Investing

These Are the Best Options to Buy Now for 629% Gains

By Money Morning Staff Reports, Money Morning - August 20, 2020 • Print | Email

One of the biggest advantages of options trading is that you can make money in any market.

All you need is the right strategy to take advantage of the moment.

That's easy when stocks are in the middle of a scorching hot bull market or during a meltdown like we saw in April.

But what do you do when uncertainty is high? Our experts are on the case.

In fact, Money Morning's options trading specialist, Tom Gentile's proprietary Money Calendar is showing a historic pattern that's giving us clarity amid the chaos…

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Technology

2 Best E-Commerce Stocks to Ride This Global Trend Higher

By Alex Kagin, Director of Research, Money Morning • @alexkagin - August 20, 2020 • Print | Email

Successful investing is all about finding the opportunities hiding in plain sight.

And there’s no better place to find these opportunities than in the e-commerce sector.

I’m going to show you two of the best e-commerce stocks you can buy now, and they aren’t what you think…

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IPOs

SPAC ("Blank Check Company") Investing Guide

By Mike Stenger, Associate Editor, Money Morning - August 19, 2020 • Print | Email

Special purpose acquisition companies (SPACs) — also called "blank check companies" — have surged in popularity this year.

That's because they are formed solely for the purpose of buying private companies and taking them public, giving their shareholders the first crack at owning exciting new companies before the IPO.

We're going to share more about how this works in a moment.

We'll also help you learn how to invest in SPACs.

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Penny Stocks

3 Best Penny Stocks to Buy Right Now Can Make You 10x Your Money

By Garrett Baldwin, Executive Producer, Money Morning - August 19, 2020 • Print | Email

Penny stocks often get a bad reputation in the media.

The term is applied to all stocks that trade for less than $5, which covers a lot of ground.

You can find some unsavory characters lurking in that range.

But the best penny stocks can't be overlooked because of their name.

There are all sorts of opportunities in the penny stock world involving real companies with outstanding long-term prospects.

Here are the three best right now...

Options

Use This Options Strategy to Bag 66% Gains in a Day

By Money Morning Staff Reports, Money Morning - August 18, 2020 • Print | Email

There are more profitable options strategies at your disposal than just buying calls and puts.

These may seem like the simplest ways to profit on the ups and downs of stocks, but you could be leaving a substantial amount of money on the table.

You see, options strategies range from the ultra-simple, like buying a single call, to a tailor-made strategy built for a specific scenario you're following.

By simultaneously buying and selling related options you can find the perfect strategy for any situation.

Today, we'll show you one of our favorites...

IPOs

Is CureVac Stock a Buy After 362% Pop?

By Mike Stenger, Associate Editor, Money Morning - August 17, 2020 • Print | Email

2020 has not been the most exciting year for IPOs.

While the big coronavirus crash in March prompted a lot of investors to buy stocks on the cheap,.

the uncertainty has kept many companies from going public with their shares.

Of course, for every rule there are exceptions.

Biotech IPOs have been as popular as ever amid the pandemic, and for good reason too: There’s money out there for companies who can help end the pandemic.

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Stocks

3 High-Dividend Stocks for Your Retirement Portfolio

By Garrett Baldwin, Executive Producer, Money Morning - August 17, 2020 • Print | Email

You have worked, scrimped, saved, and invested for a long time to retire.

Now you need to set your portfolio up to provide a steady, consistent stream of income.

In years past, you might have been talking to your banker about certificates of deposit or visiting with a local broker to discuss tax-free bonds, but in today's zero interest rate world, that's no longer an option.

You need income to fund your dreams, and your best option is the stock market.

Fortunately, high-yield dividend stocks are out there, even in this pandemic-ravaged economy.

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Technology

Why the Best Electric Vehicle Stock Doesn’t Make Cars

By Alex Kagin, Director of Research, Money Morning • @alexkagin - August 13, 2020 • Print | Email

Despite one of the worst years in automotive history, Tesla (NASDAQ: TSLA) shocked everyone by surging 300% higher from its April lows.

This brings their return from IPO up over 7,000%.

They have even surpassed the market cap of Toyota (NYSE:TM), one of the largest automotive manufacturers in the world.

Tesla's meteoric rise and the emergence of all-electric competitors like Rivian, Nikola, and Lordstown Motors have investors clamoring to get in early on the next big thing.

But the best electric vehicle stock to buy right now is none of the above.

In fact, this company doesn't even make cars.

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