There are times where investment strategies rely heavily on
trends and when things seem to be on the upswing, everyone wants to be a part
of it. One of those trends currently is Bitcoin, where one Bitcoin is valued at over $4,000. Everyone
from investors to the general public wants a piece of it as it seems that
further growth might just be on the cards. Those who invested in it years ago
will reap the rewards now. But back when it first started, economists and
investors were not keen to get their hands dirty in case it failed. There is a
fine line between a calculated gamble and a good investor knows which is which
.
Investors Who See Potential
James Clunie used the American
elections as the deciding force behind betting against the American
stocks. Although the outcome will only be revealed in the future, it is worth
the watch to see whether this decision pays off. According to investor Jason Sugarman, it's important to have a
passion for the industry. For him, his love for his family and a keen understanding
of the sporting world determine his decision-making. Will these decisions
bode well for these two investors? Only time will tell as patience is one of
the most important factors in investing. One of the fundamentals of investing
is to try to get in while the price is low. This means that investors benefit
from the growth without having to fork out higher amounts for a single fund
unit or stock. These might just work in their favor.
Stocks That Did Well During the Great
Depression
It’s hard to imagine that a stock
market collapse would still see some individuals profit from investments on the
stock market. The surprising winner was in Electric Boat, which
saw massive returns of up to 55% from 1932 to 1955. This can be
attributed to the need for Americans to feel more secure as they were coming
out of one war and heading to the next. Two other defense stocks made it to the
top 10 as well. These include Douglass Aircraft which gave returns of 23,5% and
Minneapolis Honeywell Regulator with returns of 21,6%.
Investments can seem confusing at
times and that is because the volatility of the markets determines the outcome,
not the past performance. Proper financial advice, having bags of passion and carrying out
plenty of research will allow investors to choose funds or stocks that match
their needs but won’t guarantee success. If it does not specify “guarantee”,
there is a risk of loss.
