The stakes on tax policy are high as the election nears. Here’s how to prepare
Investors have a close eye on the Nov. 5 presidential election, but Congressional contests deserve attention — as they could shape tax policy and the next steps investors take to prepare. “Whatever happens with the election next week, it’s still going to take time for some significant tax law to come through,” said Stephen Bigge, […]
How to keep your portfolio steady in volatile times as the election approaches
The election is just a week away – and markets may be about to enter a rocky period – but investors can take a few steps to ensure their portfolios are ready to handle potential shocks. The S & P 500 is toting a 1.3% gain in October, but it’s up more than 22% in […]
How to position fixed-income portfolios for a Trump or Harris win, according to RBC
Income investors have a lot riding on the outcome of next week’s presidential election, according to RBC Global Asset Management. The Federal Reserve ‘s monetary policy has largely driven the fixed-income market in recent years, rather than which administration is in place, explained Andrzej Skiba, the firm’s head of BlueBay U.S. Fixed Income. This year […]
Here’s how to get it on your iPhone
Apple CEO Tim Cook poses as Apple holds an event at the Steve Jobs Theater on its campus in Cupertino, California, on Sept. 9, 2024. Manuel Orbegozo | Reuters Apple on Monday released iOS 18.1, an update that includes the company’s artificial intelligence, called Apple Intelligence, for the iPhone 16 and iPhone 15 Pro. It […]
Key agriculture stocks to watch heading into election, how to play them
Farmer sentiment is at its lowest point in nearly a decade, complicating an already tricky investment landscape ahead of a tight U.S. presidential election. In the face of weakening income expectations, farmer sentiment in September reached its lowest levels since March 2016 — driven in part by worries around the U.S. presidential election — according […]
How to play the market for small nuclear reactors that tech is creating
The next generation of nuclear technology could be moving closer to becoming a reality, driven by the tech sector’s growing demand for electricity to power artificial intelligence. Small modular reactors , or SMRs, promise to reduce capital costs and accelerate construction timelines that typically plague nuclear plants, but the technology has struggled to reach the […]
How to leverage higher income limits for the 0% capital gains bracket
dowell | Moment | Getty Images The earnings limit for the 0% capital gains bracket will rise in 2025, which could offer tax planning opportunities, financial experts say. At sale, profitable assets owned for more than one year qualify for lower taxes — known as long-term capital gains. Those rates are 0%, 15% or 20%, […]
How to capitalize on the Tesla volatility by creating a ‘synthetic dividend’
Tesla (TSLA) surged more than 20% post earnings as CEO Elon Musk delivered an encouraging forecast and revealed surging sales in his electric vehicle company. Shareholders enjoyed the biggest single-day pop in TSLA in over a decade, rising to a session high of $262.12. Massive volume of over 200 million shares ( three times average […]
Pairs trading explained and how to execute one with options
Pairs trading is a market-neutral trading strategy that involves simultaneously buying one asset, such as a stock, and selling another related asset. The idea is to take advantage of the relative price movements between two highly correlated assets, typically within the same sector or industry. These might be stocks, commodities, or even currencies. We will […]
The great wealth transfer is underway. Here’s how to prepare
Andreswd | E+ | Getty Images The great wealth transfer is underway and families need to prepare, according to certified financial planner Stacy Francis, president and CEO of Francis Financial in New York City. An estimated $84 trillion of wealth will change hands by 2045, with the majority going to Gen X and millennial heirs, […]