Dip-buying, ‘TACO’ trade power strong year

A graph displaying the Apple stock price on a smartphone app. Jaap Arriens | Nurphoto | Getty Images Retail investors have had a gangbuster year in 2025. Mom-and-pop investors bought the dip at key points this year, providing strong returns as the market climbed to all-time highs. Once thought of as unsophisticated and easily duped,…

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Invest in growth stocks alongside an index fund

CNBC’s Jim Cramer gave advice on how to build a balanced portfolio, suggesting investors both individual growth stocks and index funds. “Putting some money in an index fund isn’t bad advice — it’s a good way to play it safe,” Cramer said. “But most people can’t afford to purely play it safe unless they’re already…

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Pick out the obvious winners

CNBC’s Jim Cramer detailed his approach to investing in high-quality growth stocks, telling investors it’s vital to search for companies with an impressive track record. “It’s only hard to find these hero stocks if you’re picking randomly,” he said. “For anyone with eyes to see, we’re talking about obvious winners that tend to keep winning…

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Buy stocks that can do well in any market

CNBC’s Jim Cramer recommended investors buy companies that can put up strong revenue and earnings regardless of the economic backdrop, explaining the key qualities of a secular growth stock. “You want great secular growth stories that can handle high interest rates or a weak economy, and have the ability to scale, meaning you can see…

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