Many tech stocks have been doing well in 2023. The Invesco QQQ Trust Series 1 (NASDAQ:QQQ) is up roughly 40% year-to-date (YTD). This benchmark contains the top tech companies, but not every company in the index is up 40% YTD. Top winners like Nvidia (NASDAQ:NVDA) have outsized presence in the index and played more of

Are you looking for a reasonable amount of income without a ton of risk? If so, high-yield ETFs to buy are a better way to go than individual dividend-paying stocks because they give you diversification, which significantly reduces company risk in the process.   If one investor considers a stock to have a high yield, another

Under-the-radar stocks have provided compelling returns in 2023. Indeed, the rally this year has been mostly concentrated in a few key sectors, such as technology and artificial intelligence. However, snapping up oversold stocks typically sets up portfolios for substantial long-term gains. That’s no different right now than at any other time in history. Of course,

For investors with a small portfolio, there is a temptation to buy low-price stocks to add diversification. Indeed, the penny stocks space (stocks valued under $5) provides a greater likelihood of finding relatively high-return options. Of course, many of these speculative names won’t pan out. However, there are dozens of stocks under $20 that are

Investors continue to worry about a recession, and for good reason. There are concerning developments all around the domestic and global economy. However, the price action in the stock market remains impressive. It’s got investors looking for recession-resistant stocks, and we’re finding it in consumer spending stocks. Specifically, e-commerce stocks are sticking out to us

Survivorship bias is one of the biggest issues when selecting buy and hold stocks to own for the next 50 years.  What is survivorship bias? Investopedia defines it as “the tendency to view the performance of existing stocks or funds in the market as a representative comprehensive sample without regarding those that have gone bust.

On this Independence Day, given all the buzz about artificial intelligence (AI), I can’t help but wonder if the word “independence” will soon take on a whole new meaning. What will freedom look like by 2030, even 2025? Let’s say we do create a new generation of AI technologies that can clean homes, mow lawns,

The space sector is heating up and experiencing exponential growth. The commercial space industry was worth $32.7 billion in 2021 and is currently forecasted to grow at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 6% in the coming years. Unsurprisingly, a growing number of private sector companies are entering the space sector to provide in-demand

There were close to 6,000 companies listed on the NYSE and NASDAQ exchange as of Q1 2023. It’s difficult to scan through an ocean of stocks and there are several hidden high-growth stocks. These stocks trade at a valuation gap considering the point that they are still undiscovered. However, within equities, funds flow from overbought

At first glance, it seems entirely logical to use artificial intelligence (AI) to help find high-return cybersecurity stocks. Forbes wrote that 76% of enterprise companies prioritize AI and machine learning in their IT budgets to help control the volume of cyber threats caused by an explosion in data that must be analyzed. However, using AI

There’s an old investing adage that says “sell in May and go away.” Supposedly the best six months of the year to buy stocks are between November and April and avoiding the summer doldrums will enhance your portfolio’s returns. But had you followed that advice this year, you would have missed out on some great

Now is the moment to place a substantial wager on metaverse stocks once more. However, the focus isn’t on the version promoted by Mark Zuckerberg, which unfortunately turned into a multi-billion-dollar debacle. Instead, the spotlight is on other promising players in the metaverse space that are poised to redefine the digital landscape and offer significant

Robotic revolution has always intrigued us, captivating our imagination since the 1950s when modern robotics took its first steps. While the idea of lifelike machines performing human tasks may evoke mixed feelings, it’s crucial to understand that robotics is not about replacing humans – It’s about empowering us. By automating mundane tasks, robots liberate our

The stock market has indeed had an impressive run in the first half of the year, with the Nasdaq leading the charge and posting record gains. This bullish trend might have left some investors feeling a sense of FOMO (Fear Of Missing Out). However, it’s important to remember that the market is vast and filled

Dividend payments typically reach shareholders quarterly or annually in the stock market. However, some companies, particularly Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs), distribute dividends monthly. Their predictable monthly rent payments make it easy to follow this pattern. Yet, most stocks don’t operate this way, hence the more common quarterly or annual payouts. These are also some