About: Jason Novak

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Bio: 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.

Posts by Jason Novak:

What Affects Stock Price? The Driving Factors of Value in the Market

Posted on: 01 Aug 2022

It goes without saying that the stock market is a complex system that is affected by many factors. Strike prices move up or down depending on the actions of government regulators, political players, individual companies, institutional investors, hobbyists, and more. Each party is making their own decisions based on the knowledge and philosophies they possess, […]

What is EPS in the Stock Market? Earnings Per Share Defined

Posted on: 01 Aug 2022

When conducting technical analysis on a company and determining whether they fit your criteria for investing, you have no shortage of metrics at your disposal. You can consider a company’s P/E ratio, EBITDA, ROE, etc. But, perhaps the most important of all? EPS. Wait – what is EPS in the stock market, exactly? That’s exactly […]

What Is Market Sentiment? How Investor Attitude Impacts Stocks

Posted on: 01 Aug 2022

As we continue to hear talks of a looming recession and mounting investor disappointment, you may begin to wonder exactly how these bearish expectations have an impact on the stock market.  Market sentiment like this is present in all stages of a market cycle, but just like learning how inflation affects the stock market, understanding […]

What Is Swing Trading vs Day Trading?

Posted on: 01 Aug 2022

When it comes to the investors who prefer active trading over passive management, there are typically two main strategies they can implement: swing trading vs day trading. Both providing ways for investors to make money off of market volatility, traders may utilize elements of both swing trading and day trading strategies in their portfolios, though […]

ESG & Tech Show – What is driving fintech and is it investable today?

Posted on: 25 Jul 2022

ESG & Tech Show – What is driving fintech and is it investable today? In the latest ESG & Tech show episode, I discussed fintech, what drives it and whether it’s an investable theme right now. For those of you unfamiliar with the term, fintech is financial technology. It includes everything from payments, online banking, […]

Forget Twitter Bots: 4 Reasons Elon Musk Should Have Avoided Twitter Purchase

Posted on: 22 Jul 2022

What The Delta Earnings Report Means For Investors

Posted on: 20 Jul 2022

When Is A Financial Advisor Worth It?

Posted on: 01 Jul 2022

You know you should start investing your money – that savings account is actually losing you money when you factor in inflation! But, where should you start? You may not feel confident investing your own money, which is why many are steered towards financial advisors. But this brings up a hotly debated topic in the […]

What Does Inflation Do To The Stock Market?

Posted on: 01 Jul 2022

When there are talks of high inflation, you may begin to wonder how it will impact the markets. It may be easier to comprehend how inflation affects prices at the grocery store or airline tickets–but what about your stock portfolio? For instance, you may have a good idea of how a recession can affect the […]

The Complete Guide On Inflation Hedging: What Is A Hedge Against Inflation?

Posted on: 01 Jul 2022

When inflation continues to rise and ongoing market volatility brings up questions of a possible bear market, investors are looking for ways to protect their portfolios. Researching and learning how to invest in a recession is a good way for investors to approach the period ahead, though the rising inflation itself requires special attention.  Inflation […]