Investing

...2017 provided many good times [but,] for worriers, the low volatility and steady gains of last year signal bad times are likely in 2018...[and] they have a point. It’s true that good times can’t last forever. [That being said,] it’s also true that we can spot when the good times have gone too far with this simple indicator.

By being lured to growth stocks with high short-term returns, investors sometimes lose sight of their main investment goals. Re-orient your investment portfolio by assessing your investing goals and then choosing the appropriate growth vs. income investments.

Today’s infographic from StocksToTrade.com highlights the basics around ETFs, including how they work, what type of assets they can track, and the pros and cons associated with investing in them.

A lot of people think cryptos are in a big bubble. They’re some of the most volatile asset markets have ever seen and, with so many different types of cryptos out there, it can be hard to know how much of your portfolio you should allocate to any one of them so today, I’m clearing up the confusion.

We can expect bitcoin to begin to trade along other typical stock market patterns, like seasonality, next year, and this chart will be one I use to time any investments into it.

When it comes to investing, we all want to earn the highest return possible. There are many strategies out there to help with this endeavor but I’ve found the best route for the highest returns is to simply follow the 80-20 rule. The 80-20 rule has nothing to do with your overall allocation. It goes much deeper than that so let’s get started so you can start achieving the highest returns possible.

...Trading bitcoin may still not be as simple as trading most stocks, but it has made huge strides toward becoming a mainstream investment in 2017. Here’s a look at all the ways traders can play bitcoin and what may be coming next.

While almost everyone has heard of Bitcoin at this point, many people are fuzzy on the details: what is a bitcoin, exactly? How do I buy some? What would I use it for? Here are the answers to those and a few other questions you were afraid to ask.

If you're nervous about investing in the stock market, you're not alone. Stock ownership in the U.S. is down, and a recent poll indicates that frightening memories of the last bear market may be to blame. If that sounds like you, here are 4 suggestions for overcoming your concerns.

The next five years will be challenging, and investors need to have their eyes wide open. Here's why and how to invest accordingly.