A gilt-edged bond is simply a high-grade type of debt. What blue-chip stocks are to ordinary equities, gilt-edged bonds are to regular bond issues. As with any bond, the federal or corporate issuer is borrowing money from investors at a set rate of interest for a specific period of time. Key Takeaways A bond is
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General Electric Co. (GE) is a multinational industrial company. GE provides a range of products and services, including aircraft engines, power generation, oil and gas production equipment, medical imaging, financing, and more. The company operates through the following segments: Power, Renewable Energy, Aviation, Healthcare, and a financial services segment called GE Capital. “Insider” refers to
The Vanguard S&P 500 ETF (VOO) is a fund that invests in the stocks of some of the largest companies within the United States. Vanguard’s (VOO) is an exchange traded fund (ETF) that tracks the S&P 500 index by owning all of the equities within the S&P. An index is a hypothetical portfolio of stocks
The FOMC’s dot plot, which is perhaps the most boring but the most terrifying chart in economics and investing right now, is the summary of where members of the Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) expect the federal funds rate to be over the next three years. It’s an estimate, not a mandate. Still, the most
What Is Credit Repair? Credit repair is a process for rebuilding your credit and improving your credit score after they’ve been damaged by poor credit habits, financial setbacks, identity theft, or credit reporting errors. While bogus credit repair offers are a favorite ploy of scam artists, the process itself is legal. There are legitimate credit
Credit repair involves removing or correcting inaccurate information from your credit report to provide a fair and complete picture of your finances, taking steps to boost your credit score, and resolving to avoid credit problems in the future. You can do this yourself or hire a company that specializes in credit repair to do it
Credit repair companies offer to help consumers improve their credit scores in return for a fee. Some are legitimate businesses, while others are little more than scams. Here is what a credit repair company can, and can’t, do for you. Key Takeaways Legitimate credit repair companies can help you remove inaccurate information from your credit
If you are overwhelmed by your debts, you’re not alone. The average American has more than $92,000 in debt, including credit cards, student loans, and personal loans. If you’re struggling to pay off your balances, one option is to work with a nonprofit credit counseling agency and enroll in a debt management plan. With this
As is typical of a bear market, the Nasdaq has led the other major indices lower over the past year. The tech-heavy index is down 28% over the past 12 months compared with a 17% decline in the S&P 500. There are bargains to be found amid the tech wreckage to be sure. But there
Money Market Fund vs. Money Market Account (MMA) vs. Savings Account: An Overview You may be wondering where you should keep the money that you’ve started to accumulate. Some of the most popular options are money market funds, money market accounts (MMAs), and regular savings accounts. All three are highly liquid places to park cash,
While investors might not desire anything less than the most exciting investment opportunities following the wild ride last year, 2022 may be the moment for Dow sleeper stocks to buy. After all, the companies listed in the Dow 30 didn’t get there as part of a fly-by-night operation. Though not commanding the most heart-pounding storylines,
One boring little word seems to be the key to many personal finance quests: Save. Want to buy a new home? Save for a down payment. Send your kids to college? Save from the day they’re born. Retire on an island retreat? Save, save, and save some more. Key Takeaways Some argue Americans are saving
Investors, including those who own green energy stocks, have myriad reasons to be bearish currently. Inflation remains high, with the year-over-year CPI registering 8.3% in August. The Fed responded as expected, raising interest rates by 0.75 percentage points, or 75 basis points, on Sept. 21. That rate increase, the central bank’s third straight 75 basis-point
When investors think of a multinational e-commerce company, Amazon.com, Inc. (AMZN) is the name that generally first comes to mind. The company, which initially opened as an online bookstore, has been at the forefront of online commerce for the better part of two decades. However, traditional brick-and-mortar discount retailer Walmart Inc. (WMT) has been keeping pace online
[Editor’s note: “Even in a Recession, Divergent Stocks Will Prosper” was previously published in May 2022. It has since been updated to include the most relevant information available.] Everyone is concerned about a recession these days. And who can blame them? Inflation’s been running at decade highs. A war is raging on in Europe. We’ve
In this episode of The Investor’s Podcast, Stig and Preston have a fun and casual conversation with Gregg Pisani – a former trader on the floor of the NY Stock Exchange. Gregg discusses the typical work day and what it’s like processing millions of trades each day. If you’ve ever wondered what all those people
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It’s up for debate whether the stock market downturn has reached or is close to reaching the “bottoming out” stage, but there are many opportunities out there. While most of the best opportunities are among stocks of the small-cap/”unknown” variety, there are also plenty of undervalued mid-cap stocks to buy now trading at low valuations.
The year 2022 has been challenging for many investors. Making money seems complicated when inflation is high, and returns in several asset classes remain negative. However, investing in undervalued dividend stocks with high yields is an effective way to combat the current bear market. As a result, many investors have shifted their focus towards blue-chip