Sunday, November 24, 2024
We are just two days away from Thanksgiving. The cooking has started around here. The turkey went into the brine last night, and the prep work for the stuffing is underway. There will only be one issue of Hidden Profits report this week, because I expect you will have better things to do than read […]
While rates have a direct impact on low income consumers first, as interest rates have remained high, relative to recent history, they have impacted high end consumers as well. But, with the rate and economic cycles on the mend, these consumers are historically the first to put discretionary funds back to work, and this could […]
Business development companies (BDCs) operate under special rules that limit the amount of debt they can use, and they must pay out 90% of net investment income as dividends to investors. That makes them excellent investments for those looking for income. And the best one in the business IPOd just four years ago, and has […]
Recession in 2024? Wall Street traders are saying “fuggedaboutit.” An economic downturn is the furthest thing from the minds of market participants, as they are bullish on risky “junk” debt—chosen as the top contrarian trade, according to a majority of participants in a recent Bloomberg Markets Live Pulse survey. Despite heavy outflows in 2023, and […]
This may seem like an overly simplistic point to make, but I believe it’s crucial when it comes to understanding asset allocation: the importance of volatility. Looking at a chart I created comparing the S&P 500 (stocks) and Bitcoin (although it doesn’t have to be Bitcoin in particular, just any volatile asset), I immediately notice […]
Longshots. Have you ever had one off big for you? Years ago, I had a friend who took some time off to travel around the country on his motorcycle. After a few months, he left Denver and was riding the backroads headed back East. He wanted to explore the West Coast, but he was low […]
As the possibility of the interest rate cycle turning comes into clearer relief, utilities, which have been underperforming in a rising rate environment, should switch back on and begin to outpace their non-dividend paying rivals. And a utility that both pays a dividend AND is growing earnings, would be a great play at this point […]
In 2023, energy sector stocks have been on a roller coaster. Sector stock prices follow the price of crude oil, which means a lot of ups and downs in the short-term. But the long-term prospects for oil are very bullish, so don’t be afraid to take advantage of the dips. In particular, I suggest looking […]
Last week, in our 48-Hour Income service, we sold a cash-secured put on software company, Palantir (PLTR). In 48-Hour Income, the goal of the service is to generate 1% to 3% returns per week by selling 2-day puts in certain stocks. PLTR had earnings coming up the next morning and its put option premiums appeared […]
Infrastructure. What a pompous word! I am a huge fan of infrastructure investing. Still, when I see some pension consultant or product salesperson droning on about the correlation factor of infrastructure assets and the durable cash flows produced by permanent infrastructure, I suddenly feel the need for a nap. So I can only imagine how […]
