Here our current top 10 largest individual stock holdings:
1.Apple $AAPL
2.Nvidia $NVDA
3.Tesla $TSLA
4.Disney $DIS
5.Netflix $NFLX
6.Amazon $AMZN
7.Walmart $WMT
8.Robinhood $HOOD
9.Lockheed Martin $LMT
10. CrowdStrike $CRWD
1.Apple $AAPL
2.Nvidia $NVDA
3.Tesla $TSLA
4.Disney $DIS
5.Netflix $NFLX
6.Amazon $AMZN
7.Walmart $WMT
8.Robinhood $HOOD
9.Lockheed Martin $LMT
10. CrowdStrike $CRWD
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A new financial crisis may already be on the threshold.
The US Federal Reserve's emergency lending program for regional banks, which provides financial support to the same banks, has ended.
Their shares continue to decline.
#gridcapnews
The US Federal Reserve's emergency lending program for regional banks, which provides financial support to the same banks, has ended.
Their shares continue to decline.
#gridcapnews
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⁉️Stocks and bonds - what is the difference?
▫️ A share is a company 's share
▫️ A bond is a company 's debt
By buying a share, the investor becomes a co-owner of the company. And receives a part of the company's income for this – dividends.
By buying a bond, you are lending money to the company. And you get interest income for it – coupons.
▫️ A share is a company 's share
▫️ A bond is a company 's debt
By buying a share, the investor becomes a co-owner of the company. And receives a part of the company's income for this – dividends.
By buying a bond, you are lending money to the company. And you get interest income for it – coupons.
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GridCapital recommends: don't fear crises.
It's crucial to understand that everything in the world develops unevenly. There are always ups and downs. And this theory can be applied to absolutely everything that surrounds us.
If you ever feel fear, remember that even the most popular cryptocurrency has had its ups and downs.
#gridcaplearn
It's crucial to understand that everything in the world develops unevenly. There are always ups and downs. And this theory can be applied to absolutely everything that surrounds us.
If you ever feel fear, remember that even the most popular cryptocurrency has had its ups and downs.
#gridcaplearn
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Success story of famous investor: Benjamin Graham
Known as the “father of value investing,” Graham authored the seminal investment book, The Intelligent Investor, and mentored Warren Buffett
The cornerstone of Graham’s investment philosophy is Value investing, which entails purchasing stocks that are currently trading at a discount to their intrinsic value.
#gridcaplearn
Known as the “father of value investing,” Graham authored the seminal investment book, The Intelligent Investor, and mentored Warren Buffett
The cornerstone of Graham’s investment philosophy is Value investing, which entails purchasing stocks that are currently trading at a discount to their intrinsic value.
#gridcaplearn
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Word of the day: Underwriting
Underwriting assesses risk for financial services. Technology helps analyze trends for securities underwritten, aiding data-driven decisions.
#gridcapword
Underwriting assesses risk for financial services. Technology helps analyze trends for securities underwritten, aiding data-driven decisions.
#gridcapword
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Day 1. Learning how to invest.
We have created our own portfolio that each of you can create and invest with us. Read what we have included in it.
Now our portfolio consists of three parts: stocks that we have already purchased; stocks that we are watching, and money that we have not invested anywhere yet.
We started on April 5th with $5,000. On the same day, we purchased shares of Wal mart Inc. for $250 and Devon Energy Corporation for $250. For the past month, we have remained at zero, which is generally not bad, because the economy is now at the bottom. By the way, during the same time, the S&P500 fell by 2.97%
Follow our news, we will continue to invest and together with us you will be able to increase your income.
#gridcapinvest
We have created our own portfolio that each of you can create and invest with us. Read what we have included in it.
Now our portfolio consists of three parts: stocks that we have already purchased; stocks that we are watching, and money that we have not invested anywhere yet.
We started on April 5th with $5,000. On the same day, we purchased shares of Wal mart Inc. for $250 and Devon Energy Corporation for $250. For the past month, we have remained at zero, which is generally not bad, because the economy is now at the bottom. By the way, during the same time, the S&P500 fell by 2.97%
Follow our news, we will continue to invest and together with us you will be able to increase your income.
#gridcapinvest
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Day 2: Classify industries by type
Some industries perform better or worse depending on the business cycle. Industries are divided for this purpose into four broad classes: cyclical, noncyclical, countercyclical, and growth.
