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Will The Federal Government Approve Another Stimulus Check?

Given how concerned Americans are about inflation, further government stimulus is unlikely.
January 18, 2022

Charles Schwab Review 2022

“We’ve chosen Schwab as our primary custodian,” said Asher Rogovy, the chief investment officer at Magnifina, LLC, an investment advisory firm.
January 18, 2022

Best Investing Tips For Beginners

Start practicing early. Investing is a skill that requires time and practice to master. From an investment research perspective, the only difference between a small trade and large trade is a couple of zeros.
November 30, 2021

Inflation Watch 2021: 5 Ways to Protect Your Investment Portfolio from Rising Prices

“I’m always amazed how many people forget that ordinary stocks are an inflation hedge over the long-term. Spikes in inflation and interest rates can certainly harm stock returns in the short run, and many investors in the 70s remember this well. But stock shares represent a real and productive asset. If prices rise, so too should revenue.”
November 11, 2021

Should You Invest in Healthcare Stocks?

Telehealth stocks are companies that help patients access healthcare remotely. And this category has emerged as an exciting new frontier when it comes to healthcare stocks, says Asher Rogovy, chief investment officer at Magnifina.
November 9, 2021

Gross vs. Net income: What’s the difference?

“Startups are understood to be unprofitable by most accounting standards because they’re reinvesting back into their business,” says Asher Rogovy, chief investment officer at Magnifina.
September 14, 2021

The Best Online Brokers According to Five Financial Experts

“We’ve chosen Schwab as our primary custodian. Because so many major brokerages offer $0 commission and robust liquidity, we look to customer service. Schwab’s team is outstanding, and when it comes to your money, you shouldn’t settle for anything less.”
September 14, 2021

7 Secrets Financial Advisors Know but Probably Won’t Tell You

Beware of double fees. “Because ETFs and mutual funds charge their own management fees, these clients are essentially paying two different advisors,” said Rogovy. “Funds charge fees on the backend, so investors might not realize they’re paying these fees.”
September 7, 2021

What to know about derivatives

“Derivatives aren’t for beginner or casual investors. Because they are essentially bets, Wall Street does a very good job of making sure they are accurately priced,” notes Rogovy.

What Is Securities-Based Lending?

“It’s in the interest of both parties that the value of the securities remains stable so the lender doesn’t have to liquidate them,” says Rogovy.

The 5 biggest money scams financial experts have seen so far in 2021

“These posts are filled with disinformation, propaganda, and nonsense. Many posters explicitly say to ignore market data contrary to their thesis,” says Rogovy.

Retirement Investing 101: A beginner’s guide to retirement investing

“Ideally, an investment portfolio generates predictable income for retirement, but it’s not strictly necessary. Instead, active investors could sell profitable assets to fund retirement expenses. But this requires discipline and most retirees would rather just relax.”

AMC Entertainment: the longer term challenges ahead for US cinema stock

“AMC and other movie theaters, such as Cinemark Holdings and IMAX Corporation, will have to innovate in order to justify higher stock valuations.”

The Rise of Meme Stocks

“Fraudsters may be emboldened to make false claims on anonymous internet forums,” Rogovy said. “I never fully trust any information that doesn’t come with a face and a name.”
April 21, 2021

Should Stock Market Investors Worry About Inflation?

Asher Rogovy is the Chief Investment Officer at Magnifina, LLC, a New York-based investment advisor that takes a long-term view with their client’s portfolios. “Inflation is when prices rise, and this includes asset prices. Over the long-term stock prices rise along with inflation, as do other investment assets.”
March 16, 2021

Are We Headed For A Hyperinflation?

Says Rogovy, “In the US, the central bank does not pay debt with the money it creates. Rather, it lends money at its targeted interest rate and the private sector employs that capital more productively. The money created is paid back, which is a crucial reason this monetary policy doesn’t produce hyperinflation.”

What the GameStop chaos means for your investment strategy

“Much of the market analysis seen on WallStreetBets continues to rely on misinformation or disinformation and stale data,” says Rogovy, chief investment officer of New York City-based Magnifina.
February 22, 2021

GameStop And The Revenge Of The Retail Investors

According to Asher Rogovy, chief investment officer for investment management firm Magnifina: “There’s evidence to me that there were institutional traders on the buy-side of this posing as small investors on Internet forums.” Read full article
February 8, 2021

With rates so low, are CDs worth it in 2021?

“CDs are a single step up from savings accounts in terms of both risk and reward,” he says. “The increased risk is because a CD must be held to its maturity, whereas savings accounts allow withdrawals at any time.”
January 15, 2021

How Investing Money Affects Your Taxes

“The federal long-term capital gains tax is significantly lower than the short-term rate for most investors,” says Asher Rogovy, chief investment officer at Magnifina LLC, a New York-based investment advisory.
January 8, 2021