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MarketWatch #9

Stocks can be complicated, so I like to make them simple. I always look at business and its culture first, then I look at the stock.

When I do invest, I usually go through Robinhood. It’s easy to use and not a bad place to start investing.

 
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This ones for the newbies!

Stocks are complicated, so I’ll make them simple:

I look at the business and culture first, then I look at the stock and its movements.

Read our last MarketWatch posts at the bottom of the page for help with this.

When I invest, I usually go through Robinhood. It’s easy to use and not a bad place to start as an investor.

Stocks are dangerous, some people invest lightly and still go broke.

Do your research.

With so much complication in the world, it’s easy to see how investing may be placed on the back burner right now. I’m glad that you’ve still decided to start investing, and we’re excited to be with you every step of the way!

 

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MarketWatch #8

One of the more exciting parts of investing is learning the ability to analyze regular news and pre-identify shifts in the market. From real estate to stocks, everything correlates in some way, and the ability to identify that correlation can be the difference between making a lot of money and losing.

I read a press release from 2020 that listed the top 100 retailers in the USA. I was surprised by several of the top companies on the list but was less confused after reviewing their stock movement over the past year.

 
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Disclaimer: MarketWatch is for entertainment purposes only. It is important that ALL investors conduct their own market research to determine the best investments for their portfolio. Please do not blindly follow me or any random person on the internet, there are professionals for that. MarketWatch is intended to give you insight into my investment portfolio and my analysis of each investment that is discussed. Please feel free to share any comments or questions below.

One of the more exciting parts of investing is learning the ability to analyze regular news and pre-identify shifts in the market. From real estate to stocks, everything correlates in some way, and the ability to identify that correlation can be the difference between making a lot of money and losing.

I read a press release from 2020 that listed the top 100 retailers in the USA. I was surprised by several of the top companies on the list but was less confused after reviewing their stock movement over the past year.

Check a few of them out below:

#3 Kroger (KR): The 3rd largest retailer in the country has seen little movement in the past year. I understand the weirdness of shopping during COVID, but a lot of stores have become very efficient with their online pickup/curbside service, Kroger hasn’t. This could be an indicator that the company is going to slide on next year’s list.

#8 Target (TGT): Target is growing and they are growing fast! Up 89% since last year, there is still a lot of opportunity ahead for the 8th largest retailer in the United States.

#6 Home Depot (HD): I’ve seen more and more remodeling videos go viral since the pandemic. With the 3rd round of stimulus checks now in our pockets, we should expect to see another push towards new heights for the hardware giant.

#7 CVS Health Corporation (CVS): One of the first places to open up testing for COVID-19, CVS, has been at the forefront of convenience and health safety for the many people who were not permitted into hospitals and emergency care facilities. Will CVS keep this steam going even after we have all been vaccinated?

#11 Apple Store/ iTunes (AAPL): I was surprised to see Apple and iTunes on this list, but I was reminded of how dominant Apple really is. Microsoft is one of my favorite companies and one that everyone should have on their watchlist, but Microsoft closed their retail stores last year. With Apple being #11 on this list, I don’t see them making a hasty decision like Microsofts’ anytime soon.

#16 TJX Companies (TJX): “Remodeling, redecorating, redesigning?” — TJ Maxx, Homegoods, and Marshall’s are where you go after the hard work is finished. TJX has been growing like wildfire for the past few years and with a new focus on building an online presence, we may see them take another step forward. With that said, what would happen to TJX if they chose not to get with the online shopping times and just stuck to their brick-and-mortar roots?

#20 Macy’s (M): Speaking of brick-and-mortar, Macy’s has been struggling. It feels like the dominoes just continue to fall for the mall scene — First Sears, now JC Penny, who’s the next big box store in your local mall? Hopefully, things turn around for the nearly 200-year-old company (founded in 1858), but I am not optimistic.

