Financial Markets Blog
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Best Performing Index Funds YTD 2024
Here’s an updated list of some of the best-performing index funds in 2024, along with their Year-to-Date (YTD) returns as of October 2024. Index funds are a great way to get started investing. 1. Vanguard 500 Index Fund (VFIAX) 2. Schwab S&P 500 Index Fund (SWPPX) 3. Fidelity ZERO Large Cap Index Fund (FNILX) 4.…
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Small-Cap vs. Large-Cap Stocks: Analyzing Russell 2000 and S&P 500 for Portfolio Diversification
When it comes to stock market indices, the Russell 2000 and the S&P 500 are two of the most widely followed benchmarks, each representing different segments of the U.S. stock market. Understanding their differences can help investors make informed decisions about where to allocate their investments. What is the Russell 2000? The Russell 2000 Index…
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2024 Rate Cuts: Market Expectations vs. Fed Officials’ Projections
The talk of the rally has been about rate cuts. That is for good reason. The cost of borrowing is extremely influential on financial asset prices. The current Fed Funds rate is in the 5.25% – 5.50% range. Currently, markets have two rate cuts priced in for 2024. One in September 2024 and one in…
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Nvidia Stock Soars 200%: Unraveling the Forces Behind the Phenomenal Growth
Let’s take a look at the most talked about stocks on Wall Street. Why has Nvidia done so well? Nvidia’s strong performance can be attributed to several key factors that have positioned the company as a leader in various high-growth sectors. Here are the primary reasons behind Nvidia’s impressive performance: Nvidia stock is up over…
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Index Funds and Bull/Bear Markets
Index funds are a type of investment fund that tracks a specific market index, such as the S&P 500 or the Dow Jones Industrial Average. These funds aim to replicate the performance of the index they track by holding the same stocks in the same proportions as the index itself. Here are some key points…
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4 Best Performing S&P 500 Stocks in 2024
As Q1 2024 comes to an end, lets take a look at the 4 best performing stocks so far. SMCI has benefitted greatly from being one of the newest additions to the S&P 500 index. Super Micro Computer annual revenue for 2023 was $7.123B, a 37.09% increase from 2022. Strong revenue growth has benefitted the stock price Nvidia…
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