With one of the most diverse economies on the planet, the United States drives global growth and has, for the most part, the best framework for shareholder protection. That’s why investors have always avoided investing in foreign stocks, because there simply wasn’t a need to take the extra risk. Besides that, there’s plenty of opportunity […]
Why You Should Invest in Small-Cap Stocks
When it comes to investing in stocks there are a lot of different choices that you need to make. One of those is whether to invest in so-called “small-cap” stocks and, if that’s what you’re considering, here are a couple of quick reasons that make it a good investment. First off, since small-cap stocks are […]
Thinking of Buying Junk Bonds? Read This First
While it’s true that junk bonds still pay more than most, the fact is that bargains on junk bonds are becoming more scarce. With interest rates extremely low, buying junk bonds because of the extra income that you will get from their high yield can be tempting, but before you do, it’s best to know […]
How Much Cash Should You Carry in Your Portfolio?
While there is no doubt that that having plenty of cash is a good thing, when it comes to investing and having cash in your portfolio, it’s still quite controversial. The question about what could be considered “too much” cash in your portfolio is still one that’s debated hotly. They heat under that debate was […]
The Basics of REITs
Today’s short blog is going to look at REITs, what they are and why they are considered an excellent investment and excellent addition to any portfolio. The definition of a REIT is a security on any of the major stock exchanges that sells like a stock and invest directly in real estate through either properties […]
Basics On Corporate Bonds and High Yield Bonds
In today’s blog would like to briefly look at Corporate Bonds and High Yield Bonds, what they are and the basics of investing with them. For anyone interested in investing in corporate bonds, this should be some good information to get you started. Enjoy. What are Corporate Bonds exactly? Corporate bonds, which are also […]