#21 Dollar Tree (DLTR): The darkhorse retailer, Dollar Tree, is here to stay! We have seen them pop up in more places, seen their stores get bigger, and see their marketing become bolder. These are all signs of strong growth, especially when a company has an undeniably effective core competency: $1 stuff. Keep an eye on this one, you won’t regret watching them.


I’ve said it once and I’ll say it twice, staying ahead of the curb and making investment decisions based on logic will prove to be a much better and comfortable way to invest than following market trends. Do your research and trust what you put your hard-earned money into, this way you can sleep better at night knowing that you have placed your money in the right places.


Sources

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MarketWatch #7

This week, we’re going to take a look at the 3 of the companies that have cut their teeth on new, groundbreaking tech to pave the way in delivering a vaccine during the horror movie-like experience that we have had for the last year and a half.

 
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“I cant wait to finally be free” — Everyone in 2020

 

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Covid-19, the coronavirus, the pandemic, the “Rona” — whatever you want to call it, it’s finally starting to get under control. No matter your sociopolitical views on the subject, I think we are all ready to move on from this depressing virus.

To remember the impact this virus had on our world, it’s easy — drive down to your local grocery store that’s now closed or look on your phone for which places offer new options for contactless delivery. There have been major drawbacks to this virus and also incredible solution-focused innovations that were created out of necessity.

This week, we’re going to take a look at the 3 of the companies that have cut their teeth on new, groundbreaking tech to pave the way in delivering a vaccine during the horror movie-like experience that we have had for the last year and a half.

 
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No time to waste, we need the cure!

 

The Race to a Vaccine

Moderna (MRNA): The Company of Major Gains! This time last year, Moderna was a $20 stock, today, you can’t get it for less than $130. And the only reason you can get it that cheap is because they just had their regularly scheduled pull back. History: In May 2020 Moderna saw a dip similar to the one happening now, this happened after they saw significant growth — a similar trend in several of your favorite stocks. In July, there was another pullback after growth. Another in December, and now they’re going through one in March.

Historical charts can help with predicting market movement in the future. This method of forecasting stocks is not a one-size-fits-all, but it does give you an idea of a stock’s volatility performance in similar climates and quarters.

Pfizer (PFE): The Dark Horse of the Pandemic. Pfizer is the most affordable stock of the three vaccine achievers and this is the one that I believe could have the most upside. Of the 3, Pfizer has had the least stock inflation, a high vaccine effective rate, and the highest dividend payout percentage of the three. This is worth noting because a dividend is the investor paycheck a company sends you after they’ve made more money than they needed. Pfizer has a long-standing history of paying out this check, and that represents strong financials and a commitment to shareholders.

So to recap: Their price is low, they pay you for investing, and they are making a vaccine that works!

I’d suggest you add this stock to your watchlist to see how the next few months go, earnings come out 4/27 and we could see this company make a comfortable shift in a positive direction.

Johnson & Johnson (JNJ): The one-hit-wonder, Johnson and Johnson was able to create a single-shot vaccine to battle the virus. Though the effectiveness numbers are lower than the other 2 vaccine companies, it is nice to see a familiar face helping to lead the charge in the race for a cure. With that said, I expected to see a more dramatic shift in JNJ stock this year.

As I have said before and I will say it again, staying ahead of the curb and making investment decisions based on logic will prove to be a much better and comfortable way to invest than following market trends. Do your research and trust what you put your hard-earned money into, this way you can sleep better at night knowing that you have placed your money in the right places.

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MarketWatch #6

“I put in 40 hours a week for every dollar I get, so now that I have it, it’s going to work for me!”

Don’t let lazy money sleep in your wallet or bank account, saving is good, but there is a difference between saving for something and saving for nothing. Save for something and invest the rest, that 2% inflation can be a slow and painful death for your pockets.

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There once was a farmer who decided to plant seeds for harvest.

First, he drops seeds on a path - The birds come and ate them.

Then, he planted the seeds on rocky places - Nothing grew.

Next, he planted the seeds among thorns - The seed suffocated and died.

