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"Maximize Your Investment Potential with the 'Magnificent Seven' Stocks"
finance2 years ago

"Maximize Your Investment Potential with the 'Magnificent Seven' Stocks"

Investors have been rewarded by the concentration in the largest technology companies, known as the "Magnificent Seven," over the past decade. While there are warnings about the risk of such heavy concentrations, an even more focused bet can be made on these companies. Comparisons of three index-fund approaches highlight the success of concentration in the Magnificent Seven. The Invesco S&P 500 ETF Trust is 27.6% concentrated in these companies, and an equal-weighted approach can eliminate concentration risk. The Invesco QQQ Trust has been the clear winner for five years, but the Invesco S&P 500 Top 50 ETF has also performed well. Long-term performance shows that QQQ has outperformed, but XLG has also beaten the S&P 500 ETF Trust.

The Risks of Timing the Stock Market
finance2 years ago

The Risks of Timing the Stock Market

Trying to time the stock market by selling investments during a decline and waiting for it to recover often leads to lower long-term portfolio performance. Even professional investors struggle with timing the market correctly, and buying back in after the recovery has started can make a significant difference. Data from Dalbar Inc. shows that investors' behavior has a detrimental effect on their returns, particularly during three- and five-year periods. Market-timing behavior has also hurt bond market investors. Long-term data demonstrates that missing the market's best days can significantly impact investment growth. Commitment and a steady approach, such as automatic contributions to retirement accounts, tend to yield better results.