What would you tell someone who wants to be invested in the semiconductor sector right now but isn't yet?
Personally, I feel the sector is very strong in the long term thanks to AI, data-center chips, and the overall trend of increasing digitization. At the same time, it seems to me that many stocks are already highly valued, and entering at this stage can be risky without a... Read more
You kind of answered yourself :) Before investing in any stock, you should have a strategy, and the best approach is probably to hold quality companies as long as they remain quality. If it's a company in a cyclical sector, downturns repeat every few years and patience can pay off. However, the cycle can also last several more years and you might miss out on decent returns. In any case, I'd probably recommend ETFs instead.
Berkshire Hathaway bought 5 million shares of UnitedHealth Group, which pushed the stock price about 12% higher in aftermarket trading. I think the previous drop was exaggerated and the shares are cheap now, so I’m not surprised it caught Buffett’s attention.
What do you think about this news? Do you have $UNH in your portfolio?
You kind of answered yourself :) Before investing in any stock, you should have a strategy, and the best approach is probably to hold quality companies as long as they remain quality. If it's a company in a cyclical sector, downturns repeat every few years and patience can pay off. However, the cycle can also last several more years and you might miss out on decent returns. In any case, I'd probably recommend ETFs instead.