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Sarah Horvath, Contributing Author at MarketBeat

Sarah Horvath
About The Author

Sarah Horvath

Contributing Author

Retail, Healthcare, and Real Estate stocks

Experience

Sarah Horvath has been a contributing writer for MarketBeat since 2022.

Areas of Expertise

Retirement investing, long-term retail investing, personal finance

Education

Bachelor of Arts, Arcadia University

Past Experience

Vanguard, Nationwide, Benzinga and MarketWatch

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Latest Articles by Sarah Horvath

Photo: Volatility Financial Markets Concept. Stock and Trading Concept
November 13, 2024 1:45 PM ET

What Is Volatility?

Sarah Horvath

Learn about different types of volatility, what drives it, and how it affects investment risk and returns to make informed financial decisions.

Read What Is Volatility?
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October 1, 2024 7:00 AM ET

Momentum vs. Value Investing: What's the Difference?

Sarah Horvath

Discover the key differences between momentum and value investing strategies. Learn which approach best suits your investment style and market conditions.

Read Momentum vs. Value Investing: What's the Difference?
United States Internal Revenue Service, IRS, Check and Corner of Envelope.
September 25, 2024 12:44 PM ET

Should You Invest in Treasury Bills?

Sarah Horvath

This article compares and contrasts treasury bills with longer-term treasury securities like bonds and assets like stocks.

Read Should You Invest in Treasury Bills?
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September 23, 2024 10:50 AM ET

The Average 401k Balance by Age Explained

Sarah Horvath

Wondering how much money you need to retire? Or how much savings you should have in your 401k account based on your age? MarketBeat is here to help.

Read The Average 401k Balance by Age Explained
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September 11, 2024 7:57 AM ET

Dividend Aristocrats or Dividend Kings: Which Is Best for You?

Sarah Horvath

This article discusses the difference between dividend aristocrats and kings and helps investors decide which option is better for their portfolios.

NYSE:AWRNYSE:CWTNASDAQ:CINF
Read Dividend Aristocrats or Dividend Kings: Which Is Best for You?
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August 29, 2024 10:48 AM ET

Does A&F's Q2 Earnings Win Point to a Strong Holiday Season?

Sarah Horvath

Abercrombie & Fitch Q2 earnings beat estimates with a 21% YOY growth, but investor concerns led to a 14% share drop ahead of the uncertain holiday season.

NYSE:ANFNYSE:AEONASDAQ:EML
Read Does A&F's Q2 Earnings Win Point to a Strong Holiday Season?
Photo of a road splitting two ways with arrows pointing in opposite directions. Symbolizing how mutual funds and ETFs are similar but different choices.
August 20, 2024 7:00 AM ET

Mutual Funds vs ETFs: Key Differences

Sarah Horvath

This article helps readers learn the difference between ETFs and mutual funds, which share many characteristics but trade differently.

Read Mutual Funds vs ETFs: Key Differences
Conservative Portfolio: Strategies for Stability
August 15, 2024 7:00 AM ET

Conservative Portfolio: Strategies for Stability

Sarah Horvath

This article offers insights into the most commonly-used assets used in conservative investing strategies, and lays out pros and cons of conservative investing.

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August 12, 2024 10:15 AM ET

How to Invest in Silver: A Beginner's Guide

Sarah Horvath

This article introduces the concept of silver as an investment class and contrasts it with the benefits of investing in gold.

NYSE:BBLCSE:SLVNYSEARCA:SLV
Read How to Invest in Silver: A Beginner's Guide
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July 31, 2024 7:00 AM ET

5 Aggressive Growth Stocks for Long-Term Investors

Sarah Horvath

This article introduces five of the top aggressive growth stocks and educates readers to the pros and cons of investing in growth-oriented assets.

NASDAQ:METANASDAQ:NVDANASDAQ:TSLA
Read 5 Aggressive Growth Stocks for Long-Term Investors
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July 25, 2024 7:00 AM ET

How Much Should You Be Investing? Try Our Calculators

Sarah Horvath

This article introduces the MarketBeat investing calculator, which helps project figures like the amount you'll have at retirement based on current investments.

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July 11, 2024 7:00 AM ET

What Is a Dividend Cut? An Exploration

Sarah Horvath

This article teaches investors about the concept of dividend cuts and how they can invest to avoid potential future dividend traps.

