Saturday , 23 November 2024

Stocks & ETFunds

Volatility: What Is It & What Is Its Impact On Investments?

Almost all assets see fluctuations in value over time but, while price swings are a common phenomenon in most asset classes that exist, they are the most famous in the stock market. Today’s infographic comes to us from Fisher Investments, and it serves as an introduction to the concept of volatility, along with offering a perspective on volatility’s impact on investments.

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Add Gold Stocks To Your Portfolio Right Now – Here Are 4 Reasons Why

The price of gold has been feeling the pressure lately from a stronger U.S. dollar, which is at a four-month high, and rising Treasury yields. Nevertheless, the yellow metal eked out a positive March quarter, returning close to 1.3%, while the S&P 500 Index posted its first negative quarter since 2015. This tells me the investment case in gold and gold mining stocks remains as strong as ever. Below are four more reasons why I think you should consider adding gold stocks to your portfolio right now.

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The Secret Costs Of Mutual Funds (2K Views)

Funds are a great way for people to invest in the stock market...but, as much as I like mutual funds, there is a dark side to them, namely fees. This post will enable you to take a better look at what you are investing in and to understand the secret costs of mutual funds.

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What To Look for When Choosing a Junior Mining Company (+4K Views)

In mining exploration, an “anomaly” is a geological formation that might attract a prospector’s interest. However, one rule of thumb is that you have to look at 1,000 anomalies to find one prospect and fewer than one prospect in a thousand turns into a mine. In other words, finding a mine is a million-to-one shot and that is one reason why junior mining stocks are highly speculative. Another reason is that it’s much easier to launch and promote one of these stocks than it is to build a profitable business. So junior mines attract more than their share of unscrupulous operators and stock promoters. Words: 504

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