In 2018, the Alger Small Cap Focus Fund (AOFAX) was up 14.15% — putting it among the best among all U.S. diversified stock portfolios. To pull that off, the fund looked for “companies that are coming of age, that are under everyone’s radar, when their potential growth is not priced into their stock,” said fund … Continue reading Discover Why a Top Mutual Fund is Bullish on Small Caps in 2019
One of the best ways to track volatility in the markets is with the Volatility Index (VIX). Otherwise known as the fear gauge, it’s a measure of expected price fluctuations in the S&P 500 over the next 30 days. As it begins to rise, it tells us fear is beginning to escalate, and that we … Continue reading How to Track the Volatility of Small Cap Stocks
Marijuana legalization in Canada. U.S. state approval. Interest from corporate America. And now H.R. Bill 420 are fueling one of the biggest booms we’ve seen in quite some time. Even better, analysts at Piper Jaffray say the market for legal cannabis could be worth $15 billion to $50 billion a year, with global sales growing … Continue reading The Top 3 Small-Cap Marijuana Stocks for 2019
When it comes to technical analysis, moving averages are essential. For example, for more than 20 years, I’ve relied on two specifically – the 50-day and the 200-day simply moving average. What I’m looking for are golden, and death crosses. Bullish Golden Cross For example, we can spot a bullish “golden cross” when the short-term moving … Continue reading Small Cap Death Cross: Why it’s Often a Buying Opportunity
Gold is traditionally considered as one of the best investment options. It was used as currency in ancient and medieval times. Evidenced by gold mining, this precious meta has been prized by humanity for at least 7000 years. It is a mainstream asset and its scarcity increases its demand. There are various reasons an investor … Continue reading Investing in Gold: What You Need to Know
It has been more than 20 years since California legalized Marijuana for its medicinal properties. In less than a month, Canada will become the second country to legalize recreational marijuana. Colorado and Washington were the first two states to legalize it in the U.S. in 2012 for recreational purposes. In the present day scenario, some … Continue reading Things to Know Before Investing in Marijuana Stocks
The good news is the election volatility is now behind us. There’s no more talk of blue or red waves. The results are now in. The Democrats won back the House, Republicans still control the Senate. And while a split Congress may see nightmarish to some, it could fuel quite a market rally. At least, … Continue reading Election Day 2018: Potential Winners and Losers
Investing in gold and other precious metals is considered a very good way to accumulate wealth. The companies in this sector deal with the extraction and trading of metals. As the market grows, the demand for metals soars. Consequently, many gold trading companies have been established. Let’s talk about junior gold mining companies and if … Continue reading Junior Gold Miners: What You Need To Know
Small-cap companies, as well as financial stocks, look immensely promising at the moment. This is in view of the prevailing market conditions. The market sell-off phenomenon affects small-cap stocks too, even though these are publicly-traded companies with a market capitalization below $2B USD. The group of these small-cap stocks experienced an 11% fall from the … Continue reading Small-Cap Companies and Financial Stocks Promising: TradeWise Director
