Why This Schwab ETF Is a Favorite Among Retirees
For retirees or anyone focused more on stability than swing-for-the-fences growth, the S&P 500 isn’t always the most comforting choice. It’s heavily weighted toward large-cap tech names, and when those names fall out of favor, the whole index can wobble.
That’s why many investors approaching retirement gravitate toward dividend-focused funds. And one ETF in particular has emerged as a go-to is the Schwab U.S.
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Will Ford’s EV Gamble Pay Off?
As we race towards the end of 2024, a full 17 million electric vehicles are projected to be sold, which if realized will translate to a whopping 1 in 5 of all car sales.
With demand for EV’s as strong as ever and competition from Tesla and China’s BYD stiffening, what does the future hold for Ford and its EV strategy?
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How Do You Pick a Winning Stock?
Investors will often pour through dozens or even hundreds of stocks looking for the best investment options to add to their portfolios. Before doing this, however, it’s important to first understand what a good stock is.
Let’s take a look at some of the factors that define a good investment to understand what makes a potentially lucrative stock.
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1 Stock Buffett Likes More Than Apple
Stocks have pulled back in the past month, as interest rates and inflation continue to dog the market. The AI excitement that gripped investors earlier in the year has abated somewhat, leading to recent pullbacks in stocks like Nvidia and Microsoft.
Apple has struggled to make an impact with investors because the company has lagged behind its competitors in launching AI-powered products.
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Is Stellantis a Dividend Gem Hiding in Plain Sight?
Stellantis (NYSE: STLA) probably isn’t the first ticker that comes to mind when investors think “income stock.” But maybe it should be. The global auto giant, which straddles Italy, France, and the U.S. is delivering one of the highest dividend yields on the market today. It’s not just about the headline number, though. There’s a lot going on beneath the surface that most investors overlook—and some of it’s surprising.
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Why the Swoosh Might Be Turning the Corner Fast
Analysts had written off Nike heading into its latest earnings report. The previous quarter was a mess, sales fell 10%, inventories piled up, and the brand that once defined performance and style looked a little out of step with both.
Yet this quarter, Nike did something investors didn’t expect by starting to look like Nike again.
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Will Prediction Markets Disrupt DraftKings?
DraftKings and FanDuel have long dominated U.S. online sports betting, thanks to their early entry via daily fantasy sports.
That first-mover advantage, combined with cutting-edge technology and deep brand recognition, let both companies capture the lion’s share of the market as sports betting rolled out state by state.
But a new kind of competitor is emerging that could rewrite the rules of online wagering.
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Can you hedge against a market crash with ETFs?
That approach, however, comes with trade-offs. Higher fees are a real issue, as many alternative strategies rely on active management. Complexity is another. Finding ETFs that genuinely diversify returns rather than just repackage familiar risks is not easy. And even when you get the construction right, one major gap remains. The portfolio is not designed to protect against a true market crash.
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