How to play AI without owning chip stocks like Nvidia: Fund manager
Buying shares of Nvidia or other semiconductor and Big Tech stocks is just one way to play the artificial intelligence theme. There’s a cheaper way to play it, Sean Peche of Ranmore Fund Management told CNBC Pro Talks last week. “Most investors over the last couple of years have thought that the only way to […]
How to hedge the overall market with several critical events just around the corner
The upcoming month is a crucial time for the stock market, with a series of events that will make an impact. They come at a time when valuations are rich for equities. I’ll discuss a market hedge if things don’t work out perfectly for the bulls. Equity market valuation metrics are financial ratios and indicators […]
How to invest in the fourth quarter, according to the pros
The year has reached its last quarter. Equity markets have been volatile, with the S & P 500 rising 0.42% to a record close of 5,762.48 on Sept. 30 as investors continued to bet on themes like the potential for artificial intelligence and interest rate cuts. Chinese markets have seen renewed interest with the CSI […]
How to invest for a lower interest rate environment
It could be time to rethink popular portfolio strategies for a lower interest rate environment. The Federal Reserve’s half-percent rate cut on Wednesday marked the first time in more than four years it moved to lower the benchmark interest rate. According to VanEck CEO Jan van Eck, investors should start thinking about how the changing […]
Chip sector comeback is running out of steam. How to bet on a downturn
September has arrived, a month historically associated with significant market corrections. In four of the past five years, the S & P 500 has experienced pullbacks ranging from 4% to 5% during this time. With major earnings reports behind us and no significant catalysts like Nvidia earnings to drive the market, I’m considering taking a […]
How to retool your 60/40 portfolio for income generation, per BlackRock
Investors with an eye toward income generation — especially as they look toward retirement — may want to consider fine-tuning their “balanced” portfolios, according to recent research from BlackRock. The S & P 500 has surged 17% in 2024, rising on exuberance around tech and the artificial intelligence trade. Tech darling Nvidia , up more […]
How to invest in gold — and is it worth it?
Gold has been coveted for thousands of years, with its beauty, versatility and reputation as a safe haven making it hard to resist. From bars of bullion to mining stocks and ETFs, there’s myriad ways to get involved. But has gold historically been a good investment? CNBC Pro takes a look at the pros and cons […]
How to trade this week’s CPI report, according to JPMorgan
This week’s main market event comes on Thursday with the release of the June consumer price index report, which could shed light on when the Federal Reserve will cut interest rates. Economists polled by Dow Jones expect CPI to have risen 0.1% month over month in June and 3.1% year over year. Core CPI, which […]
How to invest $100,000 when stocks are at all-time highs
As stock markets press against all-time highs driven by the potential of artificial intelligence, the question of how to invest $100,000 has become more urgent than ever. To shed light on this, CNBC Pro asked two seasoned investment professionals — Richard Flax, chief investment officer at digital wealth manager Moneyfarm , and Robert Matthews, deputy […]
How to invest in India, the world’s fastest-growing major economy
India has been dubbed the “perfect” emerging market to invest in, but it can be tricky for those outside the country to gain access. CNBC Pro assesses the case for buying into this booming economy, the risks to consider — and how global investors can get involved. India’s stock market has been making headlines this […]