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MAY 15, 2024

With the S&P, Dow Jones Industrial Average , and Nasdaq Composite all within striking distance of record levels despite recession worries and higher-for-longer interest rates, many investors are understandably concerned about a stock market correction. To be perfectly clear, these ETFs can make great investments right now.

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JANUARY 8, 2024

Historically, the end of a rate hike cycle has boded well for the stock market. History says the stock market is headed higher in 2024 I want to make two things clear. financial indexes tend to increase sharply after the end of a rate hike cycle. That said, all three major U.S. May 1989 14.2% February 1995 40.5%

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APRIL 19, 2024

The stock market has trended upward almost in a straight line over the past six months. The S&P 500 (SNPINDEX: ^GSPC) gained 27% from its October 2023 low point, and the Nasdaq-100 technology index jumped 30%. To achieve this, it holds a stake in all 500 companies in the index and maintains a very similar weighting.

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NOVEMBER 28, 2023

In 2022, the Nasdaq Composite index fell 33% as a spike in inflation curbed consumer and commercial spending. Countless companies posted dismal results, which led investors to bid down their stocks. However, economic improvements have allowed for a market recovery this year, and the Nasdaq has risen by 36% since Jan.

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APRIL 27, 2024

April has not been kind to the broader stock market this year, with the S&P 500 down 5.5% Granted, the index is still up on the year, but with many stocks still trading at high multiples, some investors may be concerned about further downward pressure. Should you invest $1,000 in Apple right now?

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DECEMBER 16, 2023

After a tumultuous couple of years, the stock market has been surging recently. So far this year, the Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJINDICES: ^DJI) is up by around 12%, the S&P 500 (SNPINDEX: ^GSPC) has risen by nearly 23%, and the Nasdaq (NASDAQINDEX: ^IXIC) has soared by a whopping 41%. Is it safe to invest right now?

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MARCH 24, 2024

The Nasdaq Composite (NASDAQINDEX: ^IXIC) is one of three major U.S. financial indexes, the other two being the S&P 500 (SNPINDEX: ^GSPC) and the Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJINDICES: ^DJI). The index declined 36% before reaching its bear market low on Dec. The Nasdaq finally reached a new record high on Feb.

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JANUARY 4, 2024

The last couple of years have been tough for the stock market, but in recent months, prices have been thriving. The S&P 500 is up by more than 24% over the past year, while the tech-heavy Nasdaq has soared by a whopping 43% in that time. Is it safe to invest in the stock market right now?

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AUGUST 3, 2023

Ken Fisher knows a thing or two about investing. His father, Philip Fisher, wrote the classic book Common Stocks and Uncommon Profits. He has also written several investing bestsellers of his own. His Fisher Investments firm ranks as one of the largest money managers in the country. billion, according to Forbes.

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APRIL 23, 2024

The S&P 500 (SNPINDEX: ^GSPC) , the Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJINDICES: ^DJI) , and the Nasdaq Composite (NASDAQINDEX: ^IXIC) indexes have each recorded an all-time high this year. Considering we are in a bull market, any short-term dip will likely be a buying opportunity. The S&P 500 index logged a gain of 10.8%

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DECEMBER 14, 2023

The most important investment decision you'll ever make is to start investing. Time is your best friend in investing, and if you start an account when your loved one (or friend) is young, you'll set them up for the best possible outcome. Company Allocation Apple (NASDAQ: AAPL) 11.3% Microsoft (NASDAQ: MSFT) 10.4%

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MARCH 8, 2024

The Nasdaq Composite (NASDAQINDEX: ^IXIC) is one of three major U.S. stock market indexes, alongside the S&P 500 and Dow Jones Industrial Average. The Nasdaq measures the performance of more than 3,000 companies that span all 11 market sectors. That means the index is officially in bull market territory.

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MAY 16, 2024

A prolonged period of historically low interest rates helped fuel innovation, the stock market has avoided any major recessions, and most of the largest tech companies have performed especially well. This has fueled excellent performance in the tech-heavy Nasdaq 100 index. million since its 2010 inception. 3 years 29.7%

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AUGUST 18, 2023

The broad-based S&P 500 is up 15% year to date, and the tech-heavy Nasdaq Composite is up 29%. But Wall Street legends Warren Buffett and Michael Burry apparently see a reckoning for overvalued equities on the horizon, as both investors recently took steps to protect their portfolios from a stock market correction.

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JANUARY 17, 2024

Many people aim to start investing at the beginning of the new year. However, with so many investment options available, getting lost in a sea of choices is easy. So, if you're starting off (or even an experienced investor), an important part of every portfolio is an index fund. So why does this one stand out versus the others?

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MARCH 10, 2024

financial indexes, but it often serves as the primary benchmark for the U.S. stock market. The reason for that is simple: The S&P 500 is more diversified than the Dow Jones Industrial Average and the Nasdaq Composite , and it includes about 80% of U.S. stocks as measured by market capitalization.

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MARCH 23, 2024

The S&P 500 and the Nasdaq Composite are enjoying bull markets, but investors shouldn't get caught sleeping. Consider this trend and its implications, and make sure your investment allocation makes sense in that context. Over the past 12 months, the S&P 500 has returned 33.5%, while the Nasdaq is up 42.3%.

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JANUARY 17, 2024

One of the biggest misconceptions about investing is that you need a ton of money. Even $500 is more than enough, and it can grow to thousands of dollars if you pick a good investment and give it time. Now, imagine if you made that investment again and again over the years. These funds are built to mimic a stock market index.

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DECEMBER 13, 2023

The S&P stock market index included just 90 companies in 1926. Since then, it has served as the benchmark used by investors to measure the performance of the broader market. There is a mountain of evidence that proves a diversified portfolio of stocks can generate incredible wealth over the long term.

