This article will delve into what private lending funds are and how they can benefit investors willing to loan out capital. These funds provide a way for wealthy individuals or organizations to loan money to investors who purchase and renovate properties for resale or rental.

The S&P 500 traded lower for the first time in six months. In the credit market, bond prices declined as Treasury yields rose. As discussed below, the prospect of a first-half 2024 interest rate cut continues to diminish.

As more companies integrate AI, the question is whether AI is a game changing technology worth the hype or simply another step forward in technology.

Stocks traded higher to start the new year, with the S&P 500, NASDAQ 100, and Dow Jones Industrial Average each setting new all-time highs. In continuation of last year’s trend, the companies with the biggest market caps accounted for a substantial portion of the early-year gains.

This article will present the operations of both mutual funds and index-based investments in hopes of empowering you with the knowledge of how your money is utilized when delegated to either the index or mutual funds.

The S&P 500 Index gained +9.1% in November, slightly underperforming the Russell 2000 Index’s +9.2% return. Investors are optimistic as the U.S. economy continues to exceed expectations.