Finally, he planted the seed in good soil - He saw the crop grow x10, x20, x100.

This is one of my favorite Bible stories because it shares an important sentiment with us as investors.

We have the dignity to choose where we invest our money (seeds), but those choices come with consequences that can be either good or bad.

This story helped me to understand that there are different ways to invest, and those investments will result in different outcomes. We have the choice to put our hard-earned money in good soil or take our chance with the birds, rocks, and bushes. Today, I’m going to share 2 companies with you that I believe are fundamentally bad soil. Then, I’ll share a company that I believe falls under the “good” soil category.

This community is here for conversation about investments, please share your thoughts about this in the comments below, and don’t be shy to disagree. The best decisions that we make come after a thorough vetting of the options and it is hard to see all of the options if we are only seeing them through our own lens.

Chevron (CVX): The ROCK

Oil has been the pinnacle of investments for a very long time, dating way back to the Rockefeller dynasty — Now, it’s losing value. We have seen the damage this commodity has done to people in the form of greed, but now people are losing their patience for the damage it does to our environment too. Electric vehicles are becoming the norm and in 2035 major car companies have already decided to leave the old method of transportation in the past. Chevron and all of the other oil giants are on sale right now, but the next step is the clearance rack, after that, they will be gone for good. Don’t let your money follow them!

General Motors (GM): The THORNS

GM is among a long list of companies who plan to leave their oily cars behind, but does that mean they are a good investment? I challenge that it doesn’t. With the tech industry and car industry now being intertwined, I don’t believe the “old” car industry is in the best position to adjust its entire business models and practices to work in the new tech-driven car industry. Whether it’s their mega factories, horrible labor conditions, or simply the fact that they are starting from the bottom essentially in tech, the major car companies of yesterday have their work cut out for them if they hope to compete in an ever-evolving and constantly growing smart tech industry. GM may survive, but many others will suffocate and die as a result. Be sure to do your research and trust your judgment.

Velodyne Lidar (VLDR): The SOIL

Now we get to the opportunity! With so much change needing to happen in the car industry and AI space as a whole, there is a lot of room for companies that specialize in providing parts for these different vehicles and smart devices. A company like Velodyne specializes in creating Lidar technology to help AI devices like robots, smart cars, and anything else without real eyes see. This is a technology that old car companies will need, new tech car companies will use, and future AI tech creations will require. It’s like investing in a motor company, motors are used in cars, lawnmowers, machinery, etc. so they have a lot of people to sell their motors to. If they have high demand and can develop a high volume of supply, you would expect to see that company increase their market value and stock value x10, x20, x100.

A Final Note for those who are not planting a seed at all:

Investing your money is one of the safest things that you can do for your family. Inflation is no secret, so every dollar that sits and isn’t working for you is working against you. I heard a quote about this recently:

“I put in 40 hours a week for every dollar I get, so now that I have it, it’s going to work for me!”

Don’t let lazy money sleep in your wallet or bank account, saving is good, but there is a difference between saving for something and saving for nothing. Save for something and invest the rest, that 2% inflation can be a slow and painful death for your pockets.

REMEMBER: The single most important thing that you can do when you invest is to do your research. Do not blindly listen to TV, podcast, blogs, or anyone trying to give you investment advice. Know the market and trust yourself, this is the key to building an account that you and your next generation can be proud of.

Invest responsibly.

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MarketWatch #5

Against my better judgment, I want to revisit a topic mentioned in last week’s release. Even though I dislike day trading and trend surfing, it’s easy for investors to insist on the value of these methods.

With that said, It would be silly of me not to share insight into how these methods can work and tell you how some investors have had success with them. Especially with the recent spikes and drops of stocks in the market, most notably: Gamestop ($GMS).

THIS RELEASE COMES WITH 11 STOCKS THAT I RECOMMEND TO ALL OF OUR READERS!

