One of computing’s wildest dreams is becoming a reality. We techno geeks have probably been thinking about computer capabilities since we first laid eyes on HAL 9000 in 2001: A Space Odyssey. Coincidentally, this movie came out only four years after the first supercomputer was developed in 1964. And just recently our minds are blown […]
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“What if?” What if Benjamin Franklin never experimented with a kite? What if the United States never imposed an oil embargo on Japan in August 1941? What if President Dwight Eisenhower never sent military support to Vietnam in 1955? Questions like this can be associated with just about every major event in history. Armchair quarterbacking […]
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If you’re looking for a high-quality dividend ETF then there’s a good chance that you’ve come across the Schwab US Dividend Equity ETF (Nysearca: SCHD) before. This ETF is highly regarded by investors. So much so that CNBC and Morningstar have called it the gold standard for dividend funds. Is this ETF a must-have for […]
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In January 2024, the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) made it legal for financial companies to release exchange-traded funds (ETFs) that can track the price of bitcoin. In this article, I’ll break down why you should avoid buying a Bitcoin ETF at all costs – as well as my thoughts on why BTC is set […]
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Over the past few decades, many institutional and retail investors have increasingly turned to passive ETFs because they cater to a more hands-off approach. Additionally they offer lower costs, transparency, flexibility and are tax efficient. SPDR S&P 500 ETF is one such ETF on many investors’ radar. But, is SPDR S&P 500 ETF a good […]
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Whether markets are up or down, investors are always looking for ways to beat the odds. Everyone wants to feel like their investing strategy is as solid as it possibly can be, regardless of the market conditions. One such strategy is a smart beta investing approach. What is Smart Beta Investing? Roughly fifteen years ago, […]
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The bond market is roughly two times the size of the stock market. Stocks get most of the attention but big money is in bonds. And when it comes to distressed debt investing, there are some great value opportunities. When investing in distressed debt, it takes some skill to separate the wheat from the chafe. […]
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The U.S. healthcare industry is monstrous. In 2020, Americans collectively spent a combined $4.1 trillion on healthcare according to information from Insider Intelligence. With 330 million U.S. citizens, this comes out to approximately $12,400 per person. Additionally, thanks to an exponentially growing population, this market is likely not slowing down anytime soon. Analysts expect that […]
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The crypto markets have been in a freefall since hitting highs in late 2021. And many folks think things are poised to continue to fall amidst the current crypto winter. Some crypto tycoons like Richard Heart (the guy behind Hex and PulseChain) think this correction could drag Bitcoin all the way back down to $11,000 […]
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Infrastructure ETFs offer investors a diversified approach to this lucrative sector. Moreover, the infrastructure industry sits at the brink of global disruption. Investors can get in on companies making the changes that are shifting capital availability, changing environmental priorities and rapid urbanization. Moreover, this presents a unique opportunity for investors to get in early on […]
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