You don't have to build a fancy stock portfolio. Many investors simply settle for a market-tracking index fund, and keep adding funds to that boring but effective long-term investment.
When it comes to investing in artificial intelligence (AI) stocks, there are several great ETFs that will allow you to do that without much individual stock risk. Some track various AI-focused indexes, while others are actively managed funds that try to beat the benchmark indexes.
A familiar refrain: It takes money to make money. That's particularly true at the corporate level, where research and development is the lifeblood of thriving enterprises.
Earning a great return in the stock market doesn't necessarily mean you have to be great at picking individual stocks. Exchange-traded funds (ETFs) can give you a simpler way of investing, and the good news is you can still earn a fantastic return by doing so.
With 10-year treasury rates approaching their 52-week highs, Invesco QQQ Trust ETF's valuation risks heighten. A higher-for-longer scenario could also impact profitability and growth prospects for companies, especially growth-oriented stocks in the QQQ ETF. With these uncertainties, the Fund's volatilities have increased lately.
With 2024 in the books, market participants now know that the tech-heavy Nasdaq Composite Index surged about 85% over the past two years. A stellar two-year run, to be sure.
Looking for broad exposure to the Large Cap Growth segment of the US equity market? You should consider the Invesco QQQ (QQQ), a passively managed exchange traded fund launched on 03/10/1999.
The Nasdaq 100 Index (NDX) delivered another impressive showing in 2024, made possible thanks to contributions from some familiar names — mostly courtesy of the Magnificent Seven stocks. That scenario benefited the Invesco QQQ Trust (QQQ) and the Invesco NASDAQ 100 ETF (QQQM) — the marquee exchange traded funds tracking NDX.
Wall Street analysts expect solid market gains in 2025. The S&P 500 consensus outlook projects a 9% rise in the benchmark index, offering investors a potential total return of 10.2% including dividends.
Investing in stocks can be complicated. From earnings, to cash flow, to balance sheets, there are a lot of numbers and financial jargon when it comes to researching stocks.
When the closing bell sounds today, tech will once again rank as one of the best-performing sectors annually. The largest sector in the S&P 500 has held that status for an extended period of time.
Two hundred dollars isn't a life-changing amount of money. Nevertheless, if handled properly, it can still generate a nice return on your investment.