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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.
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 [...]

3 01, 2025

Can You Buy and Sell a Stock in the Same Day?

By |2025-02-05T01:07:14+00:00January 3rd, 2025|Categories: Market Timing|Tags: , |

Picture this: you wake up early one morning and find a golden opportunity – a stock is poised to pop and you get in early. Within an hour, it’s climbed 30% – and you’re ready to take your profits and run. But wait…can you buy and sell a stock in the same day?  You [...]

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