4 Stocks Behind Bill Gates $45 Billion Portfolio
The Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation is a philanthropic powerhouse that lists among its accomplishments the total eradication of two types of polio virus, improving agricultural outcomes in impoverished countries and delivering health services to millions worldwide.
Making these initiatives possible is a $45 billion investment portfolio that generates the money needed to fund the foundation’s efforts. » Read more about: 4 Stocks Behind Bill Gates $45 Billion Portfolio »
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Market Commentary: 1 Dividend Stock To Hold Forever
American Tower Corporation (NYSE:AMT) might not be a household name but it’s one of the largest global REITs, operating over 200,000 communications sites across continents.
Is this stock worth parking your money in for the long-term, both for its dividend and future growth potential?
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1 Brazilian Stock To Buy and Hold for 10 Years
MercadoLibre (MELI), the Brazilian e-commerce behemoth that’s not just commanding the online marketplace but is also bulldozing its way into fintech and beyond is often dubbed the “Amazon of Latin America,” but this comparison, while flattering, might be a disservice. It may also unfair to label it just a Brazilian company because it features in Argentina and Mexico too.
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1 Dividend Fund To Hold For The Next 20 Years
Which is more important to you, a steadily growing portfolio that spits out income regularly, or maximizing your returns?
Having both would be nice but sadly that’s not the way the market works typically. You can pick a more volatile stock that has lots of ups and downs, and can outperform, or you can pick a steady grower that spits out income regularly but doesn’t produce as high an overall return.
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Buffett Dives Into Pool: Uncovering the Oracle’s Latest Surprise Bet
News just came out that Warren Buffett was back in the market buying again and this time the stock comes as a bit of a surprise, it’s Pool Corp.
On the back of the news, Pool share price popped 3% as a stampede of buyers flooded in after the Oracle of Omaha. So what is it about this swimming pool supplies company that has piqued the interest of the 93 year old billionaire?
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Why Coinbase Could Soar
Among the best business models in the world is the money management one. While fees have come down substantially in recent decades, you can certainly still find examples of financial advisors charging north of 1% on assets under management while another 1% is charged through commissions, 10b-1 fees, and mutual fund costs.
Sum those up and 2% of invested capital is lost each year to these hefty fees.
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Market Commentary: 1 Stock That Landed Man On The Moon
Did you know that man would never have landed on the moon without a company that flies under the radar, called Analog Devices. Its data converters were used in the Apollo Lunar Lander, and today they play a role in everything from smartphones to autonomous vehicles.
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Trump is a big question mark in Iran-Israel conflict, expert says
What will President Trump do in the Iran-Israel conflict? London School of Economics and Political Science professor of international relations Fawaz Gerges says that is the big question for a lot of the world right now. Hear more from Gerges and his take on Trump’s role in the video above.