Portfolio Management
Retail Investors Face an Ugly Truth
By Martin Hutchinson - Jul 26, 2017
In 2016, the S&P 500 rose 12% on a total return basis. But the average investor’s portfolio earned just 5%. In other words, the market beat the average Joe by more than double. Thanks to an innovative new company, though, investors’ luck could change overnight.
Personal Finance
Stock Splits: Win or Die Trying
By Louis Basenese - Jul 25, 2017
By virtue of its ambitious 7-for-1 split three years ago, Apple strategically made its shares much more attractive to investors. With shares running north of $1,000, will Amazon steal a page from Apple’s playbook and announce a similarly aggressive split? The timing for a major split to happen feels perfect.
Stocks
Legal Mandate Sparks 4X Profit Opportunity
By Jonathan Rodriguez - Jul 19, 2017
U.S. federal securities laws require all publicly traded companies to report quarterly earnings every three months. And the gains that follow a company’s stellar report come quick. Today, senior analyst Jonathan Rodriguez will show you the best places to look for the season’s outperformers.
Currencies
The Most Expensive Pizza Pie in History
By Wall Street Daily Research - Jul 18, 2017
The very first Bitcoin transaction seven years ago might have been the worst investment decision of all time. But since then, hundreds of cryptocurrencies have emerged — some of which are growing in value at an incredible rate. But not all of them are destined for growth…
Fundamental Analysis
Achieving Alpha Through Momentum Stocks
By Jonathan Rodriguez - Jul 13, 2017
Alpha is the return on an investment in excess of a benchmark, such as the S&P 500 or Dow Jones industrial average. The relentless pursuit of alpha is our mission every day here at Wall Street Daily. Here’s how to achieve alpha through momentum investing.
Stocks
Stay Razor Sharp With 3 Simple Investing Moves
By Jonathan Rodriguez - Jul 12, 2017
The only thing that worries investors more than a volatile market is a calm one. Well, as I mentioned yesterday, volatility has flat-lined. Here’s senior analyst Jonathan Rodriguez with three simple strategic moves to make right now…
Technical Analysis
Will Volatility Continue to Flatline?
By Martin Hutchinson - Jul 11, 2017
The last notable upward blip on the VIX came in September 2015 as the result of a dovish Fed announcement. And it barely moved the S&P’s needle. Is the VIX dead or can it be shocked back to life? Martin Hutchinson’s full report is below.
