Have you thought about dipping your toe in options trading? We’ll explain three basic options trading strategies and who they’re best for.
Byrna Technologies Finds Niche in Self Defense Market
Byrna Technologies (BYRN) is a company that most investors might not know about and an alternative for people who simply don’t like guns to protect themselves. There are many options for purchasing CO2 air pistols versus traditional firearms and BYRN has some unique products worth mentioning. The company claims to be the best-in-class when it […]
Profiting from Biden’s Infrastructure Plan Using Simple Options
This past week’s big political and economic news came from a long-awaited bipartisan agreement on a physical infrastructure bill. There is still a long way to go before the bill can pass, but it does seem like the groundwork is there. The most recent iteration of the agreement is only focused on physical infrastructure. The […]
12 Safe Retirement Investments Beyond Savings Accounts
Retirement planning starts with goals. Once you understand the cash flow you will need when you retire, you can start looking for investments that can provide it. In this article, we’ll go over 12 safe retirement investments, reviewing potential returns and risks. We’ll start with the most conservative investments that have safe, yet low returns […]
This Closed-End Fund is a Rare Junkyard Gem
Because I research and recommend high-yield investments, I often receive questions about individual closed-end funds, sometimes referred to as CEFs. According to CEF Connect, 285 closed-end funds yield between 5% and 28%. It is easy to understand why closed-end funds attract yield-hungry investors like moths to the flame. When asked about a closed-end fund, my […]
Trade of the Week: WKHS
The meme stocks have continually been the most active traded options contracts over the last few weeks. However, you never know which meme stock will be in the spotlight from week to week. This past week, Workhorse (WKHS) was one of the big movers, up nearly 10% on one day in particular. On that day, […]
Two Dividend Stocks That Proved to Be Pandemic Proof
The coronavirus pandemic put the ultimate stress test on income investments. Hundreds of companies cut or suspended dividend payments. Companies that did not cut dividends through the pandemic should be high on the list for income-focused investors—and companies that grew their dividends in 2020 deserve gold stars and a place in your portfolio. In February […]
Does Inflation Really Help Debtors?
I recently interviewed Chuck Butler about winners and losers during inflationary times. I began with: “Historically inflation hurt creditors and helped debtors as they are paying back their obligations in much-depreciated dollars. I’ve had readers ask about borrowing money to invest. Chuck, that concerns me. Many of our readers are baby boomers or retired. …. Are you […]
Serge Rips Into Meme Stock ‘Analysts’
There’s a scene in the movie, “The Big Short”, where Brad Pitt’s character berates his two partners. His partners are parading through a Las Vegas casino celebrating shorting the market. “Don’t dance! You just bet against the American economy. If we’re right, people lose homes, jobs. For every 1% unemployment goes up, 40,000 people die, […]
Bitcoin Drops Below $30,000: MARA Stock Price Follows
Marathon Digital (MARA) pulled back as Bitcoin fell below $30,000. All thanks to China. According to CNN, “State media reported that the southwestern Chinese province of Sichuan ordered a halt to all crypto mining operations and cut off the power supply to many mining facilities. The province is a major hub for mining, the process […]
