It’s a great time to be an investor during Christmas.
But if you are hoping for the Santa Claus rally, you’re playing the wrong game.
Instead, you can do what I do …
I like to keep an eye on what’s hot and what’s not during Christmas shopping. After all, the companies behind the most popular products ‘tis festive season could be just waiting to be discovered.
Meanwhile, there are companies are solving problems during Christmas.
Over 2.5 billion packages were delivered in the US during Christmas last year. That’s a lot of presents going around, and somebody is making that happen.
My guess is Amazon.com (NASDAQ: AMZN) is playing a big role here. According to a CNBC report, Amazon is able to deliver to 72% of US homes within a single day, making the online retailer a modern-day Santa Claus of sorts.
But it all that pales in comparison to the absolute best thing of being a Smart Investor.
As an investor in great companies, we don’t have to worry about the day-to-day movement of stock prices.
In fact, if you are an income investor, you might have gotten some dividend allowance to buy something nice for your family.
Meanwhile, in the background, the companies we chose will be doing their good work, allowing us to take a well-deserved break for the Christmas holidays.
So, take a break, dear fellow traveller.
In the spirit of festivity, please enjoy my ode to investing for the long term, in the form of a song.
Merry Christmas to you and your family!
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None of the information in this article can be constituted as financial, investment, or other professional advice. It is only intended to provide education. Speak with a professional before making important decisions about your money, your professional life, or even your personal life. Disclosure: Chin Hui Leong owns shares of Amazon.com.
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