Category: Market Insights

Norway Sovereign Wealth Fund: The Elephant in The Room

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According to Wikipedia, the Norway Sovereign Wealth Fund (officially called the Government Pension Fund of Norway) is the fourth-largest global sovereign wealth fund, with 1.63 Trillion USD under management. For a fund started in 1998 ...

Insider Transactions: More Noise Than Signal

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Insider transactions are one of those indicators that have the potential to get investors excited—indeed, insider buying or selling is information worth incorporating. It is not that insider transactions are insignificant; they are just a ...

BlackRock Inc Stock: Why Its Valuation Matters

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Closer Look at the Leading Asset Manager’s Performance BlackRock Inc stock is gearing up for its next earnings report on July 15, 2024, making it a great time to assess how well this financial giant ...

NVIDIA Corporation Stock (NVDA): Is It Time to Sell

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NVIDIA Corporation Stock has consistently attracted investors with its strong performance and innovations in the semiconductor industry. As a leader in GPUs and AI technologies, NVIDIA has set new standards in computing. Examining NVDA’s stock ...

Crypto ETFs: Bridging the Gap to Mainstream Investing

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On January 10, 2024, the Security Exchange Commission (SEC) approved seven spot bitcoin crypto ETFs. Nearly six months later, these crypto ETFs have proven to be a resounding success, with overall assets reaching almost 65 ...

SPY Investing: Mid-2024 Sector Performance Recap

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When it comes to SPY investing, the SPY ETF is a cornerstone for many investors. This index fund aims to track the performance of the S&P 500 index, which includes about 500 of the largest ...

ECB Interest Rates Cut: A Global Rate Cycle Begins

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On the 6th of June, the European Central Bank (ECB) made a significant move with its latest ECB rate cuts, lowering its deposit rate and two other key ECB interest rates by 0.25%. This decision, ...

Using Institutional Ownership to Choose the Best Stocks

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As an NBA fan, I posed the following question to one of our new traders: Suppose I am very good at using statistical data to predict the results of NBA games. Suppose I use this ...

Is Meme Stock Mania Back

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It is May 2024, and the buzz around meme stocks seems to be back, echoing the excitement we saw in early 2021.  The stock market is soaring, Roaring Kitty has returned to social media, and ...

What ETFs to Invest In

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A 5-Step Guide to Selecting Winning ETFs in a Crowded Market When considering what ETFs to invest in, it’s hard to imagine a time when there were none. ETFs offer appealing opportunities, with the first ...