Private equity is an alternative investment class. Private equity investors put money into buyouts of private or public companies, which in the latter case results in the delisting of the company. Investing in private equity means you will deal with comparatively concentrated portfolios. You will need to make medium-term investments that can’t be easily reversed […]
Some investors and financial advisors have recently migrated to a species of index funds with unique characteristics — smart-beta funds. These funds seek to enhance returns with a view toward outperforming the market rather than simply tracking an index. Investors have been pouring money into smart-beta funds. According to the investment research firm Morningstar, as […]
As the world economy battles against economic uncertainty, demand for physical gold is on the rise. Whether you want to invest in gold bars or gold coins, you should first understand the advantages and limitations of this investment option. Here are some of the important pros and cons of investing in physical gold bullion. Pro: […]
Many investors have realized generous returns during the historically unprecedented decade-long bull market. The current investment climate may have lulled some in retirement or who have accumulated substantial assets into a false sense of complacency. The volatility introduced by the coronavirus panic has raised some interesting questions for investors who previously believed their portfolio were […]
Companies issue debt in the form of bonds to finance their business operations. These are known as corporate bonds. Equity is where a company raises capital by selling a part of its ownership through a stock issuance. In case of corporate bonds, the company raises cash by borrowing at an interest rate for a specified […]
Price movement in stock markets is not driven by economic fundamentals and computer algorithms alone. In large part it is a function of human behavior, which is by nature erratic. Millions of stock traders and investors make their buying and selling decisions based on their emotions and intuition. This can make the stock prices unreasonably […]
Exchange-traded fund (ETF) investors may be looking to hedge their bets on whether or not the market will continue its decade-long bull market run. One such strategy is to limit the potential downside by purchasing a reverse-weighted ETF fund. Investors should be aware of the risks and adjust their portfolios accordingly. But setting aside a […]
One of the commonly held beliefs among casual investors is that you make money in a bull market as stocks rise and lose money in a bear market, when stocks fall. While it is true that the value of your investments tend to increase or decrease depending on the market’s trajectory, it does not mean […]
Choosing between individual stocks and mutual funds can be difficult, especially if you are a novice investor. Both investment options are extremely popular and have their own advantages and disadvantages. So, which is the better choice? Let’s take a look. A stock is a type of investment which allows you to own a piece of […]
Gold historically has been an important store of value and continues to be a critical investible asset today, just like it was a hundred years ago. In addition to being a substance of value, gold is often looked upon by investors as a reliable hedge against inflation. However, holding physical gold in significant quantities can […]
