
TipsForTraders | June 13, 2024
Warren Buffett, known as the “Oracle of Omaha,” has maintained a legendary status in the investing world for decades. His annual Berkshire Hathaway shareholders meeting attracts thousands of devoted investors, a testament to his unparalleled reputation and successful track record over the past fifty years. Buffett’s enduring investment philosophy of buying high-quality companies with globally…
TipsForTraders | June 9, 2024
After several years of aggressive interest rate hikes aimed at taming skyrocketing prices, countries around the world are now shifting their monetary policy approach. The European Central Bank (ECB) recently announced its first interest rate cut in five years, reducing its main lending rate from a historic high of 4% to 3.75%. This move followed…
TipsForTraders | May 17, 2024
Billionaire investor Stanley Druckenmiller, renowned for his stellar track record and his partnership with George Soros, has recently made noteworthy adjustments to his portfolio. His latest moves, disclosed in the quarterly 13F report filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission, reveal a significant shift towards small-cap stocks and selective divestments in prominent tech and pharma…
TipsForTraders | May 2, 2024
Qualcomm Inc. (QCOM) is emerging as a potentially underestimated player in the artificial intelligence (AI) hardware sector. Amid the expanding AI landscape, the company recently reported encouraging second-quarter results, which saw its shares climb nearly 4% in after-hours trading. This performance was bolstered by Qualcomm’s advancements in AI technologies, particularly in mobile and computing devices….
TipsForTraders | April 19, 2024
As the S&P 500 index soared 23% in the past six months, investors navigated through a landscape fraught with uncertainties, from delayed Fed rate cut expectations to escalating geopolitical tensions. However, recent market dynamics have shifted, with the S&P 500 encountering resistance and exhibiting signs of a short-term pullback. While this might sound ominous for…
TipsForTraders | April 4, 2024
The Walt Disney Company (NYSE:DIS) recently emerged victorious from a significant proxy battle under the strategic leadership of CEO Bob Iger, ensuring that all board members backed by the company were duly elected or re-elected. This victory not only signifies strong shareholder confidence in the current leadership and its strategic vision but also underscores the…
TipsForTraders | April 3, 2024
Ford Motor Company (NYSE:F) has seen its stock begin an upward movement since November, suggesting resilience and potential growth even amidst concerns that the demand for electric vehicles (EVs) may not reach previously expected heights. Ford, acknowledging a dip in the enthusiasm for electric models, has adjusted its strategy, notably scaling back the production of…
lovely | March 25, 2024
For investors accustomed to the dominant narrative that centers around the U.S. stock market’s supremacy over the last decade, the broader picture offers a compelling counter-narrative. Historical analysis stretching back over seven decades presents a more nuanced story, revealing periods, such as the 1970s and 1980s and the early 2000s, where Emerging Markets (EMs) significantly…
TipsForTraders | March 19, 2024
In the face of the ongoing US housing market predicament, characterized primarily by its dwindling affordability, Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell has unequivocally stated that tackling this issue does not fall within the purview of the Federal Reserve’s responsibilities. During a press conference in January, Powell made it clear, “We’re not targeting housing price inflation,…