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Trading Strategies

The Fine Art of Defensive Investing in Today's "Disruption Economy"

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"The best defense is a good offense."

– Boxer Jack Dempsey

I've always loved this Jack Dempsey quote – and with good reason.

It tells us that, when the chips are down, you don't sit back, "go defensive," and let events take control over you.

Instead, you take control. You go on the attack. You go on the offensive.

You adopt what I like to call an "offensive/defensive" investing strategy.

In today's "disruption economy" – where innovation keeps changing the competitive landscape – that's the only way to go.

And in today's issue of Money Morning, we're going to show you how this flavor of "defensive investing" can help you navigate this volatile pandemic market… Full Story

And in today's issue of Money Morning, we're going to show you how this flavor of "defensive investing" can help you navigate this volatile pandemic market... Full Story

Trading Strategies

How to Invest $2,000 Right Now

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"The journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step."

– Chinese proverb attributed to philosopher Laozi

With all the COVID-19 whipsawing we're experiencing in the U.S. economy – and the uncertainty that's created for folks like you and me – Money Map Press is seeing more direct inquiries about stocks than at any time since the Great Financial Crisis of 2008 to 2009.

And one of the most intriguing queries we're seeing is this one: "I have $2,000. I want to invest it in stocks. But I'd sure be grateful for some guidance on which stocks to buy and what 'strategy' to employ."

Let me tell you folks: I love this question.

And I respect the heck out of those who posed it, or who were thinking along those lines, for a few reasons…

For one, you're ignoring the near-term "noise" and are focusing on the long term.

Second, you're taking action – and taking control of your own financial destiny – which is always one heck of a lot better than just sitting back and letting stuff "happen to you."

And, finally, it can be a difference-maker. That two grand is merely the first step. But it shows that you're serious about changing your future. It puts "skin in the game." It forces you to pay attention. And you'll be stunned at how much you learn.

It takes courage to act, to make tough decisions, to move forward.

And by posing this question, you're doing just that.

Just as a long journey can start with a single step, the journey toward a secure financial future can begin with a single investment – even one as seemingly small as $2,000.

And I'm going to start by sharing a personal story that proves the value of a "mere" $2,000 investment. I'll even offer some stock recommendations that will help you take that first step… Full Story

And I'm going to start by sharing a personal story that proves the value of a "mere" $2,000 investment. I'll even offer some stock recommendations that will help you take that first step...

Technology

The "Zoom of Healthcare" May Be the Greatest Company You Haven't Heard Of

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Virtually everyone has heard of Zoom Video Communications Inc. – the came-out-of-nowhere winner of the coronavirus pandemic.

With its work-from-anywhere software, Zoom has changed the way we look at our jobs.

And that promises to change the American workplace and the U.S. economy moving forward.

Well, there's also another innovator out there – a tech firm that promises to have a bigger-and-longer-lasting impact on a different sector – the $1.7 trillion U.S. healthcare market.

This company – which I'm referring to as the "Zoom of Healthcare" – could be one of the biggest winners of the COVID-19 pandemic.

But many investors have never even heard of it. So today, our Bill Patalon sat down with tech expert Michael Robinson to talk about just how big this is for investors...

Trading Strategies

The "COVID-19 Trigger Effect" Means Cash Is Trash – and Makes This Payment Innovator a Stock You Have to Own

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So far, the "COVID-19 Trigger Effect" has been igniting many opportunities.

Some of these include a big surge in e-commerce, a huge migration into plant-based meat replacements, an accelerating adoption of "telemedicine" apps, a hefty spike in video-streaming, and a way-before-expected move into e-sports.

Today, our Bill Patalon's got yet another COVID-19 Trigger Beneficiary trend.

He's calling this one the "Cash-Is-Trash Effect," which comes with a possible Bitcoin tailwind.

And I've got the winner for you...

Trading Strategies

These Cash-Rich Companies Give You a Safety Net Today – and Wealth for Years to Come

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We get scads of questions from you folks here at Money Morning – each and every day.

We get them through our terrific customer-service team members, via Facebook and Twitter, posted as comments on stories, and funneled in through our newsletter gurus (of which I'm one).

But I'll let you all in on a behind-the-scenes secret.

A huge swath of these queries are some variation of the question: "What stocks should I be looking at right now?"

Now, I've been doing this for a very long time.

So I understand that your question is actually much more "nuanced" – much more sophisticated – than that. It's actually three savvy questions wrapped up into one.

And what you're really saying to me – to all of us – is more akin to this…

"Look, Bill, I'm taking the 'long view' here – because I know that's the right way to go. But I want to buy the 'right' stocks."

And by "right stocks," you know you want to buy shares of companies that:

  • Have good growth prospects – especially in the post-pandemic world – meaning I'll be able to buy them on the cheap now, and be confident I'll keep making money for years to come.
  • Have a business "story" I can understand and explain, since that'll let me keep track of how my investment is doing for that time period.
  • Are really "low-risk stocks," meaning there's a "margin of safety" if the stock market and/or the U.S. economy takes it on the chin.

The perfect place to start when building wealth, the perfect foundation, is low-risk stocks. Like companies stuffed with cash, which I'm showing you today… Full Story

The perfect place to start when building wealth, the perfect foundation, is low-risk stocks. Like companies stuffed with cash, which I'm showing you today...

Facebook

A Double-Your-Money Tech Titan with Low Risk and Big Upside

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That's a line from "Contrarian Investing," the 1998 book I co-authored with a New York money manager. And it means that against-the-crowd investors like me like to find stocks that have been beaten down from their highs.