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Disclaimer: MarketWatch is for entertainment purposes only. It is important that ALL investors conduct their own market research to determine the best investments for their portfolio. Please do not blindly follow me or any random person on the internet, there are professionals for that. MarketWatch is intended to give you insight into my investment portfolio and my analysis of each investment that is discussed. Please feel free to share any comments or questions below.

Against my better judgment, I want to revisit a topic mentioned in last week’s release. Even though I dislike day trading and trend surfing, it’s easy for investors to insist on the value of these methods.

With that said, It would be silly of me not to share insight into how these methods can work and tell you how some investors have had success with them. Especially with the recent spikes and drops of stocks in the market, most notably: Gamestop ($GMS).

Let’s start by identifying the 2 types of traders.

Trend Traders

So what is trend trading? It’s similar to “crowd surfing.” You look for the strongest people (Trends) in the crowd (The Market) and you ride them to stay above the ground.

Here are my 2 keys for Trend surfing investors.

  1. Set your Numbers

  2. Be disciplined

The hardest thing to do in the market is cut your losses and to take your wins. When your trend trading, you need to know what your cutoff investment is and stick to it.

Blindly throwing your money into a trendy stock will result in highly volatile results.

The best investors know that having an exit plan before you invest your money can not only save your pockets, but it can save your life. Please be responsible.

Day Trader

Day trading is lucrative, for the winners! The losers are usually left with the scraps after the market has had its way with them.

To be a successful day trader, there are a couple of disciplines that you need to know. Before I explain those, there is a major key to day trading that you need to know: you must have a strategy.

If you haven’t looked into the different strategies for day trading, do yourself a favor and read this article.

Here are 2 keys for new day traders.

  1. Follow the rules - stick to the plan

  2. Don’t get emotional - you will win some, you will lose some. don’t let your emotions control your pockets.

I know that I told you that making investments in GameStop and Blackberry were bad ideas, but my doubt about these investments should not sway your choice to make your own investment decision.

It is important to note that I am still and will always be against emotional, impulsive investments. Do your research and trust the companies that you put your hard-earned money into. Below you will find my MarketWatch list for February 2021. Check out some of these stocks if you're looking to build up your own portfolio.

Top 8 stocks

Moderna

Nike

Verizon

Microsoft

Apple

3M

Tesla

Target

Top 3 Index Funds

SPYD

VTI

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If you’re already invested in any of these companies, give us your take down in the comment section below or join the conversation on Twitter!

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MarketWatch #4

With new leadership in the white house, we have already seen the stock market and economy exhale. Stocks that once looked like falling knives have started to flatten out and we look poised for stability soon. This week, I want to take some time to distinguish the difference between stocks that are overhyped and stocks that actually deserve that hype.

Disclaimer: MarketWatch is for entertainment purposes only. It is important that ALL investors conduct their own market research to determine the best investments for their portfolio. Please do not blindly follow me or any random person on the internet, there are professionals for that. MarketWatch is intended to give you insight into my investment portfolio and my analysis of each investment that is discussed. Please feel free to share any comments or questions below.

The first month of 2021 is already coming to an end! I hope you’ve held on to those new year's resolutions and gained some positive momentum.

With new leadership in the white house, we have already seen the stock market and economy exhale. Stocks that once looked like falling knives have started to flatten out and we look poised for stability soon. This week, I want to take some time to distinguish the difference between stocks that are overhyped and stocks that actually deserve that hype.

Overhyped

GameStop (GME): Let’s kick this off with the brick and mortar gaming store that has been surging as of late. Up more than 300% since last month, GameStop looks ready to take over the world. But before you start selling off your Apple shares, let’s consider some of the news around this recent surge. Here is the list of recent news that could be causing this rally:

  1. N/A

  2. N/A

  3. Reddit

Yep, that’s all of it. When a stocks’ movement seems too good to be true, it likely is. GameStop has been on the decline as a company for a while and investing in the company simply because of their share price moving up, is not a good investment. Always remember: Invest in companies, not charts.

