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About Jason Novak

Jason has been a consistent contributor to VectorVest and has a blended interest in technology and finance, which he has written about for over a decade. When he's not demystifying complex financial topics or sharing a quick analysis of hot stocks on a given day, you may find him on the golf course or exploring all that Northern California has to offer.
3 12, 2025

Physical Gold vs Gold Stocks: Is it Better to Buy Physical Gold or Gold Stocks?

By |2025-12-03T01:56:02+00:00December 3rd, 2025|Categories: Stock Market|Tags: |

It’s no secret that gold is booming, and you want to capitalize on this surge. But is it better to buy physical gold or gold stocks? We get asked this question all the time, so we’re going to walk you through a side-by-side comparison of physical gold vs gold stocks. Physical gold is a tangible [...]

3 12, 2025

TipRanks vs Motley Fool: Side-by-Side Comparison With VectorVest

By |2025-12-03T01:56:12+00:00December 3rd, 2025|Categories: Stock Advisory|Tags: , |

People considering VectorVest often ask us how we compare to Tipranks vs Motley Fool, two other really popular stock analysis platforms. Short answer: VectorVest is totally different. Our stock analysis software pulls Nasdaq last sale data (NLS) so you’re getting the most up-to-date insights possible for calculated, emotionless decisions. Our system has outperformed the S&P [...]

1 12, 2025

Best Moving Averages For Swing Trading

By |2025-12-03T01:56:48+00:00December 1st, 2025|Categories: Swing Trading|Tags: , , , |

The best moving averages for swing trading can make or break your success rate. We’re going to help you weigh your options and elevate your trading strategy by talking about: SMA (Simple Moving Average) EMAs (Exponential Moving Average) SMMA (Smoothed Moving Average) LWMA (Linear Weighted Moving Average) MACD (Moving Average Convergence Divergence) DEMA and [...]

1 12, 2025

Best Indicators For Swing Trading

By |2025-12-03T01:57:31+00:00December 1st, 2025|Categories: Swing Trading|Tags: , , , |

The best indicators for swing trading are what actually signal opportunities to you. But the last thing you want is to fall into the trap of analysis paralysis by relying on too many indicators. We’re here to introduce you to the best swing trading indicators: Moving averages (EMA and SMA) MACD (Moving average convergence divergence) [...]

25 11, 2025

How to Invest in Gold Stocks

By |2025-11-25T00:33:34+00:00November 25th, 2025|Categories: Stock Advisory|Tags: , , |

Gold has always been thought of as a “safe haven” for investors, but it’s been doing more than just protecting portfolios lately - it’s growing them. And you want to learn how to invest in gold stocks so you can ride the wave, too. You’ve come to the right place. Between rising demand for physical [...]

25 11, 2025

Best AI Stocks to Buy Now (2025)

By |2025-11-25T00:33:23+00:00November 25th, 2025|Categories: Stock Advisory|Tags: , , , |

We’ve put together a list of the best AI stocks to buy now in 2025 and beyond, based on so many of our users here at VectorVest asking us where they should be looking in this fast-growing industry. Here are the best AI stocks to invest in right now: Company (Ticker) Role in AI Stack [...]

23 11, 2025

The Best Aggressive Growth Stocks

By |2025-11-25T00:25:35+00:00November 23rd, 2025|Categories: Stock Market|Tags: , |

Your search for the best aggressive growth stocks ends here - we’ve curated a list of fast-growing stocks you can analyze to determine whether or not they have a place in your portfolio: Company Ticker Sector/Focus Why It’s One of the Best Aggressive Growth Stocks Right Now Nvidia NVDA Semiconductors / AI Leader in AI [...]

23 11, 2025

Why Covered Calls Are Bad

By |2025-11-25T00:27:07+00:00November 23rd, 2025|Categories: Options|Tags: , , |

We get asked all the time why covered calls are bad. We want to be clear - they’re not inherently bad, but there are some downsides to be aware of: You limit your upside potential in the long position. Should the stock price climb above the strike price and the option gets exercised, you miss [...]

27 10, 2025

The 10 Best Tech Stocks to Buy Now (2025)

By |2025-10-27T16:01:29+00:00October 27th, 2025|Categories: Stock Analysis, Stock Market|Tags: , , |

It’s no secret that some of the best opportunities in recent years have come from the tech industry, like the 900% growth we saw in Nvidia since 2023. But what are the best tech stocks to buy now? Look no further. We’ll unveil the top 10 stocks in the tech industry below: Company Market Cap [...]

27 10, 2025

Seeking Alpha vs Morningstar: Which is Better, Morningstar or Seeking Alpha?

By |2025-10-27T16:01:52+00:00October 27th, 2025|Categories: Stock Advisory, Stock Analysis|Tags: , , |

Whether you’re an active swing trader or preparing for retirement through dividend investing, the right tools can save you time and stress while improving returns. There are so many options, like Seeking Alpha vs Morningstar. These are two popular yet very different solutions. Seeking Alpha gives you access to crowdsourced analysis, Quant Ratings, and dividend [...]

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