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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.
17 04, 2025

The Top 10 Best Investment Apps for Beginners in 2025

By |2025-04-23T15:32:17+00:00April 17th, 2025|Categories: Market Timing, Research, Stock Advisory|Tags: , , |

Getting started investing as a beginner can be overwhelming, filled with complex terminology and all sorts of nuances. Missteps can cost you greatly, and this stress leads to many sitting on the sidelines never actually diving in and taking action.  But, it doesn’t have to be this way. We’re here to help you feel confident [...]

16 04, 2025

Best Stock Picker Service and App in 2025

By |2025-04-23T15:32:30+00:00April 16th, 2025|Categories: Stock Advisory, Swing Trading, VectorVest|Tags: , , , |

The best stock picker app can transform your trading strategy to help you maximize returns and minimize downside, all while saving you time and stress along the way. However, there are more options than ever before, each of which claims to be the best stock picking service available. How can you tune out the noise [...]

13 04, 2025

Top 5 Best Stock Research Websites in 2025

By |2025-04-23T15:32:36+00:00April 13th, 2025|Categories: Stock Advisory, Swing Trading, VectorVest|Tags: , , |

The stress and uncertainty of conducting thorough stock research can be overwhelming regardless of your investment strategy - from day trading to swing trading.  You're constantly grappling with the need for reliable insights to help you find stocks and execute trades, yet constrained by limited time and the daunting task of sifting through mountains of [...]

11 03, 2025

Investing in Bonds vs Stocks

By |2025-03-11T01:23:12+00:00March 11th, 2025|Categories: Stock Market|Tags: , , |

Getting started investing can be daunting with so many different strategies at your fingertips. Two of the most basic investing strategies for beginners are stocks vs bonds. So, is investing in bonds vs stocks right for you? Only you can answer that for yourself. It comes down to considering your risk tolerance and your goals [...]

11 03, 2025

Best Dividend Stocks for Passive Income: How to Invest in Dividend Stocks for Passive Income

By |2025-03-11T01:23:24+00:00March 11th, 2025|Categories: Retirement Planning|Tags: , |

Every investor’s dream is to one day get to the point where their portfolio’s returns fund their lifestyle, cover taxes, and continue to grow for long-term prosperity. The truth is, passive income isn’t quite as much of a mirage as you may have assumed. You can learn how to invest in dividend stocks for passive [...]

9 03, 2025

What Happens When Options Expire? The Options Expiration Date Explained

By |2025-03-11T01:13:27+00:00March 9th, 2025|Categories: Options|Tags: , , |

Stock options contracts are made up of a few different components: the underlying stock in question, the strike price, the number of shares, and of course, the options expiration date. Also known as the exercise date, this is the point at which you must choose to exercise your contract or let it expire. But what [...]

9 03, 2025

Can You Buy Stocks on the Weekend? All About Weekend Trading

By |2025-03-11T01:14:41+00:00March 9th, 2025|Categories: Market Timing|Tags: |

As the sun sets on Friday evening and the hustle and bustle of the stock market calms for the weekend, most investors take some time to reset and prepare for the week ahead. But for others, there are no days off. After all, Saturday and Sunday are when some of the best opportunities present themselves. [...]

10 02, 2025

What are the Best Stocks for Covered Calls in 2025?

By |2025-02-11T16:20:19+00:00February 10th, 2025|Categories: Options|Tags: , , |

Covered calls represent a great opportunity for investors to earn a premium by selling contracts on stocks they already own, enhancing profit potential tremendously. But to fully capitalize on this stock investment strategy it’s imperative that you’re choosing the best covered call stocks. So, what are the best stocks for covered calls in 2025? The [...]

5 02, 2025

Overweight vs Underweight Stocks: What Does Overweight and Underweight Mean in Stocks?

By |2025-02-11T16:20:52+00:00February 5th, 2025|Categories: Stock Market|Tags: , , |

When browsing free stock analysis websites or going through stock trading classes as a beginner investor you’ll inevitably come across terms you don’t understand. Distinguishing between overweight vs underweight stocks is one of the most common examples of this. So what does overweight and underweight mean in stocks? Analysts and fund managers apply these ratings [...]

5 02, 2025

Where Can I Buy Penny Stocks? The Best Broker for Penny Stocks in 2025

By |2025-02-11T16:20:38+00:00February 5th, 2025|Categories: Stock Market|Tags: , |

Knowing where to buy penny stocks can make or break your success rate and the overall experience you have trading these securities. While they’re not for everyone, penny stocks present a unique opportunity to gain serious leverage with little capital. Whether you’re investing in penny stocks under 10 cents or you’re more interested in the [...]

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