The Aspiring Analyst

      ` A solid financial strategy is based on real estate investment, which offers opportunities for income diversification and wealth creation. It does, however, carry some risks and concerns, just like any other investment. Now let us take a closer look at the things to consider before entering the world of real estate investing      Historically, real estate has a tendency to increase in value over time, frequently outperforming rates of inflation and serving as a dependable protect against downturns in the economy. The potential to generate rental income is one of the main draws of real estate investing. Possessing a home or business can provide a reliable source of income, stability in one's finances, and passive income. Investment portfolio diversification is greatly aided by real estate assets, which generally show little correlation with equities and bonds. Real estate might potentially lower total portfolio risk and boost long-term profits when ad...

       Investing in the stock market can be a daunting prospect for many individuals, but it remains one of the most effective ways to grow wealth over the long term. Among the world of investment options available, the S&P 500 stands out as a particularly compelling choice for both novice and experienced investors alike. In this blog post, we'll explore why investing in the S&P 500 is a smart decision and how it can help individuals achieve their financial goals.           One of the key reasons why investing in the S&P 500 is a smart choice is the unparalleled diversification it offers. The S&P 500 consists of 500 of the largest publicly traded companies in the United States across various fields, including technology, healthcare, finance, and consumer goods. By investing in the S&P 500, investors gain exposure to a wide range of industries. This reduces the risk associated with investing in individual stocks. Over ...

       The Beginning of The Storm         In early January of 2021, the world watched as a group of retail investors threw all of their chips into one stock, GameStop. This group of retail investors were apart of a sub-Reddit by the name of WallStreet Bets. everyone who was apart of the group had the burning desire to challenge the status quo of big WallStreet Hedge funds. The GameStop short squeeze caught the attention of millions of other americans. This showed the true power of individual investors, how the stock market works, and the influence of socail media on financial markets.      Word got out about Melvin Capital, A prominant hedge fund, opening a huge short position valued at around 113 million. Shorting a compnay means you are betting that the value of the stock goes down, or the company goes out of business. When WallStreet bets caught wind of this massive short position the sub-reddit rallyed the GameStop stock in...

    Tesla  is ran by the fictional version of Tony Stark from the Iron Man movies, Elon Musk. Elon is no stranger to the media and has been known to cause rallys within the stock world with a single Tweet. With Tesla being ran by a strong leader such as Elon, we have to ask ourselves: is it a smart investment?          Since becoming a Relivant Fortune 500 company Tesla has been on an upward downward trend since the end of the covid year (2020). But like everything else in life your never always going up. There is always going to be ups and downs in the road, but with a stock like Tesla, it seems to be more dramatic than other options. Ever heard the phrase, "Any publicity is good publicity"? This is where Tesla shines where as other car companies don't.  Elon Musk is a familiar face in the media, constantly sparking conversations about his actions and future plans. This media attention can significantly impact Tesla's stock price, either pro...

Who Am I?     This is Sam Caviness, the writer behind the Aspiring Analyst. Welcome to my blog! As my first post on here, I would like to tell you all a little about myself so you can learn a little about my background and not just my passion for becoming a business analyst.     I have lived my whole life in raleigh until moving to school. Although I was alway in raleigh we moved several times, never switching schools thankfully. Growing up in one city my whole life allowed me to build very strong friendships and most I will have my whole life. My hobbies include hunting, fishing, sailing, and most of all surfing. I fell in love with surfing at a very young age and have loved it ever since. This spring break will be there first surf trip ive ever been on. I am going to Puerto Rico! I am going with four friends that I met here at ECU and we couldn't be more pumped. One of the the biggest factors in my dicision making in coming to ECU was being near the beach. I love g...