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Good morning!
It's a great week for shareholders in Mills Music Trust, which collects royalties for Christmas classics like "The Little Drummer Boy," but slim pickings for any meaningful investment news.
Which is why today’s dispatch examines three meta-trends of 2025 and what they could mean going into next year…
The Top Performing Brokerage Of 2025?
Robinhood Markets ($HOOD) delivered an impressive year-to-date return of 228.42%. This is one of the best performing stocks of 2025 as well as the best performing brokerage stock.
Futu Holdings Limited ($FUTU) was the second-best performing brokerage stock of 2025, with a gain of 106%.
And in third place, The Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. ($GS) delivered a 57% gain.
At a price to earnings ratio of 59.72, Robinhood is a fairly expensive stock. Although I said the same thing about this stock back in February. Shares are up more than 87% since then.
The Top Performing Asset Manager?
Invesco Ltd. ($IVZ) owns and operates the best-known NASDAQ-100 index, the Invesco QQQ Trust ETF ($QQQ).
With many passive investors preferring the QQQ to S&P 500 ETFs, Invesco has seen a significant growth in assets under management. This allowed the firm to deliver a 56% year-to-date gain.
Interestingly, Invesco is a dividend stock and with a 3.10% starting yield.
Silver Hits Record Highs
Precious metals are hitting new all-time highs, with silver soaring 150% this year.
These gains have pulled many gold and silver stocks up, too. Pan American Silver Corp. ($PAAS) saw its shares appreciate by more than 160% year-to-date, and Sprott Inc. ($SII) is up more than 136%.
Precious metals and commodities are typically cyclical, but it may be worth keeping an eye on this space in case a buying opportunity presents itself.
The Best Gift? Better Insurance Rates
While winter brings lots of good cheer, it can also mean new risks: icy roads, unexpected storms, and increased holiday travel. That makes now the perfect time to ensure that you and your family are fully protected. Your home, your vehicles, and your peace of mind all deserve coverage that fits your current life—not outdated premiums from years past.
EverQuote lets you compare personalized quotes for bundled home and auto policies, multi-car coverage, and more—all in one simple dashboard. Whether you're prepping for long drives to see family or keeping your home secure through the colder months, our tools help ensure your protection stays strong and your money works smarter.
Thank you for reading and have a fantastic day!
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Disclaimer: This article is for entertainment purposes only. It is not financial advice, always do your own research.
