SPY: Earnings And Rate Uncertainties Ahead, Options Can Help
Recent changes in risk-free rates and also the changes in the implied volatility of SPY have provided a favorable setup for the use of put options. SPY's valuation risk is near historical peaks due to tension between high P/E ratio and also high Treasury rates. Yet the implied volatility for SPY options is relatively low, allowing hedging with a relatively low premium.
Too Early For Bear Market, Or Not?
Strong economic data from the labour market suggest that we should not worry about the coming recession. This is confirmed by the periodic update of the LEI and CEI. Strong levels according to technical analysis, supported by strong fundamentals from the labor market, provide us with data to enter Long. 10Y Treasuries have rallied to higher levels in recent days, but we still can't talk about a danger zone that should pose a higher risk to stocks.
Here's the Smartest Way to Invest in the S&P 500 in January
Last year was a fantastic one for stocks and stock market investors. The S&P 500 (^GSPC 1.26%) roared into the new year, confirming a bull market, and finished 2024 with a double-digit gain.
This Warren Buffett Favorite Was 1 of the Top 5 Buys of the Year. Here's How It Could Make You a Millionaire.
Excitement about artificial intelligence (AI) has driven market gains this year, and investors have piled into companies developing or using the technology -- from chip designer Nvidia to electric vehicle (EV) giant Tesla. These players are among the top five favorites of retail investors this year, with those stocks seeing billions of dollars in net inflows.
Should SPDR S&P 500 ETF (SPY) Be on Your Investing Radar?
If you're interested in broad exposure to the Large Cap Blend segment of the US equity market, look no further than the SPDR S&P 500 ETF (SPY), a passively managed exchange traded fund launched on 01/29/1993.
S&P 500 Earnings Set to Shine: January's Critical Market Test
The calendar Q1 2025 earnings reporting cycle is about to shift into high gear, with reports from CQ4 coming from nearly 100% of the S&P 500 NYSEARCA: SPY. The cycle begins on January 15th when JPMorgan Chase & Company NYSE: JPM issues its report, which will likely be strong.
Want to Invest Like Warren Buffett -- but on a Limited Budget -- in 2025? Here's 1 Buffett-Approved Asset to Add to Your Portfolio Now.
Most investors would be happy with a track record like Warren Buffett's. The billionaire, at the helm of Berkshire Hathaway, has helped generate a compounded annual gain of nearly 20% over the past 58 years.
What is next for the S&P 500 as the Magnificent Seven stocks dominate growth
The S&P 500 (SPY) soared to new heights in 2024, fueled by the extraordinary performance of the Magnificent Seven stocks.
These Are the 2 ETFs That Warren Buffett Owns. Here's Why He Thinks All Investors Should Own at Least 1 of Them.
Warren Buffett's holding company, Berkshire Hathaway, has about 45 equity positions, in addition to the 60 or so companies that it owns outright. But not all of its equity positions are single stocks.
1 Warren Buffett ETF I'm Stocking Up On Before the End of 2024
The end of the year can be a fantastic time to check in on your investments -- and perhaps even give your portfolio a boost by investing in more stocks or funds.
Billionaire Izzy Englander Loaded Up on This Warren Buffett ETF in Q3. Should You Buy It, Too?
You might not think hedge fund managers would invest much in exchange-traded funds (ETFs). However, a quick survey of top hedge fund portfolios will reveal several that prominently feature ETFs.
5 reasons the S&P 500 and the SPY ETF could dive in 2025
The SPDR S&P 500 ETF (SPY) stock continued rising and is sitting at a record high as the strength of the equities market accelerates. The fund was trading at $605 on Monday, bringing the year-to-date gains to about 27%.