Read What Is a Dividend Cut? An Exploration
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July 8, 2024 7:00 AM ET

What Makes These 7 Stocks Magnificent?

Sarah Horvath

Learn about the history, impact, and future outlook for the Magnificent 7 stocks, as well as how to add exposure to them in your portfolio.

Read What Makes These 7 Stocks Magnificent?
Photo of a switch button with the word Risk on it positioned on the word minimum, black background and blue light. Risk Tolerance vs Risk Capacity: Key Differences & How to Measure.
June 24, 2024 7:00 AM ET

Risk Tolerance vs Risk Capacity: Key Differences & How to Measure

Sarah Horvath

This article describes and explains the difference between risk tolerance and risk capacity, as well as how investors can calculate both factors.

Read Risk Tolerance vs Risk Capacity: Key Differences & How to Measure
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June 5, 2024 5:15 AM ET

Bear Traps in Trading: Here's What to Know

Sarah Horvath

This article defines a bear trap for new investors and offers tips to help them use fundamental and technical analysis to identify and avoid them.

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May 22, 2024 7:14 AM ET

Long vs. Short Position: A Breakdown of Stock Positions

Sarah Horvath

This article defines the difference between long and short positions, reccommending when to use each option depending on the economic climate.

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Nasdaq vs. S&P: A Detailed Breakdown of Stock Indexes
May 20, 2024 9:01 AM ET

Nasdaq vs. S&P: A Detailed Breakdown of Stock Indexes

Sarah Horvath

This article introduces readers to the major differences between the S&P 500 index and the Nasdaq Composite index, as well as how they're similar.

Read Nasdaq vs. S&P: A Detailed Breakdown of Stock Indexes
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April 18, 2024 7:15 AM ET

Bear Market Funds to Watch This Year

Sarah Horvath

As investors search for safe havens in volatile markets, bear market funds are gaining popularity as a diversified asset class.

NASDAQ:SQQQ
Read Bear Market Funds to Watch This Year
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April 16, 2024 6:00 AM ET

What is the Nasdaq? Complete Overview with History

Sarah Horvath

Learn about Nasdaq, the world's first electronic stock exchange founded in 1971, and its role as a global hub for tech and computer-based companies.

NASDAQ:AAPLNASDA:TSLANASDAQ:MSFT
Read What is the Nasdaq? Complete Overview with History
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March 27, 2024 8:58 AM ET

Best Bear Market Funds: Top 3 Investment Options to Consider

Sarah Horvath

As investors search for safe havens in volatile markets, bear market funds are gaining popularity as a diversified asset class.

Read Best Bear Market Funds: Top 3 Investment Options to Consider
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March 13, 2024 11:56 AM ET

How to Find Cloud Software Company Stocks to Trade and Invest

Sarah Horvath

Cloud software companies stocks offer investors a wide range of opportunities. Learn more about how to find and invest in cloud software company stocks.

NASDAQ:AMZNNASDAQ:MSFT
Read How to Find Cloud Software Company Stocks to Trade and Invest
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March 1, 2024 11:33 AM ET

How to Buy Bitcoin Stock: 3 Easy Ways to Do It

Sarah Horvath

Learn all the steps to learn how to buy bitcoin stock, from choosing a cryptocurrency exchange to storing bitcoin. Gain exposure without investing a fortune.

NASDAQ:COINNASDAQ:PYPL
Read How to Buy Bitcoin Stock: 3 Easy Ways to Do It
5 top office REITs to buy now
February 13, 2024 11:47 AM ET

5 top office REITs to buy now

Sarah Horvath

Office REITs own and manage office space and lease it to various tenants. Learn more about investing in office REITs and the top office REITs to buy.

NYSE:ARENYSE:BXPASX:DXS
Read 5 top office REITs to buy now
5 best fintech stocks to buy now
February 13, 2024 10:03 AM ET

5 best fintech stocks to buy now

Sarah Horvath

Fintech combines two words — “finance” and “technology,” where companies apply technology to finance businesses. Learn more about fintech stocks.

NYSE:ADYOTCMKTS:ADYEYOTCMKTS:ADYYF
Read 5 best fintech stocks to buy now