Meta Platforms (NASDAQ: META) has made for a terrific investment since its initial public offering in 2012 as Facebook. From when shares first started trading to May 7 this year, they have soared 1,140%, easily beating the Nasdaq Composite index.
With shares up by an eye-watering 129% year to date, SoundHound AI (NASDAQ: SOUN) is one of 2024's hottest technology stocks. The audio-focused artificial intelligence (AI) company has received attention from industry giants like Nvidia, contributing to its meteoric rise. But doe
When looking at some of the best performing stocks of the past decade, there's no question that Tesla (NASDAQ: TSLA) is among the top companies on that list. Thanks to rapidly rising sales, its shares have skyrocketed 1,200% in the past decade.
The S&P 500 is arguably the most followed stock index in the world. It's existed in its current form since 1957 and tracks the 500 largest and most profitable publicly traded companies in the United States. Consequently, it's a benchmark for the stock market and the economy.
Many healthcare investors look at Johnson & Johnson (NYSE: JNJ) and see a good, safe dividend stock. But I see an investment that's full of uncertainty and risk.
Many famous names on Wall Street are rapidly scooping up shares of the most prominent artificial intelligence (AI) companies, including Nvidia and Alphabet, among other tech giants. Though these market leaders are attracting most of the AI-centered attention, there are smaller pl
Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) is gaining widespread acceptance as an asset that will be around for a while, but it can still be intimidating for many investors. It's easy to see why that's the case, as everyone has heard tales of investors losing everything with cryptocurrency investment
Now that the Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) halving hype is in the rearview mirror and an array of spot Bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) is available, it's a good time for investors to ask, "What's next?" The prospect of earning seven figures by HODL-ing (crypto lingo for holding) Bit
According to billionaire investor Warren Buffett, achieving excellent returns as an investor is mainly about buying wonderful businesses and holding them for many, many years. The CEO of Berkshire Hathaway has trounced the S&P 500 over decades using that approach, creating ma
Below is Validea's ETF fundamental report for iShares Russell 2000 ETF (IWM). The report looks at IWM's exposure to the major investing factors including value, quality, momentum and low volatility.
iShares Russell 2000 ETF (IWM) is a Mid-Cap Value ETF
Below is Validea's ETF fundamental report for Invesco S&P Equal Weight ETF (RSP). The report looks at RSP's exposure to the major investing factors including value, quality, momentum and low volatility.
Invesco S&P Equal Weight ETF (RSP) is a Large-Cap Low Vola
Below is Validea's ETF fundamental report for SPDR Portfolio Large Cap ETF (SPLG). The report looks at SPLG's exposure to the major investing factors including value, quality, momentum and low volatility.
SPDR Portfolio Large Cap ETF (SPLG) is a Large-Cap Multi-Factor
Below is Validea's ETF fundamental report for iShares Russell Midcap Index Fund ETF (IWR). The report looks at IWR's exposure to the major investing factors including value, quality, momentum and low volatility.
iShares Russell Midcap Index Fund ETF (IWR) is a Large-Cap
Putting coins in a piggy bank might be a fun way to jump-start your child's saving journey, but opening a Roth IRA (individual retirement account) could be the ultimate wealth builder.
Building multiple passive income streams is a well-trodden path to early retirement. In practice, however, it can be seriously challenging to spot worthwhile passive income streams.
Shares of Palantir Technologies (NYSE: PLTR) dropped 8% despite the company reporting solid first-quarter results and increasing its full-year guidance.
Confluent (NASDAQ: CFLT) is a leader in data streaming, which is the technology responsible for many of our live digital experiences. For example, it's the magic behind real-time inventory information when we shop online, which tells us whether a product is in stock before we hit