Lisa Dammeyer

1 week ago | bankrate.com | Brian Baker |Lisa Dammeyer

Every investor loves to find an undervalued stock. In fact, the value investing strategy has been touted by some of the greatest investors of all time, including Warren Buffett. Value investments can provide the rare combination of low risk and high returns, but there are some pitfalls to watch out for in your search for undervalued stocks. Value traps are stocks that can appear undervalued, but ultimately end up disappointing investors.

2 weeks ago | bankrate.com | Logan Jacoby |Lisa Dammeyer

There are several ways for investors to add stable investments that provide a stream of income to their portfolios. One of the most common ways to do so is by investing in dividend stocks. In fact, there are some companies, referred to as Dividend Aristocrats, that have consistently been raising their dividends every year for 25 years or more. Here’s a look at five Dividend Aristocrats with yields above 5 percent.

2 weeks ago | bankrate.com | Brian Baker |Lisa Dammeyer

China is home to some of the largest tech companies in the world, many of which can be purchased by U.S. investors. These Chinese stocks have lagged behind their U.S. peers in recent years, but several are off to a relatively strong start in 2025 and may still offer compelling value compared to the U.S. tech giants. To be sure, the ongoing trade war between the U.S. and China heightens the risk of investing in China.

2 weeks ago | bankrate.com | Dayana Yochim |Lisa Dammeyer

According to T. Rowe Price, this market downturn may be different from others we’ve experienced since 2008. Old-school defensive sectors may not provide the same ballast as they have in the past. Investors may want to hedge risk exposure, limit downside and consider cash for the short term. It’s one thing to intellectually accept that short-term market volatility is a normal part of investing for potentially higher returns.

2 weeks ago | bankrate.com | Dayana Yochim |Lisa Dammeyer

In a recent white paper, Fidelity laid out scenarios based on whomever is eventually left paying the tab for President Donald Trump’s latest tariffs. Uncertainty topped the firm’s list of risks associated with the current market environment. Plus, stagflation just sent in its RSVP and it’s a firm “maybe.” Fidelity says the odds we’re entering a stagflationary environment are increasing.