Tin is trading near an all-time record. The London Metal Exchange (LME) three-month tin contract hit $59,040 per metric ton in January 2026, its highest level ever, and currently trades around $55,225/t. The previous record, set in March 2022 during the post-Ukraine metals rally, was $51,000/t. Demand from electronics, semiconductors, and AI data centers has collided with years of supply disruption to push the metal to historic highs. For investors exploring exposure to this market, here is a guide to tin stocks, organized by region, along with the key factors shaping the investment case.

#What Is Tin and Why Does It Matter to Investors?

Tin is an industrial base metal, not a precious metal. It does not share the store-of-value characteristics of gold or silver, and its primary driver is industrial demand rather than financial sentiment -- though speculative fund flows have become an increasingly significant influence in recent years.

Its core use is as a soldering agent in electronics. No tin, no circuit boards. That dependency links tin demand directly to semiconductor production, consumer electronics, electric vehicles (EVs), solar panels, and, more recently, AI data centers, all of which require solder to connect components. Tin is also used in tin plating, alloys such as bronze and pewter, and specialty chemicals.

Tin's value stems from a combination of essential industrial uses and a structurally tight supply chain. Production is concentrated in a small number of countries with significant operational and political risk, which means disruptions translate quickly into price volatility.

This article is part of our series on metals and mining. You may also like our guide to investing in battery metals.

Due to the cyclical nature of commodities, tin tends to go up in value when the global economy is strong. But it's volatile, so not necessarily a popular choice for cautious investors.

#What Is Driving the Tin Price in 2026?

The International Tin Association (ITA) projects global tin demand will rise by 40% by 2030, driven by electronics, EVs, solar energy, and data center construction. That long-run demand outlook has attracted institutional and speculative fund capital to the market.

On the supply side, two chronic disruptions have defined the market since 2023. Myanmar's Man Maw mine, the country's primary tin operation, has been running at restricted capacity following a resource audit closure in 2023, with recovery slow and uncertain. In Indonesia, the world's largest tin exporter, President Subianto ordered the closure of around 1,000 illegal mining operations in Sumatra, and authorities seized 500 tonnes of illegally mined tin in early 2026. Together, Myanmar and Indonesia account for approximately 40% of global tin exports.

The ITA noted in January 2026, when tin first hit its nominal all-time record, that increased investor activity -- particularly in China -- had amplified the price beyond what supply fundamentals alone justified. Shanghai Futures Exchange tin trading volumes exceeded one million tonnes in a single session in early January 2026, more than double annual global physical usage, prompting Chinese authorities to warn against speculative excess.

As of late May 2026, ITA market analyst Huanbo Qin told LME Asia Week that global refined tin production is forecast to grow 2.7% in 2026, while consumption is expected to fall by 0.7%, reflecting high prices curbing spot buying and a slowdown in Chinese solar installations. LME exchange stocks have risen 60% year-to-date to 8,660 tonnes, and time-spreads are in contango, indicating adequate near-term supply. Whether prices can hold near record levels as the market moves toward balance remains an open question, according to Reuters.

LME tin is up 36% year-to-date as of late May 2026, making it the best-performing base metal on the exchange so far this year.

#Is Tin a Good Investment?

Investing in tin depends on various factors such as market demand, supply, geopolitical issues, and economic conditions. Tin plays a crucial role in various industrial applications, especially in the production of electronics and soldering materials. Therefore, growth in these sectors may drive up the demand for tin. However, investing in tin, like any commodity, carries inherent risks and should align with an investor's risk tolerance, goals, and investment strategy.

Due to the cyclical nature of commodities, tin tends to go up in value when the global economy is strong. But it is volatile, and the LME tin contract is the smallest and least liquid of the exchange's base metal markets, which means price swings can be sharper than in copper or aluminum.

#Why is Tin Valuable?

Beyond its use in solder, tin forms essential alloys like bronze and is vital in the electronics industry for making connections on circuit boards. Its anti-corrosive properties also make it valuable in coating other metals. Furthermore, tin's limited supply and increased demand in green technologies have been contributing to its value.

Everyday items made out of tin include tin cans, solder, pewter items, window glass, anti-corrosive coatings and even toothpaste.

#Is Tin a Precious Metal?

Tin is considered a valuable industrial metal rather than a precious metal. Precious metals typically have a high economic value, are rare, and are often used for investments and jewelry. Tin's abundance and primary industrial application differentiate it from traditional precious metals.

