Risks and rewards associated with gold investment have been the subject of incredible interest from investors for countless decades. Dating back to its role as money thousands of years ago in the most significant ancient civilizations, gold has served to preserve wealth. It has been an insurance product against economic uncertainty. But is it a …
Investing in Meme Stocks: Are Meme Stocks Real Investments?
Investing in Meme Stocks is a trend that has captivated retail traders, shaken hedge funds, and upended traditional notions of market fundamentals. What began as a digital joke evolved into a financial movement, blending pop culture, internet virality, and financial markets into a chaotic yet captivating spectacle. Meme stocks—stocks driven by social media hype rather …
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10 Indicators to Gauge Market Health Without Analysis Paralysis
When it comes to studying the financial markets, investors frequently have to sift through huge amounts of data and conflicting points of view. How can investors find their way through these waters cluttered with noise? The answer is to look at a few solid, simple-to-understand metrics. These signals aid in evaluating the health of the …
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Recession vs Inflation: Understanding the Economic Impact and How They Intersect
The terms “recession vs inflation” often dominate news headlines and economic discussions, yet many people struggle to fully understand what these terms mean and how they impact the broader economy. Inflation measures the rate at which prices for goods and services rise, eroding purchasing power over time. A recession, on the other hand, is a …
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Impact of the US-China Trade War on the Economy
I would love to know how it all started. Still, we are between the world’s two biggest economies that dramatically influence local markets, consumers, political contexts, and the world. The trade war between China and the US, which saw tariffs as the first stage of the dispute, is now characterized by the playing around in …
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What Does It Mean to Rebalance Your Portfolio?
Rebalancing your portfolio is an important strategy that helps keep your investments aligned with your long-term financial goals and risk tolerance. As markets fluctuate, the value of different asset classes in your portfolio—like stocks, bonds, and real estate—will rise and fall. Over time, some assets may become overrepresented, while others might become underrepresented. Rebalancing is …
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Is Market Capitalization the Same as Market Valuation?
Understanding the difference between “market capitalization” and “market valuation” is essential for investors and anyone analyzing the financial worth of a company. Although these terms may seem similar, they have distinct meanings and applications in the world of finance. Market capitalization, often referred to as market cap, is a straightforward calculation that reflects a company’s …
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Largest companies in the world
Today’s biggest companies are small when compared to dinosaurs 300 years ago, and the wealth is more evenly distributed. This report is a summary of largest companies world-wide. The top 10 are Notice that the list of largest companies by revenue is quite different Key highlights • Three industries show significant upward trends: Industrials (+153%), …
World markets
This post considers worlds markets performance within a long timeframe. The markets signal rotation. SENSEX is as strong as ever, but Chinese indices are under pressure and European indices are rising. S&P and Nikkei are relatively neutral. Strong volatility everywhere. Maybe volatility will subside when Greece politics and Crude price get balanced.
Short guide for absolute beginner
If you are an absolute beginner to the investment world: 1. Understand the idea of modern portfolio management 2. Read this description of assets and asset types. 3. Understand indicators –Economic indicators –Candlestick patterns –Bollinger bands 4. Open investing.com and look at indicators 5. Start reading seekingalpha.com”>blog 6. See the simplest tactics in our book. …
