Chris Macdonald

Here are two top value stocks I'm seriously considering adding this month. They are likely to continue to accumulate over time.

The iShares 20+ Year Treasury Bond ETF (NASDAQ:TLT) is an exchange-traded fund that many investors use to gain exposure to the long end of the bond market. Bonds which are due 20 years or further into the future are tracked by this particular ETF, which allows investors to make bets on where long-term interest rates will be headed.

Investors are seeing plenty of volatility build today ahead of tomorrow's upcoming presidential election.

Dividend Aristocrats represent a wide range of stocks in different industries, but each of these companies holds one characteristic in common: their management teams have raised their dividend distributions each year for more than 25 years. Thus, despite the number of stocks available to investors in the market, only a small slice make the list of dividend aristocrats to choose from.

The 2008 financial crisis served as a stark reminder of how unchecked lending practices can lead to catastrophic economic consequences. Today, a similar pattern is emerging in the auto loan market, where delinquencies are on the rise, particularly among subprime borrowers. Banco Santander (NYSE:SAN) is one of the major players in this sector, and is […]

The Schwab U.S. Large-Cap ETF (SCHX) is among the top passively managed exchange-traded funds I think investors may be overlooking right now. Unlike other index funds which track broader market baskets and hold stocks according to their market cap weightings, the SCHX ETF is set up differently. This particular exchange traded fund is designed to provide broad exposure to the large-cap blend segment of the U.S. equity market. Launched late-2009, this ETF currently holds more than $39 billion in assets, so it’s a big player in the world of large-cap investing.

Mark Cuban is a world-famous investor known for his time as a Shark Tank personality and many of his entrepreneurial ventures which led to his ownership of the Dallas Mavericks of the NBA. Cuban just recently sold off his majority stake in the Mavericks for a hefty profit last year, but he’s now heavily involved in a number of other businesses that are certainly worth noting. I’m going to discuss a few of those in this article.

Choosing where to invest your money for the long term can be a tough decision. With so many options available, it’s important to pick investments that not only have a strong track record but also align with your financial goals. Two of the most popular exchange-traded funds (ETFs) are the SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust ( NYSEARCA:SPY ) and the Invesco QQQ Trust ( NASDAQ:QQQ ). Both have delivered impressive returns over the years, capturing the growth of major companies in the U.S. stock market.

For investors looking for exposure to high-quality large-cap stocks out there, being a stock picker in this space can be very frustrating. For one, valuations have skyrocketed recently, leading investors seeking quality to often pay far more for the shares of the companies they like than they’d otherwise be comfortable with. This reality can leave investors with a sour taste in their mouths, and that’s certainly understandable.

» » Where Will Restaurant Brands International Stock Be in 1/3/5 Years? Let's dive into where Restaurant Brands (TSX:QSR) could be headed over the near to medium term, shall we? Posted by Chris MacDonald has had a love for finance his whole life, ultimately leading him to pursue an MBA in finance. He's worked as a financial analyst for a number of companies in the corporate finance and venture capital space during his 10-year investing career. He endeavors to follow in the footsteps of iconic investors like Warren Buffett in building a long-term defensive portfolio. Published November 5, 4:50 pm EST