Welcome to the ‘Investment’ section of Il Chiaro Finanziario, your resource for understanding how to grow your capital. Here, you’ll find guides and articles on various strategies, financial instruments, and asset classes. Learn to plan your goals, manage risk, and make informed decisions to build a solid financial future.
Markets at the Top: Euphoria, US Economic Slowdown, and the Crucial Interest Rate Challenge 🛑 The contrast between economic data has never been sharper. Although the US economy has shown exceptional strength, signs of slowing activity and uncertainty over tariffs and interest rates are creating an explosive tension. Meanwhile, Italy is growing slowly but gaining…
Technical analysis may seem complex, but it is built upon simple and intuitive principles. Among these, the concepts of identify support and resistance are the crucial starting point. These are not just lines drawn on a chart; they represent key psychological points where demand and supply clash, defining future price movements. Knowing how to identify…
It was a transformative week for the stock markets, driven by an unexpected signal of weakening from the US employment front. The weaker-than-expected data reignited hopes of an imminent Federal Reserve rate cut, prompting investors to bet on monetary easing and influencing the direction of global markets. The Fed and US Employment: Impending Rate Cuts?…
Introduction: Beyond the Search Engine – Why Understand Alphabet Inc. When we think of ‘Google,’ our minds immediately go to the search engine we use daily, to Gmail, YouTube, or Android. But behind these iconic products there’s much more: there’s Alphabet Inc. (GOOG), one of the world’s largest and most influential technology holdings. For anyone…
Introduction: From P/E to the PEG Ratio – Beyond Growth In the dynamic world of stock investing, the P/E (Price/Earnings ratio) is a fundamental indicator we’ve already thoroughly explored. It taught us how the market values a company’s earnings. However, as we’ve seen, a high P/E doesn’t always mean a stock is “expensive”; instead, an…
We often hear about growth, recession, inflation, or interest rates in the news. These concepts belong to macroeconomics, the study of the economy at national and global levels. Understanding macroeconomics might seem complicated at first glance. However, it’s fundamental because it directly influences our daily lives. This influence ranges from the price of bread to…
After understanding what ETFs are and the main differences between ETFs and mutual funds, you might be thinking about including them in your investment strategy. However, just knowing what they are isn’t enough to invest wisely. Facing the vast offer of ETFs available, the real therefore becomes: how to choose an ETF among so many?…