Global defense spending increased for the eighth consecutive year in 2022 and touched an all-time high of $2.24 trillion. Given the multiple points of geopolitical friction globally, it’s likely that defense spending will continue to increase at a healthy pace. I would therefore hold some of the best defense stocks in your portfolio for value

If you’re after a list of high-yield ETFs, you’ve come to the right place. Buying units in these units may provide diversification benefits and lead to high total returns over the long run. These high-yield ETFs have some of the best year-to-date performance this year. It’s expected that these funds will continue to perform strongly.

Electric vehicle stocks continue to attract investor attention, considering the growth potential well beyond the decade. However, sentiments for EV stocks have been mixed for year-to-date. It seems to be a year that’s separating the winners from the losers. I am not implying stock performance, but EV companies are positioned to survive and grow amid

This article is an excerpt from the InvestorPlace Digest newsletter. To get news like this delivered straight to your inbox, click here. 2023 has been a surprisingly bad year for individual stocks. Sixty percent of all companies in the Russell 3000 index saw their share prices go down this year; an equal-weighted portfolio would have fallen

While President Joe Biden might not approve of this message, it may be time for investors to consider safe stocks to buy. Safety? In this environment? C’mon, man! I’m not here to rain on the Biden administration’s parade. However, as hot as the third quarter has been for the U.S. economy, it just might not

The current Berkshire Hathaway (NYSE:BRK-A, NYSE:BRK-B) equity portfolio is worth $326.2 billion as of Oct. 27. The portfolio has 55 Warren Buffett stocks, including two S&P 500 ETFs. The top 10 holdings account for 87% of its total, with Apple (NASDAQ:AAPL) its largest holding at 47.2%. Like every other stock over the past couple of

Risk and reward have an inverse relationship. It’s one of the guiding principles of investing in stocks and any other asset. Thus, people generally believe that to capture massive returns, you have to play it safe. While that’s generally true, there are exceptions to the rule. That’s the point of this article: Finding low-risk stocks

Long-term investors are on a constant quest to identify growth and forever stocks, combining stability and expansion potential. These stocks, built on resilience, innovation, and historical success, form portfolio cornerstones. They boast established track records of steady growth, often operating in essential industries. Their competitive edge, whether in brand strength, proprietary technology, or network effects,

Traditionally, surprises are par for the course in the stock market. This year, the significant rally in tech stocks was a big attention-getter, although many of those stocks have been giving back their gains in recent weeks.  Even with many stocks gaining value in 2023, some still fell behind. A bad performance in a single

With rising interest rates, explosive geopolitical tensions, the potential for recession, soaring inflation, and many Americans struggling, pessimism rules the roost. However, don’t let it chase you from the markets. Instead, as Warren Buffett says, be “greedy when others are fearful,” and consider these top stocks to buy on the dip. Or, as he explained

In general, penny stock investing is all about quick gains. Investors in this high-risk world usually are in it for a quick buck. Those who win tend to win big. Less often, investors buy penny stocks with a buy-and-hold mentality. Buying and holding is precisely what we’re advocating for in this case. The companies and shares discussed

Let’s be clear: the Nasdaq index has done very well in 2023. The emergence of generative AI has propelled the leading tech firms much higher this year, leading to strong returns. However, valuation concerns remain, and that has affected stocks of late. Since its peak in July, the Nasdaq has fallen by 9% as of writing. That

The Dow Jones Industrial Average (NDEXDJX:DJI) has officially entered a correction, defined as a drop of at least 10%. The relatively sharp decline has largely been caused by the increase of the interest rate on U.S. treasuries by about a percentage point in the last few months. But, as I noted in a previous column,

Conventional financial wisdom states that high-risk investments yield the highest returns. That generally holds with a few caveats, including the low-volatility anomaly. Most of the time, the most significant gains go to those with a stomach for real risk.  This has led to the rise of risky stocks to buy. There’s always a bull market

The Nasdaq Composite has been on a strong rally in 2023. Today, the famous tech-heavy index is down 10% from its recent high, but on a year-to-date basis, the index has gained more than 22% year-to-date, outperforming its peers, the S&P 500 and the Dow Jones Industrial Average. This downturn has led to the emergence

Three industry behemoths have risen to unmatched competitive levels in industries driven by the rapid pace of technological innovation. Today, we’ll unveil the strategies of three value stocks as they chart unique paths to success in the ever-evolving realms of telecommunications and entertainment. The article explores three company’s distinctive approaches that have set them on

Even though it’s a well-known technology company, PayPal (NASDAQ:PYPL) is definitely one of the “Magnificent Seven” in 2023. Short-term traders have been selling PYPL stock as if it’s toxic lately. However, this opens up a window of opportunity for value-focused investors. Market rotation out of some stocks and into others can be extreme sometimes. Soon,

Last summer, with the resolution of the “student loan repayment saga,” shares in SoFi Technologies (NASDAQ:SOFI) stock spiked above $10 but since has slid but has since slid below $7. Jitters about spiking interest rates have played a role as has waning enthusiasm for the student loan catalyst. Unfortunately, the market hasn’t focused enough on