U.S. Recessions: Historic Stock Market Declines
U.S. recessions have historically brought about dramatic stock market declines, with some of the most severe drops occurring during the 1970s and 2000s. Review…
How the Nasdaq-100 Outperformed S&P 500 and DJIA Since 2007
The Nasdaq-100 has delivered impressive returns for investors, with a $10,000 investment in 2007 growing to over $117,000 today. This outpaces the S&P 500 and…
Cities with Highest Real Estate Bubble Risks in 2024
Miami, Los Angeles, Tokyo, and Zurich are among the cities with the highest risks of a real estate bubble in 2024, according to the UBS Global Real Estate Bubb…
USD's Role in Diversified Portfolios with Weak Equity Correlations
The U.S. dollar (USD) can be a strategic asset for investors seeking to diversify portfolios, as it shows weak correlations with major U.S. equities. Understan…
Gold-to-Silver Ratio: Key Historical Trends
The gold-to-silver ratio, a metric that compares the value of gold to silver, has been a key indicator in economics and investing for millennia. By examining i…
Dogecoin Leads 2024 Crypto Surge: Top Performing Coins Ranked
Dogecoin is proving to be the top-performing cryptocurrency of 2024, with a 310% year-to-date return. Cryptocurrency markets have seen significant movements, w…
Gold-to-Oil Ratio: Historical Highs and Market Insights
The gold-to-oil ratio, currently at 39.1, offers a comparative snapshot of gold and oil values, with historical data revealing shifts in economic conditions an…
Canadian Dollar's Decade-Long Decline Against USD
The Canadian dollar, or "Loonie," has experienced a notable decline against the U.S. dollar over the past decade, mainly due to the robust performance of the U…
Emerging Markets vs. U.S. Equity Performance Since 1991
Since 1991, equities in emerging markets and the U.S. have alternated periods of dominance. Emerging markets, driven by rapid economic growth, led in the early…
Top ETFs Investors Poured $1.1 Trillion Into in 2024
In 2024, investors allocated a record of $1.1 trillion in U.S. ETFs, with notable inflows into S&P 500 ETFs and the iShares Bitcoin Trust ETF. This trend showc…
S&P 500 Returns by Sector Under Trump and Biden
In the past decade, the S&P 500 sectors have shown distinct performance trends under the Trump and Biden administrations, with standout gains in Information Te…
Inflation's Effect on a $1,000 Stock Investment.
Inflation significantly impacts stock investments by eroding their real value, making nominal gains misleading. Holding a $1,000 stock from 1975 to 2024 would…