Investment Strategy
I just published a new premium research article with a short business cycle update and a deep-dive analysis of a mid-cap stock that I've been analyzing for a while. It's available in the members area for premium subscribers. For non-members, information about the premium research service is here. … [Read more...]
Due to the ongoing trade dispute between the United States and China, as well as between certain other nations, the concept of a trade deficit is now front and center in financial media. This article takes a look at why trade deficits (eventually) matter, and how they can factor into an investment strategy. Key Terms Defined Trade … [Read more...]
Many investors prefer not to hold any individual stocks, and instead enjoy the instant diversification of exchange-traded funds (ETFs). Additionally, even if you do hold individual stocks like me, ETFs are still great for added diversification. I've personally always used a combination of stocks and ETFs in my portfolio, because they complement … [Read more...]
The big topic in financial media these days is whether there is an economic recession coming or not. Multiple countries around the world, including the United States, are starting to flash some recession warning signs. A well-structured portfolio doesn't usually need many changes to survive a recession and come out stronger on the other side. … [Read more...]
The investment platform that I recommend to most people is M1 Finance, and this article describes in detail why I think it's so good. In short, it's commission-free and has a very powerful interface for managing position sizes, seamlessly blending ETFs and individual stocks, re-balancing for tactical asset allocation, and building custom … [Read more...]