Investing: 2024 Versus 2025

Investing: 2024 Versus 2025
We have enjoyed two back-to-back good years for all investment categories. earth phakphum/Shutterstock
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As the year 2024 closes, let’s look at how some of the investing categories performed, what we might expect next year, and what to watch out for in choosing future investments.

Cryptocurrencies

Despite their volatility, cryptocurrencies such as bitcoin continue to attract investors due to their potential for high returns.
2024: Bitcoin has seen a year-to-date increase of approximately 129 percent. This significant rise has been driven by factors such as the outcome of the 2024 U.S. presidential election and the April 2024 “halving“ event.
Rodd Mann
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Rodd Mann writes about carving out a creative and unique new career in a changing world. His own career has taken him all over the world, working in accounting, finance, materials, logistics and manufacturing operations. Author, teacher, writer, consultant, Rodd has worked in many high-tech roles.