Investing Strategy

Studies show that owning 10-30 stocks can provide good diversification. This range helps spread risk while keeping the portfolio manageable. I'll explore why this number works well for most investors and how it can lead to better performance.

Stock options are contracts that give investors the right to buy or sell stocks at set prices within specific timeframes. I see them as...

My research shows real 30-year investment returns. The Nasdaq 100 leads with a 13.10% return, followed by the S&P 500 at 8.20%, while corporate bonds (7.20%), gold (6.80%), US Treasury bonds (4.90%), and real estate (4.80%) offer progressively lower returns.

I've found that successful stock investing typically follows one of five proven strategies: long-term ETF investing, value stock selection, growth stock portfolios, dividend investing, or active trading.

Defensive stocks are a smart choice if you're worried about your money during tough economic times. They might not outperform the market during boom times, but they can help keep your savings steady when other stocks are falling.

Three academic studies suggest that the CAN SLIM strategy can be profitable and outperform the market. However, my real-world research shows that all CANSLIM or IBD-based mutual funds have failed or underperformed versus the market.

I have analyzed multiple sector rotation ETFs, and they indicate that the strategy underperformed the S&P 500. For example, the SPDR SSGA U.S. Sector Rotation ETF has gained only 54% over the last 5 years compared to the S&P 500's 79%.

My tested screening strategies are designed for different investing styles. Whether you're looking for high yields, safe payouts, or growing dividends, you can customize the criteria to match your goals.

In my stock selection, fair value and margin of safety are core to success. Buying overvalued stocks at all-time highs is a recipe for an underperforming stock portfolio.

In my opinion, buy-and-hold works best when buying broad-market ETFs and combining long-term dollar-cost averaging and compounding. This is the only guaranteed way to outperform the market. Its how I structure my investments.

Investing in dividend stocks can help you build wealth over time. This strategy offers both income and potential growth, making it appealing for many...

If a company's intrinsic value is $100 per share, but it's trading at $80, the margin of safety is 25%. This gives investors a cushion against potential losses.