In a world where stock market volatility keeps many potential investors at bay, seeking stability and reliable returns becomes paramount. If you find yourself wary of the unpredictable swings of stocks, there's a compelling alternative that deserves your attention:...
Altshuler Shaham Investment House outperforms competitors by prioritizing returns over ESG Investments
In April, Altshuler Shaham (TASE: ALTF) Investment House returned to the top of returns table, surpassing competitors due to its astute investment decisions. The firm's success can be largely attributed to the fact that it has prioritised financial returns over...
Israeli banks brace for impact: will US banking crisis affect them?
The recent selloff in US bank shares has rattled investors, as fears about the solvency of regional lenders have intensified. The collapse of First Republic Bank, and its consequent takeover by JP Morgan, have contributed to the lack of stability in the market. All of...
Should you sell in May and go away? Conflicting opinions on summer markets and their impact on your investments
Wall Street indices have been remarkably strong over the past four months, with the S&P 500 index rising by 9% and the Nasdaq by 22%. However, this comes at a time when the summer months, which are considered weak, are around the corner. The "sell in May and go...
Why the Dow Jones Transportation Average is a key indicator for the economy
The Dow Jones Transportation Average, which tracks 20 large U.S. companies ranging from airlines to railroads to truckers, has underperformed the Dow Jones Industrial Average by about 8.3% since early February. This means that while the Dow Jones Industrial Average...
Energy sector dominates Tel Aviv Stock Exchange with over 200% return in 3 years
The Tel Aviv Oil and Gas index has experienced a significant return in the past three years, providing investors with triple-digit returns since the outbreak of the Covid-19 pandemic that led to a decline in energy prices globally. A combination of events contributed...
The fragile state of the global banking system: JP Morgan’s chief strategist sounds a warning
The global banking system is currently facing a crisis, with banks collapsing and markets becoming increasingly turbulent. Inflation is also high, making the situation even more complicated. According to Marco Kolanovic, the chief strategist for global markets at JP...
Israel judicial reform: Is investment environment beginning to deteriorate?
For many years, Israel’s capital market have been relatively immune to domestic political and security developments, instead being heavily connected with global markets movements. However, professionals at local and foreign financial firms are beginning to express...
Dow Jones leaves bear market territory. Here is why investors should be cautious
When Jerome Powell hinted during his last speech that the Federal Reserve was going to slow the pace of raising interest rates to 0.5% at its December meeting, the markets rallied and all three key indices registered substantial gains on the day. For Dow...
With interest rates rising, companies with low debt preparing to reap rewards
Warren Buffett once famously said, “Only when the tide goes out do you discover who's been swimming naked.” In other words, one should not judge companies and investors based on their track record during bull markets. The true nature of success becomes evident when...