May 2022 National Survey: Nearly 1-in-3 Americans Feel Inflation at the Grocery Store More Than Anywhere Else, Disproportionately Affecting Women and Mothers
Key Takeaways: 32.8% of Americans are feeling the impacts of inflation on their grocery bill more than anywhere else Inflation is hurting women more than men at the grocery store; men more than women at the gas station Young Americans aged 25 to 34 are over twice as...
May 2022 Newsletter: Bitcoin Continues to Slide to Discount Prices, Crude Oil Surrenders Some Gains
Recession fears continue to loom over the markets as investors adopt a risk-off attitude across most asset classes. With the war in Ukraine in the background, inflation, energy costs, and supply chain instability continue to be major concerns. Along with inflation...
Which Type of Portfolio Might a Young Investor Who Is Not Afraid of Risk Choose?
The title states it clearly: which type of portfolio might a young investor who is not afraid of risk choose? The typical portfolio of a young investor who is not afraid of risk will, of course, have a large allocation to risky assets. Assets that have a higher risk...
Inflation Hedges: Crypto Strategies for Hedging Against Inflation Using Bitcoin and Digital Assets
Maybe you’ve heard a story about someone who sold their home, then took some time off to consider their next moves, only to find a few months later that their assets had depreciated by 10-20% and the housing market wouldn’t let them back in at a comparable level. I...
April 2022 Newsletter: Are Investors Betting on a Recession? First Inverted 5-Year/10-Year Yield Curve Since 2006
Financial markets are still recovering from the invasion of Ukraine. Volatility remains high in the broad stock market, although the S&P 500 has recovered most of its lost ground. At the time of writing the broad stock index was at 4575.52, still down 4% from the...
Most Volatile Stocks: List of The Fastest Movers
Volatile stocks are a day trader's dream come true. They provide a large enough price range, even in one day, to reap large rewards. The wide high and low numbers allow day traders space for entry and exit. Even if they initially place a trade in the wrong direction,...
Trading Software: The Best Tools for Trading Stocks Ranked (2023)
The financial services industry offers a variety of trading software platforms for day traders, swing traders, and algo traders. As a trader or investor, you’ll often ask yourself how to know what stocks to buy? These platforms offer charting and technical analysis,...
Roth IRA Conversion: Everything You Need to Know About “Backdoor” Roth IRAs (2022)
If you are a high-income earner, you may be limited in what amount you can contribute to a Roth IRA, or not allowed to contribute whatsoever. Thanks to a tax loophole it is still possible to get your extra savings into a Roth IRA, with what is known as a Backdoor Roth...
March 2022 Alternative Investing Newsletter: Alternative Asset Markets on the Rise Amid War in Europe; Stocks Remain Volatile
This week, the world has looked on with horror at the ongoing developments in Ukraine. As Russia's military continues its invasion of Ukraine, global markets have reacted with volatility. At the time of writing, the S&P 500 (.SPX: INDEX) is down slightly since the...
AMC Stock: Predictions for 2022
Company Outline AMC stock (AMC:NYSE) takes the top spot as the largest movie theatre company in the US, Europe, and worldwide. The company has 950 theatres spread across the globe with 10,500 screens. The company was started by Maurice, Edward, and Barney Dubinsky...
