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Corrections have been a routine occurrence throughout stock market history. These periods of volatility and economic uncertainty are challenging for investors to navigate but frequently offer excellent investment opportunities for long-term gains.
However, the market disruption that started in mid-February has been an extraordinary event, both in terms of the speed and magnitude of the market downturn as well as its volatility.
Looking at past trends—which isn’t always an indication of the future—stock markets have probably seen the bulk of their initial adjustment....
However, the market disruption that started in mid-February has been an extraordinary event, both in terms of the speed and magnitude of the market downturn as well as its volatility.
Looking at past trends—which isn’t always an indication of the future—stock markets have probably seen the bulk of their initial adjustment....
Due to the COVID-19 crisis, the Bank of Canada has cut its benchmark lending rate to just 0.25%. That will certainly hurt the interest income that Canada’s Big Five banks earn on their loans. The pandemic will also dampen demand for new loans, at least until the economy returns to normal....
As I’ve said since mid-March, I suspect the bulk of the damage to the stock market may already be behind us. Obviously, I could be wrong. I’ll explain why and say more over the next few weeks in our newsletters and weekly Hotlines.
Meanwhile, I advise against selling high-quality stocks, especially if they are part of a portfolio that’s diversified across most if not all of the five main economic sectors.
This issue highlights several high-quality stocks we feel are poised to deliver strong gains as the pandemic eases and the economy recovers.
Those include CGI, our top Aggressive pick for 2020....
Meanwhile, I advise against selling high-quality stocks, especially if they are part of a portfolio that’s diversified across most if not all of the five main economic sectors.
This issue highlights several high-quality stocks we feel are poised to deliver strong gains as the pandemic eases and the economy recovers.
Those include CGI, our top Aggressive pick for 2020....
Here’s another installment of the TSINetwork.ca Guide to Bear Market Investing. Below, we cover some FAQs—Frequently Asked Questions.
That depends on what you already own.
If your portfolio was good for you two months ago, it’s probably good for you now....
Should I change my investment portfolio to reflect the drop in the market and other recent events?
That depends on what you already own.
If your portfolio was good for you two months ago, it’s probably good for you now....
Understand that no investment is “safe,” but the safest blue chip stocks have a history of success and years of dividend payments
New corporate spinoffs are often the target for value seekers, while new stock issues often pose problems
The best (seemingly) short-term investments still don’t provide the benefits of a long-term strategy
What looks like the best short-term investments won’t give you the same results as a good long-term investing strategy.
Stock prices have dropped sharply in anticipation of a much wider spread of the coronavirus, and the deep and sustained economic setback that could result. That could happen—no one can predict the future. However, most sharp market downturns are temporary. Due to modern medicine and technology, the coronavirus impact is unlikely to get so big that it brings on a long-lasting stock-market decline.
Our advice is that if your stock holdings made sense for you a few weeks ago, in light of your investment goals, financial circumstances and temperament, then you should hang on to them.
The crisis has also highlighted why you should stick with our three-pronged approach to investing.
Meantime, we still see several compelling buys despite the current uncertainty....
Our advice is that if your stock holdings made sense for you a few weeks ago, in light of your investment goals, financial circumstances and temperament, then you should hang on to them.
The crisis has also highlighted why you should stick with our three-pronged approach to investing.
Meantime, we still see several compelling buys despite the current uncertainty....
Note--this is part of a continuing Inner Circle Spotlight Report: The Successful Investor Guide to Bear Market Investing
Like a lot of beginning investors, I took an early interest in “market lore”—rules for making money in the stock market. These rules aim to tell you how to spot good stocks to buy, good times to buy or sell them, how much to pay, etc....
Like a lot of beginning investors, I took an early interest in “market lore”—rules for making money in the stock market. These rules aim to tell you how to spot good stocks to buy, good times to buy or sell them, how much to pay, etc....