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business11 days ago

Crypto Outlook 2026: Trends, Predictions, and Investment Strategies

In 2026, the best approach to buying Bitcoin isn't about timing a specific date but following a disciplined process, as the market shows signs of stabilization after a significant rally and correction. Bitcoin's price fluctuations are normal, and long-term investors should focus on patience and position sizing rather than trying to pinpoint the exact bottom, especially given the historical volatility and pullbacks during bull markets.

via Yahoo Finance|
#2026#bitcoin#business
finance2 years ago

Market Timing Fails as Stock Faithful Enjoy $7 Trillion Rally

Despite market uncertainty and various selling signals, investors who stayed invested in stocks have seen significant gains this year, with the S&P 500 reaching record highs. Buying and holding equities has outperformed 22 technical strategies used by traders. The market has remained calm despite Federal Reserve uncertainty, economic anxiety, and geopolitical tensions. However, caution is creeping back as valuations look stretched and concerns about an economic downturn arise. While charting indicators suggest the market has run too far, too fast, investors who have followed these signals have fared worse than those who simply held their positions. The lesson learned is that timing the market is risky, as pullbacks are often followed by rapid recoveries.

via Yahoo Finance|
#bull-market#finance#investing
finance2 years ago

Stock-Safety Trade Backfires, Resulting in Billions Lost on Wall Street

Dividend-focused exchange-traded funds (ETFs) have underperformed in the current tech-driven market, with the largest dividend ETFs experiencing losses while tech stocks surged. Investors sought exposure to dividend-paying companies as a precaution during the Federal Reserve's tightening cycle, but instead ended up with underperforming stocks that were vulnerable to rising yields. The $18 billion iShares Select Dividend ETF (DVY) is down 5.4%, while the $20 billion SPDR S&P Dividend ETF (SDY) is down 3%. Some dividend ETFs have posted small gains, but overall, only $786 million has flowed into dividend ETFs this year, the smallest amount since 2006. Bond yields have presented a more reliable income stream than dividend funds, with ultra-short bond ETFs attracting $30 billion this year.

via Yahoo Finance|
#bond-yields#dividend-etfs#finance
finance2 years ago

"Maximizing Stock Market Returns: The Power of Holding"

A new study suggests that market timing strategies rarely work and that most investors are better off aiming for average returns by buying and holding the entire market through low-cost index funds. The study examined various market timing strategies and found that the ones that appeared to work were largely based on luck rather than a reliable method. Even if a strategy did work for a while, it would likely be quickly replicated by others, making it less effective. The study reinforces the idea of passive investing and focusing on minimizing costs to maximize market returns.

via The New York Times|
#average-returns#finance#index-funds
finance2 years ago

Navigating the S&P 500: Insights on Timing, Investments, and Future Prospects

The S&P 500 has seen a 14% increase this year, but only eight specific days can explain most of the gains. Market timing, the strategy of predicting stock price movements and acting accordingly, is shown to be ineffective as missing out on these key days can significantly impact returns. This problem has been known to stock researchers for decades, as consistently identifying market tops and bottoms is nearly impossible. The statistics demonstrate that missing just a few of the best-performing days over a long-term investment period can result in significantly lower returns. Instead, consistent investing and understanding one's risk tolerance are emphasized as key factors in successful investing.

via CNBC|
#finance#investment-strategy#market-timing
finance2 years ago

Investors Flee Market as October Marks Worst Performance in Five Years

The stock market is experiencing its worst October in five years, causing investors to exit the market and adopt a defensive posture. Professional managers have reduced their equity exposure to levels last seen during the 2022 bear market, while hedge funds have increased single-stock shorts for 11 consecutive weeks. Investor sentiment remains low, with dip buyers scarce and the S&P 500 falling multiple times in October. The Nasdaq 100 is on track for its steepest October loss since 2018. However, some strategists see the current gloom as a positive, suggesting the potential for a year-end rally if sentiment flips.

via Yahoo Finance|
#equity-exposure#finance#investor-sentiment