Blackberry (BB): Similar to GameStop, we saw a surge in Blackberry’s stock yesterday, but there was nothing that caused it. I know this is true because the company made a statement that they had no clue why people were investing in their company. If you’re going to make an investment in a company that is clearly doing poorly, please understand that you are taking a gamble that could cost you the entire investment. When a stock goes to zero, there is nothing to pull out of that investment, you just lose your money.

Please don’t throw away your money, I write these posts every week to help people grow their portfolios. There will always be random stocks that soar for no good reason, then fall to a bankrupt demise (ie. Hertz, Kodak). There is an illegal strategy called pump and dump, this is where a group of people will encourage investors to purchase a stock to inflate the price. Then, all of a sudden, everyone will sell that stock off and it will crash to zero. Please stay away from these investments!

My suggestion: Invest in the winning stocks, not the ones with potential. Potential is unrealized and when it comes to money, that potential doesn’t do anything for your bank account.

Worth the Hype

Now, here are 5 stocks that are worth the hype and your investment. Do your own research, of course, but you are likely already familiar with these companies. I have said this time and time again, invest in companies who make products that you own and that you trust. Those will prove to be the safest and most lucrative stock market investments.

1) Microsoft (MSFT)

2) Johnson & Johnson (JNJ)

3) Coca-Cola (KO)

4) PepsiCo (PEP)

5) Activision Blizzard (ATVI)

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MarketWatch #3

This week, I’m helping a friend of mine that told me that he is ready to start trading stocks. If you have additional thoughts, please drop them in the comments or join the conversation on Twitter.

Today, I’m giving you 3 tips of advice that I learned when I started out. Then, I’ll show you 3 stocks that you should consider buying FIRST. Here’s a quick pointer I learned: Stay away from the most talked-about stocks. Usually, those are the stocks with a lot of highs and lows in the market. You don’t need your money being thrown around in the beginning, a solid base will give you breathing room if the market breaks.

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Disclaimer: MarketWatch is for entertainment purposes only. It is important that ALL investors conduct their own market research to determine the best investments for their portfolio. Please do not blindly follow me or any random person on the internet, there are professionals for that. MarketWatch is intended to give you insight into my investment portfolio and my analysis of each investment that is discussed. Please feel free to share any comments or questions below.


This week, I’m helping a friend of mine that told me that he is ready to start trading stocks. If you have additional thoughts, please drop them in the comments or join the conversation on Twitter.

Today, I’m giving you 3 tips of advice that I learned when I started out. Then, I’ll show you 3 stocks that you should consider buying FIRST. Here’s a quick pointer I learned: Stay away from the most talked-about stocks. Usually, those are the stocks with a lot of highs and lows in the market. You don’t need your money being thrown around in the beginning, a solid base will give you breathing room if the market breaks.

Here are 3 more tips:

Tip #1: Buy the companies that you believe in first.

If you shop there, you should own it. This is the low-hanging fruit that is often overlooked by new investors.

Tip #2: Start small — You don’t need $1,000 in the bank to start investing.

Some brokerages let you buy small parts of big companies like Amazon and Tesla. If you don’t want to pay for a full share, don’t. My rule of thumb is to own as many of the companies that I love as possible.

Tip #3: Find a free brokerage — Don’t pay to start the game.

Check out Robinhood if you need a free trading option. You and I will get a free stock when you signup.

Now, let’s look at three companies that sell consumer goods that you may have at home. Likely, these are the companies that you like or trust.

Walmart (WMT): Love ‘em or hate ‘em, Walmart is a leader in its space. One of the biggest suppliers for businesses and consumers, Walmart has captured nearly the entire market. There’re always new and exciting companies to invest in, but companies like Walmart are how the big investors win. Do future self a favor, consider watching Walmarts stock. If you can't buy their stock today, they are CERTIFIED MarketWatch material.

