Uncertainty in the stock market is about as high as it has ever been.
COVID-19 combined with election day tomorrow has investors asking themselves, "Should I sell my stocks now?" The Dow tumbled more than 900 points on Wed., Oct. 28 for its worst drop since June.
Then, it dropped another 150 points to close out the week on Friday, Oct. 30.
This week could see even more volatility...
by Greg Madison
Today we’re sharing the very latest in thinking about our long- and short-term prospects by getting the insight of two of our experts with different market approaches and different experiences, but the same goal: making you money..
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The leading pandemic and work from home stocks have had spectacular years so far.
Companies that made work from home easier have seen profits shoot higher.
In some cases, these changes will be a permanent part of the business and personal landscape forever.
And two companies that have ridden this trend to new heights are Zoom and DocuSign.
With fewer people commuting to offices and instead conducting business online, these companies have been the breakout stars of 2020.
But if you could only invest in one of these companies going forward, which is the better stock to buy now? Today we're answering that question.
The Dow Jones now could see another decline as investors continue to monitor the spread of COVID-19 across the United States.
Cases appear to be rising in some states.
Meanwhile, markets continue to see increased momentum from the recent stock splits of Apple (NASDAQ: AAPL) and Tesla Inc.
(NASDAQ: TSLA).
If there is one thing an options trader loves, it's a market that moves.
The farther and faster, the better.
And that's why the 2020 crash and supersonic recovery has created fertile ground for options traders.
The problem is that not all stocks are created equal.
You can trade some for outsized profits but some just won't keep moving in the direction you want them to move.
For the latter group, they are not worth your time, or your money.
What options traders look for in a stock is one with predictable, sustained movement.
That way you can tailor your options strategy to the stock and repeat it over and over.
Unlike investments you can set and forget, traders need stock action in the short-term.
We’re here to help you find these stocks people like to trade.
Ever heard the term "bandwagon fan"? Take the Pittsburgh Steelers, for example. They're the best football team in the NFL from where I'm standing.
But the Steelers were a steamrolling, unstoppable NFL "dynasty" in the 1970s. The Pro Football Hall of fame notes (and I can confirm), "Eight consecutive playoff berths, seven AFC Central titles, and four AFC championships from 1972 to 1979. The Steelers became the first team to win four Super Bowls and the only team to win back-to-back Super Bowls twice."
But the wheels fell off in 1980. The team went through a 26-year championship drought, until 2006's Super Bowl XL when – don't you forget it – the Steelers became the first wildcard team in the NFL to win three playoff road games and the championship. I stuck with 'em for those long years, but who knows how many fans went elsewhere.
Of course, those bandwagon fans came running back after the 2006 championship. You never want to be called a bandwagon fan because, let me tell you, Super Bowl XL felt a whole lot better for people like me, who'd stood by the team for those 26 dark years.
No wonder one of my 10 Commandments of Trading is: "Avoid running with the crowd." In other words, stay off the bandwagon unless you're actually in the driver's seat.
That's an approach that's made me one satisfied sports fan, but, more importantly, a really successful (read: "really wealthy") trader… Full Story
With the travel industry's continuing struggle, our Andrew Keene's going to explain why you should keep your distance from it for the time being and look at these profitable stocks instead…
by Mike Stenger
Amid a relatively dry IPO year, biotech IPOs have boomed.
According to The Wall Street Journal, American biotech IPOs have totaled $9.4 billion so far this year.
The total for 2018 was $6.5 billion.
And the year is not even over yet.
Investing in IPOs can be both exciting and lucrative, but you have to know which to buy.
Today, we're going to show you some of the best biotech IPOs to watch this year.
You already know the pandemic has re-shaped our way of life.
And you know that's an opportunity too.
We're here to help you turn this opportunity into profits with our best options trade on Robinhood right now.
It could make you 160% gains by October...
In the months (years, even) leading up to the COVID-19 crisis, I saw many investment opportunities that left me feeling skeptical. Their valuations were high. There was overly optimistic thinking surrounding their potential.
It reminded me of Warren Buffett's adage of "be fearful when others are greedy, and greedy when others are fearful."
What I see today is much better: many high-quality startups available at highly attractive valuations. In other words, it's an excellent time to be greedy as others are fearful.
History supports the timing. During the last market downturn – the Great Recession – some of the greatest tech startups of the generation began… Uber, valued at $5.4 million in 2010, now with a $58 billion market cap… Instagram, acquired by Facebook for $1 billion in 2012 and now valued at $100+ billion… WhatsApp, valued at $1.5 billion by 2013 and then acquired by Facebook for $19 billion just one year later… and many others.
And those who invested as early as 2008 and 2009 had the benefit of investing at a much lower valuation than those who invested before and after the Great Recession.
Before diving into startup investing, there's one more key step. In order to maximize our returns, it's important to examine the trends that defined Q2 2020 (April through June), the first full quarter during COVID-19. We need to determine what shifts in consumer (or business) preference will be short term vs. long term in nature – which trends will persist as we adjust to a new COVID-affected life, and which may reverse.
Here are two trends to avoid and two giving us excellent startup profit potential today… Full Story
Here are two trends to avoid and two giving us excellent startup profit potential today...