Cyclical: Sensitive to economic ups & downs (e.g., steel, autos). Well in booms, struggle in busts.
Non-Cyclical (Defensive): Less affected by the economy (e.g., food, utilities). Steady demand, lower returns.
Countercyclical: Thrive when the economy weakens (e.g., gold). People buy for safety during downturns.
Growth: Seemingly disconnected from the economy, experience consistent growth (may change over time).
Understanding the type of company and the current situation (at what stage of the cycle we are at) will allow you to make a more informed decision when buying shares.
#gridcaplearn
Some industries perform better or worse depending on the business cycle. Industries are divided for this purpose into four broad classes: cyclical, noncyclical, countercyclical, and growth.
Cyclical: Sensitive to economic ups & downs (e.g., steel, autos). Well in booms, struggle in busts.
Non-Cyclical (Defensive): Less affected by the economy (e.g., food, utilities). Steady demand, lower returns.
Countercyclical: Thrive when the economy weakens (e.g., gold). People buy for safety during downturns.
Growth: Seemingly disconnected from the economy, experience consistent growth (may change over time).
Understanding the type of company and the current situation (at what stage of the cycle we are at) will allow you to make a more informed decision when buying shares.
#gridcaplearn
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The Four Stages of the Business Cycle
The economy fluctuates between growth and contraction in a regular cycle—the business cycle.
Understanding the business cycle, and where we are in it at any given time, is an important aspect when making investment decisions.
Business cycles go through four stages, or phases:
- Expansion
- Peak
- Contraction
- Trough
#gridcaplearn
The economy fluctuates between growth and contraction in a regular cycle—the business cycle.
Understanding the business cycle, and where we are in it at any given time, is an important aspect when making investment decisions.
Business cycles go through four stages, or phases:
- Expansion
- Peak
- Contraction
- Trough
#gridcaplearn
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The economy is currently at the bottom. All key indicators point to this.
The Federal Reserve interest rate is currently ~5.33%, and the price of gold has reached its historical maximum in the last 30 years.
Short-term bond yields are currently higher than long-term ones. As of April 25, 2024, the yield on the 3-month Treasury bill was 5.47%, while it was 4.70% for the 10-year U.S. Inflation rate stands at 3.5%, and the unemployment rate in the US is 3.9%. In March 2024, the Industrial Production Index (IPI) reached a value of 102.7 in the United States.
Therefore, we can confidently say that the US economy, and consequently the global economy, is currently at the bottom of the economic cycle.
#gridcapnews
The Federal Reserve interest rate is currently ~5.33%, and the price of gold has reached its historical maximum in the last 30 years.
Short-term bond yields are currently higher than long-term ones. As of April 25, 2024, the yield on the 3-month Treasury bill was 5.47%, while it was 4.70% for the 10-year U.S. Inflation rate stands at 3.5%, and the unemployment rate in the US is 3.9%. In March 2024, the Industrial Production Index (IPI) reached a value of 102.7 in the United States.
Therefore, we can confidently say that the US economy, and consequently the global economy, is currently at the bottom of the economic cycle.
#gridcapnews
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The price of gold per ounce today is $2348.24.
We are currently experiencing an economic crisis.
Over the past 30 years, the minimum price of gold has been $252.57, and the maximum has been $2389.98. So, gold is currently almost at its peak price.
What could this mean? People are afraid to invest due to the unstable economy. They have turned to the most reliable source of preserving their wealth - gold. That's why we see such a high price.
The situation is different with oil. The price per barrel is $83.24. The maximum was observed in 2008 - $145.31, and the minimum in 2020 - $11.26. So, regarding oil, we are currently approximately in the middle between its extremes.
#gridcapmacro
We are currently experiencing an economic crisis.
Over the past 30 years, the minimum price of gold has been $252.57, and the maximum has been $2389.98. So, gold is currently almost at its peak price.
What could this mean? People are afraid to invest due to the unstable economy. They have turned to the most reliable source of preserving their wealth - gold. That's why we see such a high price.
The situation is different with oil. The price per barrel is $83.24. The maximum was observed in 2008 - $145.31, and the minimum in 2020 - $11.26. So, regarding oil, we are currently approximately in the middle between its extremes.
#gridcapmacro
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What will happen this week: news from the world of finance.
The first important release will be the PPI report, which will come out later today.
