The Best Financial Stocks, Smart Ways to Invest Your Money, Investing Trends Cathie Wood Is Watching

ARK Invest's Cathie Wood is Searching for the Next Big Thing | Best Financial Stocks to Buy | Smart Ways to Invest Your Money This Year Created for {EMAIL} | [Web Version]( February 3, 2024 CONNECT WITH KIPLINGER  [LinkedIn]( [Facebook]( [X]( [Instagram]( [Youtube]( [Investing Weekly]( [SIGN UP]( ⋅ [WEBSITE]( [] Feature [] [ARK Invest's Cathie Wood is Searching for the Next Big Thing]( [ARK Invest's Cathie Wood is Searching for the Next Big Thing]( (Paras Griffin/Getty Images) Cathie Wood is the chief executive and chief investing officer of ARK Invest, whose exchange-traded funds have notched some of the best and worst returns in the market in recent years. [See what she thinks could be the next big thing and the investing trends she's focusing on this year here](. [] Stocks to Buy [] [Best Financial Stocks to Buy]( [Best Financial Stocks to Buy]( (Getty Images) Investors seeking out the best financial stocks will want to tread carefully, [focusing on high-quality names with solid fundamentals](. [401(k): Actions To Consider When Switching Jobs]( Starting a new job can be exciting. An important aspect of your transition is deciding what to do with your 401(k) plan. There are multiple options for what to do based on your financial and retirement goals. [READ MORE]( ADVERTISEMENT [] Investing Tips [] [Smart Ways to Invest Your Money This Year]( [Smart Ways to Invest Your Money This Year]( (Getty Images) Following a red-hot run for the equities market, folks are looking for smart ways to invest this year. [Stocks, bonds and CDs all have something to offer](. [] Corporate Earnings [] [Kiplinger's Earnings Calendar for This Week (Feb. 5-9)]( Check out our earnings calendar for this week, as well as our previews and recaps of the more noteworthy reports. [Read More]( [Ask a Pro: Should I Convert My IRA to a Roth after age 60?]( Ask a pro. Try this free tool to get matched with up to 3 vetted financial advisors serving your area who can help answer your questions and work towards a comfortable retirement. Get your financial advisor matches today. [LEARN MORE]( ADVERTISEMENT [] Latest News [] [Fed Holds Rates Steady, Pushes Back on Cuts: What the Experts Are Saying]( The Fed is in no hurry to bring interest rates down from a 23-year high. [Read More]( [Protect Your Retirement Income Plan]( Go2Income has added the Fixed Index Annuity (FIA) to its lineup of investments and annuities to help reduce market risk and taxes in your plan. The FIA provides: 1. Upside Capture of a % of Stock Market Return 2. Downside Protection of Your Original Investment 3. Tax Deferral Benefits of Annuities The key questions are where and how much of your savings you should allocate to the FIA. To find out, order a complimentary Go2Income plan and optional FIA Report. [READ MORE]( ADVERTISEMENT [] Terms Every Investor Should Know [] [What is a hedge fund and should I invest in one](? Hedge funds can be thought of as private mutual funds that employ various strategies to see returns, but they're not for everyone. [What is a reverse stock split](? Reverse stock splits allow a company to immediately raise its share price, but there's a catch. [What is a stop-limit order?]( A stop-limit order is a powerful tool investors and traders can use to mitigate risk. For the latest ways to earn 5% to 7% cash yield safely and reliably, plus 4 Model Portfolios to show you exactly where to put your money, bank on [Kiplinger Investing for Income](. ABOUT KIPLINGER When we write about money, we get it right. So the decisions you make with your dollars are also right. Kiplinger is a trusted provider of unbiased financial advice, objective business and economic forecasts, and practical help to millions of business professionals, investors, and individuals seeking to make more profitable decisions with their money. Our [flagship publications]( include [Kiplinger Personal Finance]( magazine, [The Kiplinger Letter]( [The Kiplinger Tax Letter]( [Kiplinger Retirement Report]( and [Kiplinger Investing for Income.]( All are regarded as the leading publications in their respective fields. Every day, millions of readers rely on our [free e-newsletters]( for help on everything from getting the best rate on a mortgage or car loan, to managing their businesses in an uncertain world, avoiding an IRS audit, building wealth for a secure retirement, or investing wisely in any kind of market. Now it’s your turn to reap all the rewards Kiplinger has to offer. Visit [Kiplinger.com](, your gateway to all of the above and much more. Check in any time for our latest advice on how to make more money, and keep more of the money you make. Stay right on the money, with Kiplinger. [Sign Up]( | [Print Publications]( | [Unsubscribe]( [Privacy Policy]( | [Cookies Policy]( | [Terms and Conditions]( CONTACT US: [FEEDBACK](mailto:alerts@kiplinger.com) | [ADVERTISE]( [Future]( Future US LLC © Full 7th Floor, 130 West 42nd Street, New York, NY, 10036