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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.
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 [...]

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

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 [...]

25 10, 2025

Best Stock App for iPhone 2026

By |2026-10-13T00:12:11+00:00October 25th, 2025|Categories: Market Timing, Research, Stock Advisory|Tags: , , , |

Efficiency is key when investing. The quicker you are to react, the sooner you can get in or out of a position with your profits. The best stock app for iPhone streamlines your trading experience and brings important insights to your fingertips. They optimize your decision-making and boost your chances of success, making them a [...]

25 10, 2025

Best Dividend Stocks For Roth IRA

By |2025-10-27T15:53:51+00:00October 25th, 2025|Categories: Retirement|Tags: , , |

Your search for the best dividend stocks for Roth IRA ends here. We’ve dug deep into the VectorVest system and handpicked the top Roth IRA dividend stocks in 2025: Stock Dividend Yield Quarterly Dividend Payout Ratio Dividend Growth Streak Context For the Pick AT&T (T) 7.1% $0.28 58% Reduced recently High yield but recently cut [...]

15 09, 2025

Futures vs Stocks

By |2025-10-27T16:02:14+00:00September 15th, 2025|Categories: Stock Market|Tags: , , , |

Whether you’re just getting started investing or looking to pivot from what you’re currently doing, there are so many different investment vehicles at your disposal. You’re probably plenty familiar with trading stocks as the most popular way to invest your money in the market. But what’s the difference between futures and stocks? We’ll compare and [...]

15 09, 2025

Motley Fool vs Seeking Alpha: How Does VectorVest Stack Up?

By |2025-10-27T16:02:27+00:00September 15th, 2025|Categories: Stock Advisory|Tags: , , |

The right tools and support can take you from inconsistent returns to constantly beating the market. But with so many options at your fingertips, it’s hard to tell what’s actually worth it and what’s just hype. You don’t want to play the guessing game with your investments. Two platforms we see compared all the time [...]

13 09, 2025

What is the Best Time Frame for Swing Trading?

By |2025-10-27T15:59:12+00:00September 13th, 2025|Categories: Swing Trading|Tags: , , , , |

There are many different forms of analysis you can use to analyze stocks, from technical vs fundamental analysis. We’ve covered all the best indicators for swing trading in a separate blog post. But, what is the best time frame for swing trading? Daily Swing Trading Chart: Shows short- to mid-term price trends and momentum shifts [...]

1 08, 2025

Morningstar Alternatives

By |2025-10-27T16:02:38+00:00August 1st, 2025|Categories: Stock Advisory, Stock Analysis|Tags: , , |

The best investors don’t rely on outdated technical or fundamental analysis. Although they understand the principles, they recognize that the smarter way to boost their success rate and win more trades is with the right support. Morningstar has long been known for its portfolio analysis tools, investment screeners, and research reports, along with its ratings [...]

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