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FEBRUARY 11, 2024

The S&P 500 and Dow Jones Industrial Average are in record territory, with the tech-heavy Nasdaq Composite index close to breaching its November 2021 peak. If rising stock prices have encouraged you to put money to work, it's still a great time to do so. Let's take a closer look at the best way to start investing today.

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MAY 12, 2024

Since the start of 2023, the ageless Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJINDICES: ^DJI) , benchmark S&P 500 (SNPINDEX: ^GSPC) , and growth stock-fueled Nasdaq Composite (NASDAQINDEX: ^IXIC) have respectively gained 18%, 35%, and 56%, as well as pushed to record-closing highs. There's no denying that a bull market is in full swing.

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FEBRUARY 9, 2024

Directional movements for Wall Street's major stock indexes -- the Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJINDICES: ^DJI) , S&P 500 (SNPINDEX: ^GSPC) , and Nasdaq Composite (NASDAQINDEX: ^IXIC) -- are highly unpredictable over short periods. economy and stock market are inevitable. For instance, downturns in the U.S.

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MARCH 4, 2024

The S&P 500 has been hovering around its all-time high for the past few weeks, and the Nasdaq hit a fresh intraday high on March 1, surpassing even its lofty 2021 peak. To say the stock market has rebounded strongly from 2022's bear market would be an understatement. versus 2.6%.

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NOVEMBER 26, 2023

Along the investing path, you'll come across great times such as bull markets, but you'll also stumble into tougher times such as market crashes. These moments -- the positive and the negative -- are all part of the investing story. After market crashes, they've all gone on to recover and gain.

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APRIL 27, 2024

The investment landscape has been profoundly shaped by the introduction of exchange-traded funds (ETFs). The inception of ETFs marked a significant shift in investment strategies, offering lay and professional investors an efficient vehicle to diversify their portfolios across a broad spectrum of stocks, themes, or markets.

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DECEMBER 13, 2023

However, instead of buying all seven stocks, investors could consider taking an even more passive approach by investing in an exchange-traded fund (ETF) with a high concentration of those stocks. The Invesco QQQ Trust (NASDAQ: QQQ) stands out for its outsized exposure to the Magnificent Seven. Earnings 12.9%

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FEBRUARY 25, 2024

The S&P 500 , Nasdaq Composite Index , and Dow Jones Industrial Average are all at or near record territory. Investors have a renewed sense of optimism as the economy appears to be on solid footing, and market watchers still expect the Federal Reserve to cut interest rates in 2024. Image source: Getty Images.

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AUGUST 8, 2023

The COVID-19 pandemic led to a breakneck bear market crash in 2020 for the ageless Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJINDICES: ^DJI) , widely followed S&P 500 (SNPINDEX: ^GSPC) , and growth-centered Nasdaq Composite (NASDAQINDEX: ^IXIC). economy and stock market. Image source: Getty Images. economy contracting.

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JANUARY 9, 2024

The benchmark index ended the year with nine consecutive weeks of gains, its longest win streak since 2004. Here are three not-so-wild stock market predictions for 2024. That could energize investors and move the index higher. The market is forecasted to grow at 12.3% and S&P 500 Index wasn't one of them.

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APRIL 18, 2024

Holding stocks through the up and down cycles of the stock market is hard for many investors. After all, if a stock doubles or triples, people don't want to see those gains disappear. And it can be gut-wrenching to watch a stock you own seemingly drop day after day. What will Nvidia stock be worth in 2025?

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MAY 1, 2024

stocks are doing, but it is also a rather top-heavy index. Since the S&P 500 is weighted in favor of larger companies, and several megacap stocks have surged in recent years, the index is highly dependent on just a few massive stocks. In short, the ETF is an investment in 500 of the largest U.S.

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MAY 11, 2024

The stock market has been red-hot over the past year. The S&P 500 surged more than 25%, while the Nasdaq 's value soared by about 33%. At some point, the market will take a breather. Market sell-offs are often ideal times to buy high-quality companies at great prices.

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MAY 12, 2024

One of the easiest ways to get a reading on whether the market is overvalued is to look at the price-to-earnings (P/E) ratio of the S&P 500. With a P/E of 27, the index looks expensive compared to historic levels. But the market is forward looking and cares more about where companies are going than where they have been.

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FEBRUARY 2, 2024

The stock market had a great year in 2023. The benchmark S&P 500 (SNPINDEX: ^GSPC) soared 24%, the blue-chip Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJINDICES: ^DJI) climbed almost 12%, and the technology-heavy Nasdaq Composite (NASDAQINDEX: ^IXIC) skyrocketed 43%. Should you invest $1,000 in S&P 500 Index right now?

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DECEMBER 23, 2023

On the surface, 2023 has been a banner year for the stock market, with the S&P 500 up 20.4% year to date and the Nasdaq Composite up 37.9% It's often thought of as referring to technology stocks. The tech sector One of the reasons the tech sector continues to outperform the broader indexes is its structure.

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MARCH 17, 2024

They also invest differently. Here are three perhaps surprising ways the ultra-wealthy invest their money. Private equity The super-rich put plenty of money in stocks just as many Americans do. However, alternative investments comprise roughly 50% of assets owned by the ultra-wealthy compared to only 5% for the average investor.

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AUGUST 21, 2023

The dog days of summer have arrived, and they've brought with them a stock-market swoon. After soaring 20% from the beginning of the year through the end of July, the S&P 500 index has dipped 4% in August. With that in mind, let's see what stocks have captured the attention of three Motley Fool contributors.

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