Looking for the small cap value ETF that will outperform in 2024? Here is our ranking of the 12 most popular small cap ETFs by 1-month performance. We take a look at each small cap ETF’s main characteristics and recent…
Environmental, social and governance (or ESG) is an umbrella term used to describe an organization’s interest in prioritizing environmental sustainability and ethical practices in its business operations. ESGs and ESG indexes are becoming so popular that wealth advisors like Wealthfront…
Key Takeaways: The U.S. economy added 315,000 jobs in August, down from 528,000 in July The August jobs report indicates we’re seeing a recovery of the labor market as more people are looking to take advantage of remote working opportunities…
What is the relationship between inflation and stock market? Let’s take a look at how inflation works and what it does to the economy and stock market. Then, we’ll look at what you can do to protect your portfolio from…
Despite being first discovered in the late 18th century, uranium’s capability as an energy source wasn’t realized until the 20th century. As a commodity today, uranium is predominantly valuable because of its nuclear properties used in the energy, industrial, medical,…
Let’s take a look at the best copper stocks, and which ones might outperform the broader stock market. Copper has gained the interest of a lot of investors looking to diversify their portfolios. The semi-precious metal has wide industrial use…
Before making a decision to purchase any kind of investment, the obvious question is about its future price. Will it go up, remain steady, or go down? The variation in price after your purchase determines your profitability. We pat ourselves…
You may have heard the phrase, “a diamond is forever.” This was recognized as the most prominent slogan of the 20th century, and its marketing can largely be accredited with proliferating diamonds into the hearts and minds of modern society.…
The Inflation Reduction Act, referred to by some as the Biden Inflation Bill, unveiled by Chuck Schumer (D-NY) and Joe Manchin (D-WV) on July 27, 2022 aims to ease some of the economic pressures that have led to record-high U.S.…
In our search for the best lithium stocks, we decided to look at companies that mine the raw material and companies that operate with lithium. By operate, we mean companies that make batteries with lithium. At the end of the…
For centuries, silver has enjoyed the unique distinction of being regarded as both a monetary standard and as a fiat currency. As a commodity, it is utilized as an industrial metal with a myriad of uses in different sectors from…
For those wanting to diversify their investments and enter the real estate sector, one of the first decisions to make is whether you want to be an active or passive investor. Active investing involves managing the property directly, which can…
Let’s dive into the three best gold stocks of 2022. They are listed by market capitalization in ascending order. Gold stocks offer the opportunity to gain exposure to the returns of gold through mining operations of the precious metal. However,…
The interest rate hike the Federal Reserve implemented on July 27, 2022, was well expected by the financial markets, investors, and analysts alike. What was of concern, was how far the interest rate hike would go. And how it may…
Recession news has been one of the main headlines that investors are worried about since the beginning of the year. Inflation has continued to rise, the Fed implementing tightening monetary policy, and the war in Ukraine all adding fuel to…
Let’s take a look at the difference between 403b vs 401k retirement plans. Both retirement accounts are tax-advantaged plans offered by an employer. If you are wondering which one you should choose, know that you don’t get to choose. The…
Key Takeaways: 79.1% of Americans haven’t taken any action to combat 40-year-high inflation levels 9.4% of Americans have diversified with precious metals (gold or silver) 4.9% of Americans have diversified with cryptocurrencies such as Bitcoin or Ethereum 5.3% of Americans…
Profit Sharing plans are employer-sponsored defined contribution plans, along the lines of a 401(k). However, with a profit sharing plan, only the employer can make contributions to the plan, and employees cannot make contributions. This type of plan allows employees…
Note: Recent U.S. court cases have found that any form of gold home storage is ineligible for inclusion in an IRA. This article is outdated and meant for informational purposes only. The article below was originally written in 2016. The…
If you were looking for an officially minted Trump gold coin you may be disappointed to know there isn’t one. The U.S. Mint started issuing presidential one-dollar ($1.00) gold coins in 2007. The program started with America’s first president, George…
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