Investors today have more support than ever before, with countless trading tools and research websites to choose from. But really, the best way to set yourself up for success is to choose just one of these and stick with it so you’re not getting conflicting signals from different angles. Seeking Alpha vs Zacks is a [...]
Stock analysis websites are invaluable tools for investors, offering a wealth of data and insights to inform trading decisions. The right platform can transform overwhelming market data into actionable intelligence, enhancing your investment strategy. While premium platforms come with a cost, there are exceptional free stock analysis websites available. These platforms provide a solid foundation [...]
The best stock picker app can transform your trading strategy to help you maximize returns and minimize downside, all while saving you time and stress along the way. However, there are more options than ever before, each of which claims to be the best stock picking service available. How can you tune out the noise [...]
The stress and uncertainty of conducting thorough stock research can be overwhelming regardless of your investment strategy - from day trading to swing trading. You're constantly grappling with the need for reliable insights to help you find stocks and execute trades, yet constrained by limited time and the daunting task of sifting through mountains of [...]
The Fidelity article, "6 Ways Busy People Can Help Build Their Wealth", provides practical investment strategies for individuals who want to grow their wealth efficiently while juggling a busy schedule. The article highlights six passive investing strategies, including: Mutual Funds & ETFs – Offering diversification and professional management. Target Date Funds – Automatically adjust [...]
The recent selloff in U.S. tech stocks—particularly among megacap giants—has sparked renewed concerns about the risks of market concentration. As reported in the Reuters article "US Tech Stock Tumble Highlights Risk of Market Reliance on Megacaps", the U.S. stock market has become increasingly reliant on a handful of companies, such as Apple, Microsoft, Nvidia, and [...]
Written by: Angela Akers As expected, Federal Reserve Chairman, Jerome Powell, and his mighty band of freedom fighters cut the key interest rate by 25 basis points Wednesday, that was the “good news.” However, the “bad news” was that the Fed signaled fewer cuts in 2025 than previously projected, dropping to two rate cuts from the four forecasted [...]
Written by: Angela Akers Sometimes investing inspiration and ideas spark from random events. This week, I happen to be in North Carolina for our annual VectorVest Christmas party. I was randomly discussing “Christmas colors” over coffee with a colleague and she mentioned that gold was also a Christmas color. I agreed and we moved on. However, [...]
Written by: Angela Akers “Plan your trade and trade your plan” is a saying I’ve heard many times working in this field. While it’s not easy to nail down exactly who came up with that saying, it has been attributed to early trend followers. VectorVest is the epitome of “trend following,” and Dr. DiLiddo always believed [...]
Written by: Angela Akers The Russell 2000 is the quintessential index of the Small Cap market and is up 19.60% year-to-date through November 26, 2024. More than 8% of that gain came during the post-election market run. I ran across an article on Financial Times Monday morning titled “Trump rally carries US small-cap stocks [...]