#Tin Stocks by Country

#Canada

#Alphamin Resources Corp. (TSX.V: AFM)

Alphamin is the clearest pure-play tin producer available to Western investors. Its Bisie Tin Mine in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) is one of the largest primary tin operations in the world, accounting for 6.3% of global tin mine supply as of 2025, according to Project Blue estimates.

Alphamin Resources, traded on the Canadian Venture Exchange as AFM, is a pioneering tin exploration and mining company. This tin miner is based in Mauritius and its flagship project is in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). Alphamin's core business centers around the production and sale of high-grade tin concentrate from the Bisie Tin Mine in the DRC.

The company posted record output in 2025 of 18,576 tonnes, a 7% year-over-year increase that exceeded revised guidance despite a temporary suspension of operations in March 2025 following the advance of M23 rebel groups in eastern DRC. Operations resumed and the mine finished the year above target. Alphamin has set 2026 production guidance at approximately 20,000 tonnes of contained tin. A new CEO and CFO both took up their roles in March 2026, and an active exploration drilling campaign is underway at Mpama North and Mpama South to extend mine life.

The DRC jurisdiction remains the primary risk. Security conditions in eastern Congo are volatile, and the temporary 2025 shutdown illustrates the operational exposure.

It began commercial production on September 1, 2019, and has an 84% stake in the Bisie tin underground project at the Mpama North Mine, which is believed to yield the world's highest-grade tin at roughly 4.5%. That comes in at almost four times higher than most global tin mines. The DRC government and the Industrial Development Corporation of South Africa hold minority stakes.

Alphamin is listed on the TSX Venture Exchange and the Johannesburg Stock Exchange (JSE: APH). UAE-based International Resources Holding acquired a 56% controlling stake in Alphamin from Tremont Master Holdings in July 2025 for approximately $367 million.

From a financial perspective, Alphamin's capital allocation strategy includes growth investment, exploration, and dividends.

#TinOne Resources Inc. (TSX.V: TORC)

TinOne is a junior explorer focused on tin projects in Tasmania, Australia, a Tier 1 mining jurisdiction. Its portfolio includes the Great Pyramid, Aberfoyle, and Rattler Range projects. The company is at an early exploration stage with a market cap of under C$3 million as of early 2026. It has also identified lithium mineralization at Aberfoyle.

Through rigorous research and a strategic approach, TinOne aims to capitalize on the growing demand for tin in various industrial applications. At this size and stage, it is a high-risk, speculative holding.

#Eloro Resources Ltd. (TSX-V: ELO) (OTCQX: ELRRF) (FSE: P2QM)

Eloro Resources is exploring and developing its Iska Iska silver-tin polymetallic project in Potosi Department, southern Bolivia. An updated mineral resource estimate (MRE) completed in late April 2026 defined 85.17 million tonnes of Indicated Resources grading 78.38 g/t silver equivalent, alongside 945.43 million tonnes of Inferred Resources grading 22.04 g/t silver equivalent. In May 2026, the company commenced a 40,000-metre expansion diamond drilling program across two phases, with the first phase targeting 40 holes totaling 18,250 metres to expand and upgrade the Indicated resource. The program supports a planned preliminary economic assessment (PEA), which remains subject to successful conversion of Inferred tonnes and completion of environmental and geotechnical studies.

#China

#Yunnan Tin Co., Ltd. (SHE: 000960)

As China's flagship in the tin industry, Yunnan Tin Co., Ltd. holds a pivotal position in the global tin market. Indeed, Yunnan is the largest tin producer and exporter in China and the world. Traded on the Shenzhen Stock Exchange with the code 000960, the company's operations encompass the full spectrum of tin production, from mining to refining. Its commitment to sustainability and innovation has positioned it as a leader in the industry.

Yunnan Tin Group (Holding) Company Limited, or YTC, makes tin metal and chemicals based on tin and arsenic. The company was founded by the Chinese government in 1883 as the Gejiu Manufacture & Commercial Bureau. YTC owns two subsidiaries that are listed on stock exchanges: The Yunnan Tin Company Limited and Sino-Platinum Metals Company Limited. YTC was established in 1998 and listed on the Shenzhen Stock Exchange in 2000. It is the only tin stock in the Chinese tin industry.

