There are plenty of reasons for investors to be nervous about stocks right now. Inflation remains stubbornly high. Treasury yields are climbing. And traders now see a 90% probability that the Federal Reserve raises interest rates at its September meeting this week.
Yet I'm still buying and holding the Vanguard Total Stock Market ETF (NYSEMKT: VTI).
Missed Nvidia in 2009? This Rare Signal Is Flashing Again. In 2009, a "Double Down" signal flashed for a little-known chipmaker called Nvidia. For the first time in years, that same "Total Conviction" signal is flashing for a company 1/100th the size of Nvidia. Continue »
The reason comes down to one thing. Corporate earnings are proving remarkably resilient and are projected to continue growing at a healthy rate through at least the end of 2027.
Stocks don't necessarily need falling interest rates to move higher. If corporate profits keep growing fast enough, earnings can push stock prices higher over the next six to 12 months.
#total #interest
Yet I'm still buying and holding the Vanguard Total Stock Market ETF (NYSEMKT: VTI).
Missed Nvidia in 2009? This Rare Signal Is Flashing Again. In 2009, a "Double Down" signal flashed for a little-known chipmaker called Nvidia. For the first time in years, that same "Total Conviction" signal is flashing for a company 1/100th the size of Nvidia. Continue »
The reason comes down to one thing. Corporate earnings are proving remarkably resilient and are projected to continue growing at a healthy rate through at least the end of 2027.
Stocks don't necessarily need falling interest rates to move higher. If corporate profits keep growing fast enough, earnings can push stock prices higher over the next six to 12 months.
#total #interest
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