James K. Glassman
Contributing Columnist, Kiplinger's Personal Finance
James K. Glassman is a visiting fellow at the American Enterprise Institute. His most recent book is Safety Net: The Strategy for De-Risking Your Investments in a Time of Turbulence.
10 Stocks to Buy When They're Down
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10 Stocks to Buy When They're Down
When the market drops sharply, it creates an opportunity to buy quality stocks at a bargain.
June 22, 2022
How Many Stocks Should You Have in Your Portfolio?
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How Many Stocks Should You Have in Your Portfolio?
It’s been a volatile year for equities. One of the best ways for investors to smooth the ride is with a diverse selection of stocks and stock funds. B…
May 25, 2022
An Urgent Need for Cybersecurity Stocks
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An Urgent Need for Cybersecurity Stocks
Many cybersecurity stocks are still unprofitable, but what they're selling is an absolute necessity going forward.
April 29, 2022
Why Bonds Belong in Your Portfolio
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Why Bonds Belong in Your Portfolio
Intermediate rates will probably rise another two or three points in the next few years, making bond yields more attractive.
March 21, 2022
How to Win With Game Stocks
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How to Win With Game Stocks
Game stocks are the backbone of the metaverse, the "next big thing" in consumer technology.
February 24, 2022
5 Stocks to Own for Decades
Becoming an Investor
5 Stocks to Own for Decades
Companies that can achieve spectacular business success are innovators with big ideas and mammoth potential markets.
January 26, 2022
Homebuilder Stocks Get a Pandemic Boost
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Homebuilder Stocks Get a Pandemic Boost
As COVID shifts to an endemic, housing stocks could get a lift should Americans move to homes with more space and amenities.
December 20, 2021
James K. Glassman’s 10 Stock Market Picks for 2022
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James K. Glassman’s 10 Stock Market Picks for 2022
Going contrarian served me well in 2021, and so that’s shaping my thinking for 2022.
November 24, 2021
How to Cash In on Sports Gambling
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How to Cash In on Sports Gambling
Some 27 states have launched sports-betting markets, 11 of them online. Another five have passed laws to do so.
October 29, 2021
Don't Give Up on Small-Cap Stocks
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Don't Give Up on Small-Cap Stocks
Small caps can still attract investors. These stocks offer undeniable value.
September 30, 2021
The Truth About Index Funds
Index Funds
The Truth About Index Funds
You may think you're diversified by buying an S&P 500 Index fund, but you're making a substantial wager on a handful of stocks.
August 27, 2021
I Still Like the Trillion-Dollar Stocks
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I Still Like the Trillion-Dollar Stocks
Unlike the highfliers of the late 1990s, these trillionaires make tons of money.
July 29, 2021
It's a Good Time to Invest in Europe
Foreign Stocks & Emerging Markets
It's a Good Time to Invest in Europe
Europe is not exactly stable, but investors can feel better putting their money there.
June 24, 2021
Disrupters Are Driving the Car Market
Becoming an Investor
Disrupters Are Driving the Car Market
I was not a Tesla believer years ago, but I am now. Tesla's future looks pretty spectacular, and its stock price has lately become more attractive.
May 26, 2021
Finally, on the Brink of Dow 36,000
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Finally, on the Brink of Dow 36,000
The main thrust of our book was that buying and holding a diversified stock portfolio is by far the best strategy.
April 24, 2021
Why You Should Consider Commodities
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Why You Should Consider Commodities
Besides offering protection against inflation, commodities are good diversifiers in a portfolio.
March 23, 2021
A Word About Short Selling: Don’t
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A Word About Short Selling: Don’t
When you buy a stock, the worst that can happen is you lose what you invested. With a short, you can lose much more.
February 18, 2021
When to Give Up on a Stock
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When to Give Up on a Stock
Selling should have little to do with price. What matters is the business itself and whether it has changed for the worse.
January 27, 2021
Time to Book Some Travel Stocks
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Time to Book Some Travel Stocks
Many travel companies will revive and even thrive, so take advantage of some exceptional bargains.
December 23, 2020
James Glassman’s 10 Stock Market Picks for 2021
Becoming an Investor
James Glassman’s 10 Stock Market Picks for 2021
Chipmaker Intel, down nearly 19% in the past year, looks like an unusual tech bargain.
November 26, 2020
Investing in Uncertain Times
Investor Psychology
Investing in Uncertain Times
Trust your gut. Buy companies that you believe have terrific ideas even if you are not sure how they will work out.
October 20, 2020
Not Every Value Stock Is a Good One
Investor Psychology
Not Every Value Stock Is a Good One
As a sector, value stocks have been hammered. But there are still plenty of good deals out there — you just have to be choosy.
October 1, 2020
Finding Good Stocks in a Bad Sector
Investor Psychology
Finding Good Stocks in a Bad Sector
If you seek value among sectors that are out of favor, you may find it hard to resist small-cap stocks.
August 27, 2020
Cash In on a Housing Revolution
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Cash In on a Housing Revolution
COVID-19 will change home buying for the better, in part by creating more homebodies.
July 22, 2020
I'm Still Bullish on China
Foreign Stocks & Emerging Markets
I'm Still Bullish on China
Political threats to China's economy are real. But they are also well known and already reflected in stock prices.
July 2, 2020
JAMES GLASSMAN: When Stocks Are Down, Grab Your Wish List
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JAMES GLASSMAN: When Stocks Are Down, Grab Your Wish List
Purchasing stocks when the market is hurting requires discipline. But it’s the way to get great companies at a reasonable price
June 4, 2020
FAANGs + 1: Higher Tech, Lower Risk
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FAANGs + 1: Higher Tech, Lower Risk
These stocks can withstand the shocks that are becoming more common in our interconnected world.
May 7, 2020