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1409, 2025

What are the Best Stocks for Covered Calls in 2025?

By |September 14th, 2025|Categories: Options|Tags: , , |

We get asked all the time, what are the best stocks for covered calls in 2025? These are some of the top options now, according to the VectorVest system: Ford Motor Company (F) Lowe’s Companies, Inc. (LOW) PepsiCo, Inc. (PEP) Walmart Inc. (WMT) ConocoPhillips (COP) Johnson & Johnson (JNJ) Verizon Communications (VZ) Oracle Corporation (ORCL) Apple Inc. (AAPL) Microsoft Corporation [...]

1309, 2025

What is the Best Time Frame for Swing Trading?

By |September 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 to help you spot entry [...]

108, 2025

Morningstar Alternatives

By |August 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The best investors don’t rely on outdated technical or fundamental analysis.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 on mutual funds, ETFs, and [...]

108, 2025

Seeking Alpha vs Zacks: How Do They Compare to VectorVest?

By |August 1st, 2025|Categories: Stock Advisory, Stock Analysis, VectorVest|Tags: , , |

Investors today have more support than ever before, with countless trading tools and research websites to choose from. But really, the best way to set yourself up for success is to choose just one of these and stick with it so you’re not getting conflicting signals from different angles. Seeking Alpha vs Zacks is a comparison we see made all [...]

108, 2025

Using AI to Trade Stocks: How to Use AI to Trade Stocks With Precision

By |August 1st, 2025|Categories: Stock Analysis|Tags: , , |

The AI revolution is well underway, like it or not. Every industry imaginable is being touched in some way or another. Investing is no exception. More and more investors are using AI to trade stocks, and you can too. We’ll show you how to use AI to trade stocks today. But, it’s important that you set your expectations with AI [...]

3107, 2025

How to Read Stock Charts For Beginners

By |July 31st, 2025|Categories: Stock Analysis|Tags: , , |

Learning how to read stock charts is one of the most valuable skills you can develop as an investor. You’ll be able to uncover price trends, understand momentum, and time your trades with more precision. We’ve put together this beginner’s guide on how to read stock market charts and graphs to show you what goes into mastering this approach to [...]

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