Mutual Funds Weekly: Veteran Investors Say Cash Is Trash As Momentum Rockets Stocks

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How hot does a stock market melt-up get before it flames out? Investors will find out if U.S. stocks keep moving higher — and some shareholders already are feeling a bit flush.

This week’s digest takes the temperature of the market, beginning with veteran investor Ray Dalio saying this is no time to be on the sidelines. If you do stay invested, check out articles on how to invest when stocks move into super-rally mode. Now that your head is full of facts and figures about momentum-driven stocks, remember that value-stocks still exist, and a video about how to invest like famed bargain-hunter Warren Buffet offers a solid lesson in this often-undervalued strategy.

— Jonathan Burton

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Head of world’s largest hedge fund says ‘if you’re holding cash, you’re going to feel pretty stupid’

Bridgewater’s Ray Dalio thinks that the stock market could see another surge and investors in cash will be left out.

Head of world’s largest hedge fund says ‘if you’re holding cash, you’re going to feel pretty stupid’

No FOMO? Don’t make this other classic stock-market investment mistake

How to handle your fear of the soaring Dow Jones Industrial Average.

No FOMO? Don’t make this other classic stock-market investment mistake

Even rising short-term bond yields won’t kill the stock market’s momentum

S&P 500’s dividend yield below 2-year Treasurys isn’t a problem for investors.

Even rising short-term bond yields won’t kill the stock market’s momentum

This powerful stock-market rally isn’t ready to call it quits

The S&P 500’s technical indicators remain bullish.

This powerful stock-market rally isn’t ready to call it quits

Why you should probably just give up trying to beat the stock market

Most top-performing mutual funds and hedge funds don’t repeat year after year, writes Mark Hulbert.

Why you should probably just give up trying to beat the stock market

Why a Patriots win in Super Bowl LII could be bearish for the stock market

Super Bowl Indicator pins further gains on Eagles win.

Why a Patriots win in Super Bowl LII could be bearish for the stock market

Here’s what it was like to buy the first ETF ever on Day 1

A quarter-century ago, before exchange-traded funds had grown into a multitrillion-dollar investment vehicle that upended Wall Street by offering investors of all types exposure to basically every investible asset class for rock-bottom fees, there was only one.

Here’s what it was like to buy the first ETF ever on Day 1

Gold ETFs see steep inflows as investors look to hedge

The largest exchange-traded fund to track gold has seen heavy adoption thus far in 2018, with massive inflows amid a rally in the precious metal’s price, as well as interest from investors looking to hedge their portfolios.

Gold ETFs see steep inflows as investors look to hedge

New products let bulls and bears make turbocharged bets on tech

Investors who want to continue playing one of 2017’s hottest trades can now do so in turbocharged fashion.

New products let bulls and bears make turbocharged bets on tech

This money manager does financial advice work by the books

Educational sessions in public libraries build community and business.

This money manager does financial advice work by the books

Why stocks will go up, but inflation won’t

Alejandra Grindal, senior international economist at Ned Davis Research Group, says demographics are a key factor.

Why stocks will go up, but inflation won’t

Gundlach picks for 2018: one ETF, one MLP

The DoubleLine Capital CEO likes an oil pipeline play with a 9% yield and thinks Brazil will have another good year.

Gundlach Picks for 2018: One ETF, One MLP

3 value stocks ready to rise

Look to chip equipment, fracking sand and business development for bargain stocks in a pricey market, says Scott Black of Delphi Management.

3 value stocks ready to rise

3 growth stocks gaining from tech makeovers

From skiing to takeout food, companies are transforming mundane businesses using data analytics, says T. Rowe Price fund manager Henry Ellenbogen.

3 growth stocks gaining from tech makeovers

How to invest like Warren Buffett

Warren Buffett’s formula looks simple, but it’s not necessarily easy. Buffett has managed to win what is basically an unwinnable game. Here’s how to invest like him.

How to invest like Warren Buffett

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