U.S. Investing

Learn the latest to help you profit from investing in U.S.-based assets, such as stocks, funds and options.

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Why Large-Cap U.S. Stocks are Losing Momentum

During the first three months of the year, the S&P 500 Index has barely budged, providing zero upside...

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Looking for a Bargain in Value Stocks

Value investing involves selecting companies whose stock prices seem to be lower than expected, given their fundamental strength...

These Were the Best-Performing ETFs of Q1 2015

The first quarter of 2015 is in the books, and that means it’s time to take a critical...

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A ‘Sneak Peek’ Inside Two Subscribers-Only Portfolios

There's an old investment saying that you should buy what you know. If we did that, it surely...

How ‘Exponential’ Investing Can Generate Massive Returns

Technology is back. With the U.S. Nasdaq hitting the 5,000 level on March 10 for the first time...

Dividends Provide a Safe Haven in Volatile Markets

Downbeat U.S. data has weighed on cyclical stocks during the past week. With the exception of the labor...

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What Investing Icon Jack Bogle Gets Wrong about ETFs

At the crux of Bogle’s criticism is that ETFs are too tradable, and that the ability to buy...

This Simple Strategy Tracks the ‘Big Catalysts’

It may sound pretty simple, but many people tend to overlook the calendar as a source of catalysts...

Fed Decision Bullish for High-Yield Investing

The latest Fed policy statement was like music to the ears of stock market participants. In sum, Fed...

This Fund Offers S&P Investing on the Cheap

This week’s ETF Talk returns us to the realm of large American companies.