Amazon (AMZN): Jeff Bezos recently reclaimed his role as the head honcho for all of the billionaires in the world, and while shares were down nearly $50 since last week, there is no reason to worry about them as an investment. With new opportunities to build their relationship with the government, we could see one of the largest suppliers of medicine begin distribution talks for the COVID vaccine and potentially other vaccines in the future. This is speculation, but it is a solution to an urgent problem.

As well as that, last month was the greatest online shopping frenzy in history and Amazon was the clear front-runner. You already know that this company is ESSENTIAL to our economy, and our lives, so owning it isn’t a bad idea.

ATT (T): People love their phones and I know that your likely no different. Why not own your phone company? This is a great place for new investors to start. You need to find businesses that offer evergreen goods and services — These are companies that offer products and services that are always needed (Ie. Cell phone service).

Another Note: AT&T offers one of the highest dividends out there, so that means you get paid money just for owning their stock. Yeah, it’s a double-dip in the cookie jar, and it looks beautiful on your taxes. If that’s not enough, check out their charts, they are incredibly cheap right now. Especially compared to what we saw from them before Feb 28, 2020.

 
 
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That looks like the COVID effect, in my opinion. There is no denying it, world crises are terrible for the majority of people and we have little control when these things happen. But, you are in control of your wallet, so buy companies while they are low and sell them when they are HIGH.

REMEMBER: The single most important thing that you can do when you invest is to do your research. Do not blindly listen to TV, podcast, blogs, or anyone trying to give you investment advice. Know the market and trust yourself, this is the key to building an account that you and your next generation can be proud of.

 
 
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MarketWatch #2

A week into the new year and we’ve already had several news stories that have impacted our lives. To prevent us from focusing on the negative things, today we will focus on the news that impacts our pockets. In week 2 of MarketWatch, we will take a look at three stocks that I expect to see positive returns on in the coming days.

Disclaimer: MarketWatch is for entertainment purposes only. It is important that ALL investors conduct their own market research to determine the best investments for their portfolio. Please do not blindly follow me or any random person on the internet, there are professionals for that. MarketWatch is intended to give you insight into my investment portfolio and my analysis of each investment that is discussed. Please feel free to share any comments or questions below.

A week into the new year and we’ve already had several news stories that have impacted our lives. To prevent us from focusing on the negative things, today we will focus on the news that impacts our pockets.

In week 2 of MarketWatch, we will take a look at three stocks that I expect to see positive returns on in the coming days.

Apple (AAPL): Last week we heard rumblings about a potential Hyundai and Apple deal where the two would work together on a new EV (electric vehicle). These talks have not yet been confirmed.

We know that Apple is a leader in innovation, but limiting your understanding of their company to computers and phones is how you will miss out on opportunities. There are large publications that will say that the tech-giant is not an innovator (Forbes: “Apple is not innovative anymore across any category.”), however, over the course of Apple’s nearly 50-year history, we have seen them innovate their offering repeatedly. Everyone will have an opinion, so do your best to stay ahead of the curb and don’t allow naysayers to impact your pockets. Apple will always be worth paying attention to because they are always paying attention to you (the customer) and that is the key to business.

Disney (DIS): For those who live under a rock, please come out and enjoy the happiness! Disney has been the “happiest place on earth” for a very long time, the phrase has even been trademarked by the movie-making behemoth. This week, we will see the first small-screen release of the Marvel Cinematic Universe with WandaVision, on the Disney+ platform. On the surface, this doesn’t mean that the company will see an uptick in its share value, but if there is an uptick following the release, we will likely see a similar reaction from the market for the other seven Marvel releases planned for this year. I’ve been a believer in the Disney stock forever, but with them now owning the streaming platform of their content, you would be remiss to believe the company won’t take major strides in the near future.