Most investors don't think that way. They know of the mantra "Buy low and sell high" – but when it comes time to actually buy a beaten-down stock, emotion overcomes intellect, and they run to the sidelines. They "see" the move as too risky to make.

I'm here to tell you that they're wrong.

As my co-author and I found out in the process of writing our book, beaten-down stocks – as a group – are actually lower-risk/higher-upside investments than their high-flying alternatives.

And in the face of the coronavirus-pandemic market, low-risk investments are the ones you should be looking for.

That's what we're going to deliver today – in part.

We're bringing you a low-risk stock – with a bonus. This is a stock that:

  • Is trading at a discount – down nearly a quarter from its peak.
  • Has a hefty "margin of safety" – with a ton of cash and no debt.
  • Has a big upside – the stock should easily double by 2025, a great return for a stock with lower downside risk.

Let's run through each of these – and you'll see why I'm so revved up about a stock that – on its face – seems so obvious.

Yeah, a "hidden in plain sight" wealth play that's so obvious most folks will ignore it… Full Story

Yeah, a "hidden in plain sight" wealth play that's so obvious most folks will ignore it... Full Story

Trading Strategies

Why the Pandemic – and the E-Sports Trend – Just Supercharged a Favorite Wealth Play

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Thanks to the coronavirus pandemic, this year's sports seasons – pro and college – tumbled like dominos.

When the NBA announced it would suspend its season, the NCAA basketball "March Madness" tourney had actually started (St. John's and Creighton played a full half). The NHL stretch run was poised to be among the most exciting in years.

Major League Baseball players were playing Grapefruit League games when the season was put on hold and players sent home (initially an act of mercy since my team, the Pittsburgh Pirates, was as lousy as expected). The PGA canceled a slew of events and said the Masters in Augusta was postponed.

NASCAR launched its season, ran its first four races – including hallmark Daytona 500 – said it would continue without fans, and then reversed course and postponed events until further notice. And the 2020 Summer Olympics were postponed – they'll now be played in 2021.

You don't fully realize just how important something is in your life until it's taken away. And sports of all types fill the bill. We watch sports on TV, stream them on our phones, watch them live with friends, play them ourselves, watch our kids play, and often coach them, too. And the hardcore fans among us read about them – incessantly.

When something like that is taken away – especially when it's taken away instantly – well, it creates a dark chasm that's impossible to fill. I mean, how many "NFL mock draft" stories, videos, or podcasts can you handle?

But something very interesting just happened as a result of this "sports outage." One pro sport took a flier, conducted a broadcasting experiment, and ended up with a smash hit on its hands. And that "hit" has made me more confident than ever about one stock to buy for your long-term portfolio – right now.

Let me share the story of this "experiment," the billion-dollar trend it ignited, the name of the stock – and why this spotlights a hefty upside for this tech firm… Full Story

Let me share the story of this "experiment," the billion-dollar trend it ignited, the name of the stock - and why this spotlights a hefty upside for this tech firm... Full Story

Trading Strategies

The Most Successful Wealth-Building Move of All Time

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Today, our Bill Patalon is going to talk about something he calls the "Paradox of Wealth." And it applies perfectly to the "Infection Correction" – the term he coined for the coronavirus-fueled selloff that's wiped away trillions in shareholder wealth over the last few weeks. And it'll likely get worse before it gets better. But as we've been telling you, that's not a reason to panic. Just the opposite, in fact – thanks to the Paradox of Wealth – because big selloffs can be your biggest long-term wealth-building opportunities. What will set you apart from the masses is making deliberate moves in times like these that will be best for the long run.

That's why Bill's also sharing the tale of an investor who turned one of the worst periods in modern history into one of the smartest wealth-building moves of all time...

Bitcoin

Outlook 2020: This Onetime Cryptocurrency "Wildcatter" Explains How Bitcoin Will Get to $100,000

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Today I'm giving you cryptocurrency insight from someone with a striking record of accurate predictions…

David Zeiler, a friend and colleague of mine here at Money Map Press, is recognized as one of the financial world's foremost experts on cryptocurrencies – which is why his work is widely followed at Money Morning, on Twitter, and even through his "Crypto Recap" video series.

Trust me when I tell you: I know firsthand that he's amassed his crypto expertise in the best way possible.

How so, you may ask? Through immersion.

You see, Dave was an early Bitcoin "miner" – back when it was still possible for an individual investor to be a go-it-alone cryptocurrency prospector.

And he's made some stunning calls along the way – like predicting Bitcoin's zoom to $19,000 in December 2017 and its 94% rally last year. Here's what he sees now…

Here's what he sees now...

Trading Strategies

How to Boost Profits and Slash Risk with "Power Buying"

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Investors can flip on the television and have their pick of at least three 24-hour business and financial cable news channels – more if they care to watch international feeds. They've got different pundits and different ideological slants, but pretty much the same flashy chyrons, "Breaking News Alerts," endless "game changers," and breathless "paradigm shifts."

Trouble is, building wealth, making actual money, on any of those "paradigm shifts," or "alerts" is more or less a question of luck, provided the pundit doing the talking knows their stuff – no guarantees there.

What you don't get is the investment fundamentals that have been making investors rich for as long as there have been stocks to buy.

I mean the stuff we talk about in Private Briefing all the time – "the basics" like buying the right companies, picking the price you want to pay, making sure you don't lose money, and how to cope with volatility. Like I said, "the basics."

Getting all that right is much easier than it first seems.

It's a constant theme I cover day in, day out in my Private Briefing research service, but today, I'm distilling it all down for everyone into one three-and-a-half-minute "Lightning Round."

Here it is: the simple key to wild investing success...

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