Tom Lee from Fundstrat has garnered attention for his “Granny Shots” portfolio, a curated list of stocks aimed at outperforming the S&P 500 while maintaining a risk-conscious approach. For August 2024, the portfolio included a mix of well-established companies spread across various sectors, designed to capitalize on tactical opportunities. The…
Nvidia’s Latest Earnings: A Snapshot and the Market’s Surprising Reaction
Nvidia, a titan in the semiconductor and technology industry, recently announced its latest earnings report, which surpassed even the most optimistic expectations. With revenues soaring to $30.04 billion—an impressive 122.4% year-over-year (YoY) increase— and net income skyrocketing to $16.6 billion, up 168% YoY, Nvidia continues to assert its dominance in…
Dip Buying: Navigating the Moving Averages in Your Investment Strategy
Dip Buying and how to Navigate the 50-Day and 200-Day Moving Averages in Your Investment Strategy is important to long term success. Investors often grapple with the question of when to buy a stock, especially during market downturns or corrections. One common strategy that surfaces during these times is “dip…
Debunking Stock Market Myths: Separating Fact from Fiction
Debunking Stock Market Myths and Separating Fact from Fiction is an important skill for the long term investor. Investing in the stock market is often seen as a daunting and complex endeavor, shrouded in myths and misconceptions that discourage many from participating. These myths create unnecessary fear and anxiety, preventing…
Adjusting Your Mindset: Why Day-to-Day Stock Prices Do Not Matter
Adjust Your Mindset and Discover Why Day-to-Day Stock Prices Shouldn’t Dictate Your Investment Decisions As an investor, it’s easy to get caught up in the daily fluctuations of the stock market. One common sentiment you might hear—and perhaps have experienced yourself—is the frustration that “as soon as I buy a…
What Buy-and-Hold Investors Can Learn from Puts and Calls on a Potential Stock
Buy-and-Hold Investors Can Learn from Puts and Calls on a Potential Stock but should you adjust your investment strategy based on this information? Investors who practice the buy-and-hold strategy often focus on fundamentals like earnings, revenue growth, management quality, and industry position when evaluating a stock. However, understanding the options…
What are Algo Funds and How Do They Impact the Stock Market
Understanding Algo Funds and How They Impact the Stock Market and What Investors Can Learn is something I have been thinking about lately. Introduction In recent years, the term “algo funds” has gained significant attention in the investment world. These funds, driven by complex algorithms, have transformed the landscape of…
Navigating Uncertainty: How a Potential September Interest Rate Cut Could Impact the Markets
Navigating Uncertainty and How a Potential September Interest Rate Cut by the Fed Could Impact the Markets is something everyone on pondering. The U.S. economy is currently at a crossroads, with a mixture of economic indicators painting a complex picture. On one hand, inflation has been gradually declining, albeit not…
September Market Trends: What to Expect in a U.S. Election Year
September Market Trends: What to Expect, Especially in a U.S. Election Year September is notorious in the stock market for being a particularly challenging month. Historically, it has been a month where stock performance often declines, earning it the reputation as the worst month for the markets. This phenomenon, often…
How to Evaluate Sector Weaknesses: Short-Term Trends or Long-Term Issues?
When assessing potential investments, particularly in well-established sectors, it’s crucial to differentiate between short-term trends and fundamental sector weaknesses. This distinction is essential for buy-and-hold investors who seek to capitalize on market dips in quality companies without being misled by transient market noise. Recent underperformance in stocks like Procter &…