MarketWatch #7
This week, we’re going to take a look at the 3 of the companies that have cut their teeth on new, groundbreaking tech to pave the way in delivering a vaccine during the horror movie-like experience that we have had for the last year and a half.
“I cant wait to finally be free” — Everyone in 2020
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Covid-19, the coronavirus, the pandemic, the “Rona” — whatever you want to call it, it’s finally starting to get under control. No matter your sociopolitical views on the subject, I think we are all ready to move on from this depressing virus.
To remember the impact this virus had on our world, it’s easy — drive down to your local grocery store that’s now closed or look on your phone for which places offer new options for contactless delivery. There have been major drawbacks to this virus and also incredible solution-focused innovations that were created out of necessity.
This week, we’re going to take a look at the 3 of the companies that have cut their teeth on new, groundbreaking tech to pave the way in delivering a vaccine during the horror movie-like experience that we have had for the last year and a half.
No time to waste, we need the cure!
The Race to a Vaccine
Moderna (MRNA): The Company of Major Gains! This time last year, Moderna was a $20 stock, today, you can’t get it for less than $130. And the only reason you can get it that cheap is because they just had their regularly scheduled pull back. History: In May 2020 Moderna saw a dip similar to the one happening now, this happened after they saw significant growth — a similar trend in several of your favorite stocks. In July, there was another pullback after growth. Another in December, and now they’re going through one in March.
Historical charts can help with predicting market movement in the future. This method of forecasting stocks is not a one-size-fits-all, but it does give you an idea of a stock’s volatility performance in similar climates and quarters.
Pfizer (PFE): The Dark Horse of the Pandemic. Pfizer is the most affordable stock of the three vaccine achievers and this is the one that I believe could have the most upside. Of the 3, Pfizer has had the least stock inflation, a high vaccine effective rate, and the highest dividend payout percentage of the three. This is worth noting because a dividend is the investor paycheck a company sends you after they’ve made more money than they needed. Pfizer has a long-standing history of paying out this check, and that represents strong financials and a commitment to shareholders.
So to recap: Their price is low, they pay you for investing, and they are making a vaccine that works!
I’d suggest you add this stock to your watchlist to see how the next few months go, earnings come out 4/27 and we could see this company make a comfortable shift in a positive direction.
Johnson & Johnson (JNJ): The one-hit-wonder, Johnson and Johnson was able to create a single-shot vaccine to battle the virus. Though the effectiveness numbers are lower than the other 2 vaccine companies, it is nice to see a familiar face helping to lead the charge in the race for a cure. With that said, I expected to see a more dramatic shift in JNJ stock this year.
As I have said before and I will say it again, staying ahead of the curb and making investment decisions based on logic will prove to be a much better and comfortable way to invest than following market trends. Do your research and trust what you put your hard-earned money into, this way you can sleep better at night knowing that you have placed your money in the right places.
MarketWatch #4
With new leadership in the white house, we have already seen the stock market and economy exhale. Stocks that once looked like falling knives have started to flatten out and we look poised for stability soon. This week, I want to take some time to distinguish the difference between stocks that are overhyped and stocks that actually deserve that hype.
Disclaimer: MarketWatch is for entertainment purposes only. It is important that ALL investors conduct their own market research to determine the best investments for their portfolio. Please do not blindly follow me or any random person on the internet, there are professionals for that. MarketWatch is intended to give you insight into my investment portfolio and my analysis of each investment that is discussed. Please feel free to share any comments or questions below.
The first month of 2021 is already coming to an end! I hope you’ve held on to those new year's resolutions and gained some positive momentum.
With new leadership in the white house, we have already seen the stock market and economy exhale. Stocks that once looked like falling knives have started to flatten out and we look poised for stability soon. This week, I want to take some time to distinguish the difference between stocks that are overhyped and stocks that actually deserve that hype.
Overhyped
GameStop (GME): Let’s kick this off with the brick and mortar gaming store that has been surging as of late. Up more than 300% since last month, GameStop looks ready to take over the world. But before you start selling off your Apple shares, let’s consider some of the news around this recent surge. Here is the list of recent news that could be causing this rally:
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Yep, that’s all of it. When a stocks’ movement seems too good to be true, it likely is. GameStop has been on the decline as a company for a while and investing in the company simply because of their share price moving up, is not a good investment. Always remember: Invest in companies, not charts.
Blackberry (BB): Similar to GameStop, we saw a surge in Blackberry’s stock yesterday, but there was nothing that caused it. I know this is true because the company made a statement that they had no clue why people were investing in their company. If you’re going to make an investment in a company that is clearly doing poorly, please understand that you are taking a gamble that could cost you the entire investment. When a stock goes to zero, there is nothing to pull out of that investment, you just lose your money.
Please don’t throw away your money, I write these posts every week to help people grow their portfolios. There will always be random stocks that soar for no good reason, then fall to a bankrupt demise (ie. Hertz, Kodak). There is an illegal strategy called pump and dump, this is where a group of people will encourage investors to purchase a stock to inflate the price. Then, all of a sudden, everyone will sell that stock off and it will crash to zero. Please stay away from these investments!
My suggestion: Invest in the winning stocks, not the ones with potential. Potential is unrealized and when it comes to money, that potential doesn’t do anything for your bank account.
Worth the Hype
Now, here are 5 stocks that are worth the hype and your investment. Do your own research, of course, but you are likely already familiar with these companies. I have said this time and time again, invest in companies who make products that you own and that you trust. Those will prove to be the safest and most lucrative stock market investments.
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