The S&P 500 just hit an all-time high last week, but today investors are bracing for a market correction.
If that sounds completely crazy to you, then you're not alone.
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What I'm Doing About the Market Correction Warning
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While it's a mistake to bet against the bull market in the long-term, it's also sensible to pay attention to what the market's telling you.
And right now, it's flashing some warning signs.
No, that doesn't mean you should run for the hills.
In fact, it can be pretty easy to make out like a bandit when stocks dive….
The One Market Crash Sign to Watch Right Now
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After a record runup in stock prices amid the pandemic, stocks are starting to hit a rough patch.
The Nasdaq hit its record high on Feb.
12, but less than a month later it's trending into the red on the year.
With stocks soaring to record highs amid the economic chaos caused by the coronavirus, investors are rightly anxious that stocks could tumble back down in a hurry.
Stocks have been up and down thanks to rising bond yields over the last few weeks.
But a bit of bad news about the pandemic or a more hawkish stance by the Fed could send stocks reeling.
But you don't have to fly blind here.
There's a market crash signal you can watch to help make decisions about your portfolio.
How We Know a Stock Market Crash Is Coming in 2021
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You never know exactly when a stock market crash will hit, but the signs that one is close have been building.
Most investors are aware that prices have outrun fundamentals, but there's much more going on than that.
While President Biden's huge $1.9 trillion stimulus package could stave off a market crash for a while, there are too many cracks in the foundation for this bull market to last through the year.
Here's what you should do now to prepare...
Why a Stock Market Bubble Doesn't Scare Us
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The media's been giving a lot of attention to a three word phrase that strikes fear in the hearts of investors: stock market bubble.
But whether we're in a stock market bubble or not, your strategy is likely to be the same.
5 Popular Stocks to Avoid in 2021
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2021 is shaping up to be a breakout year for stocks.
Some stocks, at least.
A lot more stocks will struggle.
We're here to make sure they don't wind up weighing down your portfolio.
The pandemic has accelerated changes in how we live and do business.
That's been great for some companies, like Zoom Communications (NASDAQ: ZM).
It's going to get a lot worse for some other stocks.
These will be stocks to avoid in 2021.
And we'll show you not only how to find these stocks on your own, but we'll show you five stocks to steer clear of too.
REITs to Sell Before a Real Estate Bubble
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When the coronavirus began to shut the economy down in March, shares of real estate investment trusts (REITs) got hammered.
The shares of many REITs have since recovered, along with the broader stock market.
Many have called this buy-up a "real estate bubble." Truth be told, that's probably not the case right now.
But never hurts to be ready.
There are certainly a few REITs to sell now whether or not a real estate crash is in view.
Is This a Stock Market Bubble Right Now?
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If you look at Zoom (NASDAQ: ZM) and Shopify (NYSE: SHOP), you might think we’re in a bubble.
These “stay-at-home stocks make it look like 1999 all over again.
ZM is up 494% year to date.
SHOP is up 179%.
And the S&P keeps chugging along with a 65% return since the COVID-19 crash in March.
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Let’s see if there’s anything to this stock market bubble thing…
3 Stock Market Crash Survival Tips for 2021
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Investors who bought the S&P 500 at rock-bottom this year have a whopping 65% gain to show for it.
That’s a lot for nine months.
The S&P 500’s last 65% gain took about five years, from late 2015 to early 2020.
And we know what happened in early 2020… As COVID-19 and other calamities threaten world economies, some investors fear we might be looking down the barrel of another stock market crash.
In the event of a market crash, however, we know what to do.
The name of the game is to always be prepared.
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8 Reasons We're Headed for Another Stock Market Crash
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With the Dow suddenly plunging 6% this week, investors are rightly wondering if we're on the verge of another stock market crash.
Unfortunately, there are some reasons this could be the case.
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