For Those Who Can't Keep Up with Accumulation Investing: A Talk for When You Get Bored of Passive Investing
I’m FP Koya, and after a lot of stop-loss selling in October, the realized gains from JX Metals at the beginning of the year have flown away. At times like this, I thought, ‘I’ll rely on the gods! To the shrine!’ but then I realized that October is Kannazuki (the month without gods).
Read MoreFranklin Templeton Prepares Nasdaq Debut For ETFs That Turn Stock Dividends Into Bitcoin
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Franklin Templeton registered two Bitcoin dividend reinvestment ETFs for trading on Nasdaq on Thursday.
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The filings follow a June proposal and several delays to the funds’ launch date.
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SoSoValue Data shows the company also operates the Franklin Bitcoin ETF (EZBC),
Two-Thirds of S&P 500 Stocks Rose on Thursday, but the Index Still Fell — Exposing the Risk Hiding in Your Portfolio
On a day when most S&P 500 stocks climbed, the index still fell, and the reason reveals a hidden risk that index fund investors rarely see coming until a handful of mega-caps decide their fate.
One Number: 337 Stocks Rose and the Index Still Fell
On Thursday, October 22,
Stock Market Action Plan: A Preelection Week Primer
A second straight tough week left the Nasdaq and S&P 500 dug in deeper below their 10-week moving averages. The Dow Jones Industrial Average rose for a third straight week, but fell back Friday to close narrowly below its 10-week line. Investors will have their hands full in the week ahead,
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Read MoreBest brokerage account bonuses of November 2026: Get up to $10,000
Whether you’re opening your first brokerage account or moving an existing portfolio, the right bonus can add hundreds (or even thousands) of dollars to your investment balance. The biggest bonus isn’t always the best deal, though — deposit requirements, holding periods, fees and investment features should all be top of mind.
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Read MoreThe Burst
Oh, That Can’t Be Good
Usually, we talk about interesting stocks that may be on the cusp of growing revenues, profits or share price rapidly on a Tuesday but today we’re breaking from our regular programming to flag a major concern that could affect consumers. And because consumer spending is widely regarded to constitute about 70% of GDP, anything that affects it has a material impact on the broader stock market.
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Read MoreThe Ivy
Is The Santa Claus Rally Real?
Every seasoned trader has heard the phrase “Santa Claus Rally,” but very few understand precisely why it happens. Is it random or is there something structural under the surface that repeats like clockwork each year?
Beyond the whimsical idea of holiday cheer spilling over into the markets, there are structural and behavioral dynamics at play that make the final weeks of the year particularly conducive to market gains.
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Read MoreThe Spotlight
150 Year Old Indicator Picks Bear Market Bottom
It’s hard to figure out one golden indicator that could accurately point to when the bear market will bottom. Should you look at Buffett’s favorite indicator tracking Total Market Cap/GDP? Or maybe it’s best to look at the S&P vs the Fed Balance Sheet? What about book values or price-to-earnings ratios for the indices? As you can see,
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