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2901, 2025

Beyond the Tech Selloff: How Smart Investors Can Navigate Market Dependence on Megacaps

By |January 29th, 2025|Categories: Feature: Stock Market Investing, Stock Market, Stock Market News, VectorVest|Tags: , , , , , |

The recent selloff in U.S. tech stocks—particularly among megacap giants—has sparked renewed concerns about the risks of market concentration. As reported in the Reuters article "US Tech Stock Tumble Highlights Risk of Market Reliance on Megacaps", the U.S. stock market has become increasingly reliant on a handful of companies, such as Apple, Microsoft, Nvidia, and Amazon. When these titans take [...]

2601, 2025

How to Trade Penny Stocks for Beginners

By |January 26th, 2025|Categories: Stock Market|Tags: , |

The appeal of penny stocks trading is obvious. You can get started with very limited capital and see huge percentage gains in your portfolio. However, there are also risks to trading penny stocks, just like any highly volatile stocks. You need to take the time to learn how to trade penny stocks for beginners before executing your first trade. We’re [...]

2301, 2025

Penny Stocks With Dividends: Do Penny Stocks Pay Dividends?

By |January 23rd, 2025|Categories: Stock Market|Tags: , |

Dividend stocks are often considered to be the best starter stocks because they’re inherently safe investments compared to more volatile stocks. They’re associated with established companies that have plenty of profits to distribute back to shareholders. There’s just one problem - the best blue chip dividend stocks can be expensive! Share prices range from a few hundred dollars to well [...]

2301, 2025

Are Penny Stocks Worth It? Pros and Cons of Penny Stocks

By |January 23rd, 2025|Categories: Stock Market|Tags: |

You’ve probably heard about the benefits of penny stocks. They’re among the lowest barriers to entry of all investment vehicles. Yet, they still offer the potential for massive returns - which is why they’re considered some of the best starter stocks. But as with all stock picking strategies, you need to be aware of the disadvantages of penny stocks too. [...]

301, 2025

Can You Buy and Sell a Stock in the Same Day?

By |January 3rd, 2025|Categories: Market Timing|Tags: , |

Picture this: you wake up early one morning and find a golden opportunity – a stock is poised to pop and you get in early. Within an hour, it’s climbed 30% – and you’re ready to take your profits and run. But wait…can you buy and sell a stock in the same day?  You might have heard mixed reviews [...]

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