Tesla (TSLA): Elon Musk is back at it again with more headline-worthy news! Not only is he the richest man in the world, but he is still sending rockets to space, and up to this point he has only sent a measly 105 successfully since 2010. With that said, it’s hard to imagine that Tesla will not see further successful innovation in the future, after all, it’s not like battery-powered cars are rocket-science. There’s certainly a level of volatility to the way that Musk runs his organizations, but my guess is that he has operated with this level of volatility for the majority of his career; Up to this point, it has landed his net worth atop Nicaragua and 54 other countries gross domestic product (GDP).

(UPDATE: 1/14/2020)

He lost it.

As I have said before and I will say it again, staying ahead of the curb and making investment decisions based on logic will prove to be a much better and comfortable way to invest than following market trends. Do your research and trust what you put your hard-earned money into, this way you can sleep better at night knowing that you have placed your money in the right places.

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MarketWatch #1

With the start of the new year now behind us, there is still a lot of uncertainty about what 2021 will bring. As new opportunities are presented, we are left with a choice to act or be acted on by our economy. Whether you are looking into commodity investing or stock investing, we all have a chance to move the needle in our favor. Here are three stocks that are presenting an opportunity to us this week:

Disclaimer: MarketWatch is for entertainment purposes only. It is important that ALL investors conduct their own market research to determine the best investments for their portfolio. Please do not blindly follow me or any random person on the internet, there are professionals for that. MarketWatch is intended to give you insight into my investment portfolio and my analysis of each investment that is discussed. Please feel free to share any comments or questions below.


 
 

With the start of the new year now behind us, there is still a lot of uncertainty about what 2021 will bring. As new opportunities are presented, we are left with a choice to act or be acted on by our economy. Whether you are looking into commodity investing or stock investing, we all have a chance to move the needle in our favor. Here are three stocks that are presenting an opportunity to us this week:

 
 

Bitcoin (BTC): Last week we saw a more than 20% increase in the value of Bitcoin, placing it within $30k territory. As we continue to analyze and critique cryptocurrency, we must open our eyes to the potential that it brings to our global economy. People are becoming increasingly frustrated with our global banking system, and many believe that this will continue to lead to increasing demand for alternative banking methods. If you fall under this category, these types of innovative investments may be worth looking into.

Alibaba (BABA): Jack Ma is M.I.A. and there are several conspiracies about what may have happened to him. I’m not going to get into all of that, but this is worth paying attention to if you are currently invested in the Amazon-like Chinese enterprise. Alibaba owns the unofficial dropshipping hub, AliExpress, and a change in top-level management could cause a chain reaction in their current structure, more specifically, the large portion of their American dropshipping business. Currently, shares of $BABA are trading at $228.12, a more than 15% decrease than just a month ago. Whether you are bullish or bearish on this stock, this could prove to be an opportunity for those who are looking for an Amazon-like alternative.

(UPDATE: 1/5/2020)

According to Business Insider, Alibaba founder Jack Ma is reportedly laying low and not missing. Concerns about China’s crackdown on his business have reportedly caused him to remove himself from the public eye.

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(UPDATE: 1/15/2020)

Jack Ma is still missing and China has threatened Nationalization of his beloved company. This could heavily impact the dropshipping and bulk trading businesses out there. With China’s government in control, we could see the political climate impact the business and clients more than we have seen in the past. This could be good or bad for you, depending on how you invest.

 
 

Google (GOOGL): Flying under the radar, Google has had major shake-ups that could lead to a domino effect for many companies in the market. Most recently, we saw the unionization of the tech giant’s workers, which was caused by decisions made at top-level management. Decisions such as controversial government contracts (Project Maven), sexual harassment scandals, and pay disparities have all led to their employees taking charge. While unions are nothing new for large corporations, this is worth noting as Google has been a leader in employee relations since the birth of the organization. We could continue to see changes as we watch how this newly formed union affects Google and it’s divisions.

Staying ahead of the curb and making investment decisions based on logic will prove to be a better and more comfortable way to invest than following market trends. Do your research and trust what you put your hard-earned money into, this way you can sleep better at night knowing that you have placed your money in the right places.

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