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Few things beat buying a stock in an industry that is growing rapidly. Even a so-so company can prosper when the tailwinds of sector expansion are behind it. But the opportunities are much greater when you can spot a great stock in a fast-growing area.
Right now, cybersecurity is a booming industry. Research shows that the total cybersecurity market is expected to reach over $360 billion within the next 7 years,
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Apple remains in the top spot in Berkshire Hathaway’s portfolio commanding a 42% share, but Warren Buffett has bet 11% of his vast coffers on a single bank stock. To be precise, 11.45 % of his stock portfolio is allocated to Bank of America. What is it that the Oracle of Omaha sees in this bank that makes this bank so special?
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The recent market volatility has spooked many investors, especially those who’ve invested heavily in tech stocks. The NASDAQ-100 Technology Sector Index is down over 28% year to date and is officially trading in a bear market.
Although the market has been rocky, it’s time to consider the long-term potential of companies, many of which are down 50% or more from their all-time highs.
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Companies that boost dividends consistently over time are rare. When they do so over a quarter or half century each year without fail, they are classified as dividend aristocrats or dividend kings respectively. These groups of stocks are rare breeds. They have such wide moats around them that irrespective of market conditions, booms or busts,
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If this is your mindset, then the current state of the markets is a buying opportunity. Today’s prices offer an excellent entry point but which companies do you invest in?
A bear market happens when prices drop by at least 20%, creating a chance to buy shares at discounted prices. It’s the classic “buy low and sell high” approach to making money from the stock market. But some stocks are broken. Share prices of high flying companies that subsequently got crushed 80-90% may never recover to former highs.
Warren Buffet isn’t the only one purchasing millions of dollars’ worth of shares. Another billionaire who has recently caught the attention of investors is Ken Griffin, an American hedge fund manager, entrepreneur, and investor. Since 2022 began, Griffin has heavily invested in two stocks that he’s buying hand over fist.
Should these stocks be on your shortlist of investment candidates?
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A bear market demands that investors travel down the risk curve from higher risk, high growth stocks towards value-based dividend stocks. Investing in top dividend stocks creates several potential benefits that can help you weather a bear market, including:
When a company pays out dividends,
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Hundreds of stocks are selling at prices well below what those companies are worth.