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This week’s digest looks back at a banner year for ETFs and peers ahead at what could be a boom-or-bust year for bitcoin.
Plus, read about some big U.S. companies whose stocks could do extremely well in the new year, and check out two opposite views from investment strategists on the health and strength of the long-running U.S. bull market.
INVESTING NEWS & TRENDS
ETFs shattered their growth records in 2017
Exchange-traded funds have been in the investing mainstream for years. In 2017, they became the default.
ETFs shattered their growth records in 2017
Give mutual fund investors a voice in shareholder proxy voting
Fund providers often side with companies on proxy resolutions, disregarding fund shareholders.
Give mutual fund investors a voice in shareholder proxy voting
You can leave these mutual funds — but only if you pay
These ‘exit fees’ can really add up.
You can leave these mutual funds — but only if you pay
Analysts expect these large-cap U.S. stocks to rise at least 25% in 2018
Last year’s list is a mixed bag, which is why you ought to invest for the long run. By Phil van Doorn.
Analysts expect these large-cap U.S. stocks to rise at least 25% in 2018
Investing in disruption’s easier said than done. What you need to know
Here’s everything you need to know to invest in disruptive companies across multiple sectors.
Investing in disruption’s easier said than done. What you need to know
Point: Permabear Albert Edwards warns stocks are as bloated as bitcoin
Strategist thinks U.S. stocks are overvalued, overbullish and overbought.
Permabear Albert Edwards warns stocks are as bloated as bitcoin
Counterpoint: Why the bull market will keep on raging
Mary Ann Bartels, CIO of portfolio solutions at Merrill Lynch, says low interest rates will continue to support U.S. stocks, and emerging market stock valuations are “the best on the planet.”
Why the bull market will keep on raging
SPECIAL FOCUS: BITCOIN
Why it matters if bitcoin is a currency or a commodity
Until there’s consensus on bitcoin, there will be problems, writes George Friedman.
Why it matters if bitcoin is a currency or a commodity
Enjoy bitcoin while you can
Stocks have true investment value; cryptocurrencies don’t, writes Gary Smith.
Enjoy bitcoin while you can
Bitcoin is still a good bet as long as greater fools are buying
Don’t believe the cryptocurrency hype — just ride it as long as possible, writes Richard Peterson.
Bitcoin is still a good bet as long as greater fools are buying
Yes, the rise of bitcoin has all the hallmarks of a disaster waiting to happen
If you’ve made a ton of money in bitcoin, good for you. But this at best is a mature rally that has already achieved much of its gains, writes Jeff Reeves
Yes, the rise of bitcoin has all the hallmarks of a disaster waiting to happen
7 cryptocurrencies to watch if you are on the hunt for the next bitcoin
Here are some cryptocurrencies to watch in 2018.
7 cryptocurrencies to watch if you are on the hunt for the next bitcoin.