#market-stability

#market-stability

DIA tracks just 30 companies, all household names, weighted by share price rather than market cap. That quirk matters: Goldman Sachs sits at 11.45% of the portfolio and Caterpillar at 9.53%, making financials and industrials the dominant forces at a combined 44.5% of assets. This is not a broad market fund. It is a concentrated bet on the most established American businesses.

The findings of the OECD Steel Outlook 2025 show there is an urgent need to address growing excess capacity, and the distortionary policies driving it, to ensure well-functioning global steel markets.

The Vanguard Dividend Appreciation ETF (VIG) is a must-own ETF because of its quality-focus on growth and income.

In today's wildly unstable markets, selling may initially seem like a good idea, but it secures losses and prevents you from regaining your investments over time.

It would be good to see a deal or two put forward so there's a construct that people can understand, and people can say OK, so that's what these deals are going to look like.

Altria Group Inc. boasts a forward yield of 7.1% and solid cash flow, making it an attractive option for income-focused investors despite economic challenges.