| Because these results are certainly not a fluke… they are a reflection of just how seismic the market shifts were in 2024, a year for the history books.
The AI gold rush fully took shape, sending shockwaves through every sector and driving valuations to all-time highs. Financial, consumer discretionary, utility, and retail sectors ignited the market, some delivering scorching returns of over 20%, giving savvy investors unparalleled opportunities for growth and domination.
With gains of nearly 27% in 2024, following a 24% jump in 2023, the S&P hasn’t seen a performance like this since the dot-com boom.
However... choosing the right stocks could lead to even more lucrative returns, as you saw earlier from The Motley Fool.
And with over $7 trillion in cash parked in money market accounts, countless Americans sat on the sidelines, watching as Wall Street power players and savvy money managers raked in astounding returns. So here’s the real question: were you among the bold few who seized 2024 and made it your year? If so, you’re probably loving it right now, maybe closer to retirement, buying a new home… or car… or boat… or simply living high off the fact you called it right.
But if not, you’re probably feeling the squeeze, cursing yourself for missing the opportunity, regretting not taking the plunge when you could’ve, or simply afraid of missing out again.
But, if projections are correct, we believe 2025 could blow the doors off everything we’ve seen. As these seismic shifts continue to reshape the market, analysts agree that this train isn’t stopping.
Goldman Sachs, Morgan Stanley, BMO, and UBS all project the S&P 500 will reach new all-time highs in 2025.
Fueled by groundbreaking innovations and continued investment, we’ve identified a select group of stocks that could be poised for massive returns in 2025... and beyond. These aren’t companies adapting to the change - they’re the catalysts driving it, like one ecommerce stock with margins that even surpass Amazon! Or one AI Implementer completely changing the way cybersecurity threats are detected, saving clients time and money. Or one market stalwart that has outperformed the market over one year… three years… five years... ten years, all while paying a healthy dividend!
After an extraordinary two-year surge, the stock market is now in the midst of what we call a rare “sweet spot” for investors.
At The Motley Fool, we were ahead of the curve, issuing a bold proclamation that 2024 could be one of the most profitable years for investors. And those who listened and followed our guidance could have made out like bandits - of the 24 recommendations we’ve made in Stock Advisor in 2024, 17 are already delivering positive returns.
Just like in 2024, we believe 2025 will be all about identifying the right stocks and building a diversified portfolio. For many, this might mean parking your money in an index fund or an ETF - a safe, balanced option that lets you sleep easy at night.
And while that’s fine if your goal is modest returns, ask yourself this: if the largest asset manager in the world isn’t taking that approach…why should you?
BlackRock predicts a major shift in investing, one that rewards bold, forward-thinking investing strategies over traditional index investing.
They think a worldwide transformation from what they’re calling “mega forces” could boost the global economy significantly. In fact, they predict these investments could rival those from the Industrial Revolution.
To take advantage of this revolutionary opportunity, investors focused on long-term future growth could stand to benefit the most.
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