Although it usually doesn't make waves, today's publication may have a greater impact than usual. This is considering how the markets have been waiting and tensing up over the past week or so.
On Wednesday, May 15th, the Core inflation rate MoM (Month over Month) is forecasted to be 0.3%, while the previous figure was 0.4%. Core inflation rate YoY (Year over Year) is forecasted to be 3.6%, with the previous figure at 3.8%.
Also, on Thursday, May 16th, there will be a 4-Week Bill Auction with a previous rate of 5.27% and an 8-Week Bill Auction with a previous rate of 5.275%.
#gridcapweek
The first important release will be the PPI report, which will come out later today.
Although it usually doesn't make waves, today's publication may have a greater impact than usual. This is considering how the markets have been waiting and tensing up over the past week or so.
On Wednesday, May 15th, the Core inflation rate MoM (Month over Month) is forecasted to be 0.3%, while the previous figure was 0.4%. Core inflation rate YoY (Year over Year) is forecasted to be 3.6%, with the previous figure at 3.8%.
Also, on Thursday, May 16th, there will be a 4-Week Bill Auction with a previous rate of 5.27% and an 8-Week Bill Auction with a previous rate of 5.275%.
#gridcapweek
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Week 2. Portfolio Presentation.
Our portfolio is divided into 4 categories based on industry type. Read on to see which stocks we are monitoring.
1. Growth Industry: We are interested in stocks such as NVIDIA Corp, Halliburton Co, Apple Inc, Nu Holdings Ltd. In growing industries, you can invest at any stage of the economic cycle, so don't hesitate and confidently buy stocks of such companies.
2. Cyclical Industry: We are tracking General Motors Co, Delta Air Lines Inc, Chevron Corp. Since the fortunes of these companies directly depend on the overall state of the economy, we currently do not recommend investing in these stocks.
3. Noncyclical (defensive) Industry: We highly recommend investing in Walmart Inc.
4. The last category: high dividends. Here we are monitoring Diamondback Energy Inc, Chevron Corp, Devon Energy Corp. We are not currently buying stocks of these companies, but we are actively monitoring them.
Stay tuned for our updates - we'll teach you how to invest.
#gridcapinvest
Our portfolio is divided into 4 categories based on industry type. Read on to see which stocks we are monitoring.
1. Growth Industry: We are interested in stocks such as NVIDIA Corp, Halliburton Co, Apple Inc, Nu Holdings Ltd. In growing industries, you can invest at any stage of the economic cycle, so don't hesitate and confidently buy stocks of such companies.
2. Cyclical Industry: We are tracking General Motors Co, Delta Air Lines Inc, Chevron Corp. Since the fortunes of these companies directly depend on the overall state of the economy, we currently do not recommend investing in these stocks.
3. Noncyclical (defensive) Industry: We highly recommend investing in Walmart Inc.
4. The last category: high dividends. Here we are monitoring Diamondback Energy Inc, Chevron Corp, Devon Energy Corp. We are not currently buying stocks of these companies, but we are actively monitoring them.
Stay tuned for our updates - we'll teach you how to invest.
#gridcapinvest
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More positive: Signs of a slowdown! Inflation and retail sales data suggest the economy is cooling down.
After months of rising prices, inflation showed signs of slowing in April's Consumer Price Index (CPI). This is a relief after worries that inflation might pick up again.
Experts say: "This is a welcome surprise & eases concerns about inflation rising again," says Seema Shah, an investment strategist.
By the numbers: Inflation rose 3.4% year-over-year in April, down from 3.5% the month before. Core CPI (excluding food & energy) also rose slightly slower than March. Still, it's above the Fed's 2% target.
The data likely won't lead to immediate rate cuts, but if these trends hold, September cuts could be on the table. Retail sales also point to a cooling economy - they were flat in April.
#gridcapnews
After months of rising prices, inflation showed signs of slowing in April's Consumer Price Index (CPI). This is a relief after worries that inflation might pick up again.
Experts say: "This is a welcome surprise & eases concerns about inflation rising again," says Seema Shah, an investment strategist.
By the numbers: Inflation rose 3.4% year-over-year in April, down from 3.5% the month before. Core CPI (excluding food & energy) also rose slightly slower than March. Still, it's above the Fed's 2% target.
The data likely won't lead to immediate rate cuts, but if these trends hold, September cuts could be on the table. Retail sales also point to a cooling economy - they were flat in April.
#gridcapnews
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