9 ETFs for Solid Alternative Assets
The traditional 60/40 portfolio is under scrutiny. Today, some investing professionals are advocating for a 40/30/30 allocation, consisting of 40% stocks, 30% bonds and 30% alternatives.
The shift in thinking stems from what happened in 2022. Rising inflation and aggressive interest rate hikes created a rare environment where both stocks and bonds declined at the same time.
» Read more about: 9 ETFs for Solid Alternative Assets »
Read MoreLive updates: Wall Street mixed ahead of Trump deadline, oil price slips, ASX marginally positive
Market snapshot
- ASX 200 futures: +0.1% at 8,770 points
- ASX 200 (Tuesday): +1.7% to 8,729 points
- Australian dollar: +0.8% to 69.74 US cents
- Wall Street: S&
Washington's timber industry buffeted by regulations, trade war
MORTON, Lewis County — Countless logging trucks rumbled through timber country, their drivers headed toward Hampton Lumber’s sawmill in Morton. Low-hanging clouds touched the tops of the rolling foothills, with patches of land bald from timber harvesting.
“We take our logs and get every bit out of it that we possibly can.
» Read more about: Washington's timber industry buffeted by regulations, trade war »
Read MoreYoung investors tap social media for investing advice, with mixed results
Most investors sift through myriad sources before making an investment decision. Social media is speeding up the process — not always with good results.
A new report from the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) Investor Education Foundation dives into how investors use social media and follow “finfluencers” to inform their investment decisions.
» Read more about: Young investors tap social media for investing advice, with mixed results »
Read MoreCathie Wood Pours $28 Million in Tesla Stock After Brutal Sell-Off
This article first appeared on GuruFocus.
Cathie Wood’s ARK Invest added more Tesla (NASDAQ:TSLA) shares to its portfolio as the fund manager continued to accumulate the electric vehicle maker’s stock during a period of price weakness.
Tesla stock was the target of a nearly $11.4 million purchase executed through the firm’s autonomous technology exchange-traded fund.
» Read more about: Cathie Wood Pours $28 Million in Tesla Stock After Brutal Sell-Off »
Read MoreThe Burst
Cyber Woes Crushed This Stock But Growth Story Still Intact
HealthEquity (NASDAQ:HQY) is a fintech company that acts as an administrator of health savings accounts. It’s the largest HSA custodian in the United States and has seen its stock price move rapidly upward over the last five years as these plans became more popular.
That run, however, has abruptly reversed in recent weeks.
» Read more about: Cyber Woes Crushed This Stock But Growth Story Still Intact »
Read MoreThe Ivy
Why Lyft Might Be The Highest Potential Stock Now
In the world of rideshare investing, Uber tends to get all the attention. And with autonomous driving hype swirling around Tesla, it’s easy to overlook the other major U.S. player in the space. But if you’re willing to dig deeper, Lyft (NASDAQ: LYFT) might just be one of the market’s most overlooked opportunities.
Key Points
-
Lyft targets the $59.2B U.S.
» Read more about: Why Lyft Might Be The Highest Potential Stock Now »
Read MoreThe Spotlight
Did Bearish Bets Hint At Trump Assassination Plot?
In the realm of conspiracy theories, one that ranks higher than others because of actual data available is the bearish put option bets on airlines prior to 9/11. This article in particular revealed a deep dive into what happened to the stock options of airline stocks just before the 9-11 attacks in 2001.
» Read more about: Did Bearish Bets Hint At Trump Assassination Plot? »