On of the simplest and easiest ways to reduce risk in a portfolio is diversification. Holding assets spread across different types, classes, countries, etc. not only reduces risks but also provides a cushion to a portfolio when markets head south as we witnessed in December 2018. The following chart shows the importance of diversification as …
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The bull market in U.S. stocks turns 10 years old today according to a Journal article. However most investors don’t care because unlike the previous bull runs this one doesn’t have the same feel. In March 2009, stocks reached their bear market trough and investors felt like a depression was on the horizon. But the …
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Biotech stocks are the ultimate speculator stocks. Companies in this industry can soar to astonishing levels in a short period of time or vice versa. It is not uncommon for biotech equities to shoot up by 50% or 100% in a single day. Of course, they are also the other way around where these stocks …
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Bear markets are not always preceded by recessions and vice versa. The relationship between these two are tenuous at best. I came across an interesting piece by Liz Ann Sonders at Schwab on this topic. From the article: Stock market relative to recessions What should we expect from the stock market during a recession? Should …
Amazon.com, Inc(AMZN), Alibaba Group Holding Limited (BABA) and Mercadolibre Inc(MELI) are the top three online retailers in the world. Amazon dominates the US market though its increasingly under threat from competitors. From a seller of books the retailer has grown to be an advertising powerhouse and a leader in cloud services through its AWS division. …
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