InvestTalk 12-12-2023 – Should Investors Keep an Eye on Small-Cap Stocks?
Increasing concentration reduces the benefits of diversification and increases a portfolio’s exposure to idiosyncratic risks.(A November 2023 study has determined that concentrated stock markets, dominated by a small number of very successful firms, are associated with less efficient capital allocation, sluggish initial public offering and innovation activity, and slower economic growth.) Today's Stocks & Topics: COST - Costco Wholesale Corp., HSY - Hershey Co., FSLR - First Solar Inc., IAU - iShares Gold Trust, GLD - SPDR Gold Shares, Variable Annuities, Advice for a First-Time Home Buyer, REITs, DLR - Digital Realty Trust Inc., Fundamental Analysis.Our Sponsors:* Check out Ka'Chava and use my code INVEST for a great deal: https://www.kachava.com* Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands