Investing Daily

4 days ago | investingdaily.com | Robert Rapier

Recently, I found myself in a familiar back-and-forth—one I’m sure many of you have heard lately. The question: Is the S&P 500 wildly overvalued? And more specifically, is it setting us up for a major correction? The case some people make sounds simple: the S&P’s current price-to-earnings (P/E) ratio is well above historical averages. Therefore, they argue, we’re in a bubble. You can see this in the graphic below.

5 days ago | investingdaily.com | John Persinos

Editor’s Note: Volatility in the markets has been relentless. Traders are scouring the investment landscape for something…anything…that doesn’t come apart like the body panels on a Cybertruck. Enter the gloriously dull utility sector. In times like these, boring is beautiful. Below, I explain why utilities offer a “trifecta” of growth, income and safety. I also steer you in the direction of a superb group of utility stocks that can withstand the craziness of any era.

1 week ago | investingdaily.com | Robert Rapier

When you hear that China or Japan is “dumping U.S. debt,” it may sound like an abstract talking point. But for investors, it can have important implications. The U.S. government borrows money by issuing Treasury bonds, and foreign governments are among the largest holders of that debt. China holds close to a trillion dollars’ worth. Japan holds even more.

1 week ago | investingdaily.com | John Persinos

Editor’s Note: Let’s face it: volatility is back, baby. And it’s louder, meaner, and more erratic than ever. Stocks are soaring one day and plunging the next, amid chaotic tariff pronouncements, rising geopolitical tensions, and the growing buzz that a recession is just around the corner. However, before you renounce capitalism and move to a hut in Patagonia, I’ve got a better idea. Below, I show you a time-honored way to stay invested with mitigated risk.

2 weeks ago | investingdaily.com | John Persinos

Editor’s Note: If you’ve checked your brokerage account lately and thought, “Well, there goes my vacation, my kitchen remodel, and maybe my will to live”—you’re not alone. Now, before you do something drastic (like sell your whole portfolio to buy gold bars and canned beans), take a deep breath. History is on your side. Stocks fall, yes, but they also recover. Quality holdings tend to bounce back stronger than ever, assuming you don’t bail at the bottom.