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In the past 35 years, August has been the second-worst performing month for $S&P 500(.SPX)$, $NASDAQ(.IXIC)$ and $DJIA(.DJI)$. History also shows that if the U.S. stock market performs well in the first half of the year, the likelihood of the "August Curse" increases.Has the August Curse arrived too early this year? As of July 25th, the S&P 500 index has fallen by 1.12%, and the Nasdaq index has dropped by 3.11%. Looking back at the average monthly returns of the SPX from 1950 to 2023, July has been the best-performing month over the past 20 years, followed by November and April. In the past 10 years, July's performance has been second only to November.

$NASDAQ(.IXIC)$ plunged 3.64% yesterday and continued to decline after today's opening. Do you think dollar-cost averaging into index ETFs $Invesco QQQ(QQQ)$ or buying during the dip is better? As earnings reports are released, investors are beginning to question whether the high valuations for star companies are justified, sparking concerns about the health of global tech companies. Current data shows that the P/E ratio of $S&P 500(.SPX)$ constituents is 21.4 times, compared to the historical average of 15.9 times.DCA or invest heavily during the pullback?How do you view?Leave your comments and also post to win tiger coins~

In previous articles, we discussed good ways to endure a downturn. Tiger @BenjiFuji mentioned that he/she wouldn't endure but celebrate, as it's finally a buying opportunity. However, as an ordinary investor, I worry about buying at the beginning of a downtrend.So how do you gain the courage to bottom fish?Is it the power of belief we discussed yesterday? We need to believe not only in ourselves but also in the stock or CEO turning things around. Some say, if you believe $Tesla Motors(TSLA)$ will ultimately solve FSD (Full Self-Driving), then any time is not a selling opportunity.If you find it hard to believe in people, would you trust technical indicators?Nowadays, many use AI for trading an

Do you believe that investing can help you become a millionaire? Previously, we discussed that 70% of cryptocurrency investors believe they will become billionaires. Many might think these investors are daydreaming. However, in the recent market adjustments, only Bitcoin appears to be a relatively secure investment opportunity. The Ether ETF will begin trading tonight. As cryptocurrency prices have risen to their highest levels in over a month, Bitcoin ETF investment products saw an inflow of $1.27 billion, marking the fourth consecutive week of inflows for such ETFs. If you, as a Bitcoin investor, have been steadfastly investing for the past ten years, you might indeed become a billionaire. The Law of Attraction suggests that if you firmly believe something will happen, it is more likely

Biden announced his withdrawal from the race and endorsed Harris as the new Democratic presidential candidate. Harris has a unique background. If elected, she would be the first female, Black, and South Asian Vice President in U.S. history. The U.S. election situation has become even more unpredictable. Netizens have also started discussions recommending their preferred candidates for the US presidency. $Tiger Brokers(TIGR)$ 1. My Ragdoll cat is suitable to run for US President.My cat is an American cat, so it meets the eligibility requirements.My cat was raised by an Asian family, so it has a diverse background.My cat is both black and white, meeting the criteria of political correctness in America.My cat is very young and can clearly and loudly

This week, the market has been volatile and has started to pull back. Interest rate cuts, elections, and earnings reports have changed the market direction. $S&P 500(.SPX)$ and $NASDAQ(.IXIC)$ have dropped %1.97 and 3.65%, respectively. The semiconductor sector, which benefited the most from the previous rally, has suffered significant losses in this week's trading. What do you think is the best way to endure a market downturn?Check the community to see how much other tigers have lost. If you see that others have also lost a lot, or even more than you, it might provide some psychological comfort.Turn off the display of gains and losses in your holdings to avoid the stress of seeing them.Tiger

Earnings season has just begun, and big companies exceed expectations but still decline in stock price. $S&P 500(.SPX)$ has hit new highs multiple times this year and exceeded the target price of 5600 points set by major banks before the correction began. This scenario seems familiar, doesn’t it? In April this year, the market hit new highs, and when earnings season began, companies reported strong earnings but then plunged. It appears that in an environment of repeated new highs, analysts’ expectations keep getting higher.If Q2 repeats April’s trend, how would you trade?Consider Inverse ETFsRecently, stocks with high gains are all inverse short ETFs. However, note that leveraged ETFs are not suitable for long-term holding. If you have relate

Yesterday, led by the semiconductor sector, $NASDAQ(.IXIC)$ had its worst day since 2022. $Direxion Daily Semiconductors Bull 3x Shares(SOXL)$ plummeted by 21%, while $Direxion Daily Semiconductors Bear 3x Shares(SOXS)$ surged by 21%. $NVIDIA Corp(NVDA)$ shares fall 6.6%, market value evaporates $205.9 billion overnight.Chip stocks were hit by actions from both the Biden and Trump administrations. The Biden administration had previously informed allies that it would consider imposing strict restrictions on certain chip companies.Following the S&P 500's record-breaking 38 highs this year, the US stock market is now e

Starting in March of this year, $Gold - main 2408(GCmain)$ began to skyrocket. It quickly broke through $2200, $2300, and $2400 in 2024. Following a period of consolidation between $2300 and $2400 from mid-April to June, gold prices surged again in July.Today, $Gold - main 2408(GCmain)$ reached a new high of $2487 per ounce. Gold have increased by about 20% so far this year.After the skyrocketing rally, big banks give higher target price for this precious metal.Bank of America predicts that within the next 12-18 months, gold prices could rebound to $3000.A Citigroup report suggests that in the second half of 2024, spot gold trading could reach a record $2400-$2600 per ounce, with a mid-2025 target

If Trump is elected, Vance will become one of the youngest vice presidents in US history.Young writer, venture capitalist and politician: Vance is the perfect choice!Vance has an impressive resume.The 39-year-old Vance is known for his bestselling memoir, Hillbilly Elegy, which details his upbringing in a poor family. Vance is the true MAGA spirit leader!Read more>>J.D. Vance, From VC to VP🌟, Why Donald Trump Chose Him? 🤔Hillbilly Elegy: A Memoir of a Family and Culture in CrisisVance previously worked at Mithril Capital, founded by Peter Thiel (founder of $PayPal(PYPL)$ and $Palantir Technologies Inc.(PLTR)$). His experience in