#Indonesia

#Timah Tbk PT (IDX: TINS)

Indonesia's Timah Tbk PT, listed on the Indonesian Stock Exchange under TINS, is renowned for its tin mining and smelting operations. With decades of experience, the company boasts a rich legacy of tin production, maintaining high standards in environmental conservation and sustainable mining practices.

PT Timah's output has been directly affected by the Indonesian government's ongoing crackdown on illegal mining and tightening of license requirements under President Subianto, who ordered the closure of around 1,000 unlicensed operations in Sumatra. Authorities seized 500 tonnes of illegally mined tin in early 2026. This regulatory tightening has constrained supply from Indonesia, the world's largest tin exporter.

#South America

#MINSUR SA (MINSURI1)

MINSUR SA stands tall as one of South America's premier tin producers. With operations grounded in sustainability and innovation, MINSUR is devoted to maintaining the highest standards of production and environmental stewardship. Minsur SA is a Peru-based mining company primarily engaged in the exploitation, smelting, refining, and commercialization of tin.

#Empresa Metalúrgica Vinto (EMV)

Empresa Metalúrgica Vinto (EMV), a Bolivian state tin producer, specializes in the production of high-grade metallic tin ingots. It processes tin concentrates from various sources including mining cooperatives, big miners, small miners, and other companies involved in the production or sale of tin concentrates. The Bolivian government nationalized EMV from Glencore in 2007 and subsequently nationalized the Vinto antimony smelter from Sinchi Wayra, a subsidiary of Glencore International, in May 2010. Post-nationalization, four new furnaces were installed at the smelter, adding a combined processing capacity of 1,000t/y of tin. EMV operates out of Oruro, Bolivia.

#Tincorp Metals (OTC: TINFF)

Traded on the OTC Markets under TINFF, Tincorp Metals, formerly known as Whitehorse Gold Corp., is a Canadian firm focusing on two tin exploration projects in the Oruro Department, the tin mining district of Bolivia. These projects are strategically situated between the tin-producing Huanuni and Llallagua mines. With a clear focus on exploration and development, the company is keen on leveraging modern methodologies to unlock tin's full potential.

#Malaysia

#Malaysia Smelting Corporation Bhd (KLSE: MSC)

Malaysia Smelting Corporation Bhd, a leading force on the Kuala Lumpur Stock Exchange under the ticker MSC, is deeply ingrained in the tin smelting sector. With a commitment to excellence, MSC continually refines its processes to meet global standards, ensuring quality and consistency.

#UK Tin Stocks

#Cornish Metals (LON: TIN)

Cornish Metals was publicly listed on London's AIM market in February 2021 and was previously dual-listed on the Toronto Venture Exchange under CUSN. Following its re-domiciliation from Canada to England and Wales in December 2025, the company delisted from the TSX-V and now trades solely on AIM under the ticker TIN.

Its flagship project in Cornwall, UK, is the South Crofty tin project. Cornish Metals bought the South Crofty tin project and extra mineral rights in Cornwall in July 2016. These extra rights cover around 15,000 hectares and include old mines that were previously mined for copper, tin, zinc, and tungsten.

The former South Crofty tin mine, which operated for over 400 years, closed in 1998. Since acquisition, the company has completed and published an updated preliminary economic assessment (PEA), secured all necessary environmental permits, and completed construction of a water treatment plant. Underground and surface construction works are now actively advancing.

The company has optimized its development sequence, bringing forward pre-production development of the 290-level to Q3 2026, and first tin production guidance is unchanged at mid-2028. The updated PEA places the after-tax net present value at £180 million at a 6% discount rate, with an all-in sustaining cost in the lowest global quartile.

Financing has advanced significantly in 2026. In May 2026, the company completed a $210 million Nordic bond issue, which was oversubscribed and attracted institutional investors from North America, the UK, and Europe. This was followed by a £52 million secured credit facility from the National Wealth Fund and Vision Blue Resources to support underground mine development, shaft refurbishment, and surface infrastructure. The US government has previously indicated interest in supporting the project's development, given the strategic importance of domestic Western tin supply.

Cornish Metals is not yet profitable.

#First Tin PLC (LON: 1SN)

Listed on the London Stock Exchange as 1SN, First Tin PLC is a dynamic player in the tin exploration arena. With a vision to tap into lucrative tin reserves in conflict-free, low political risk jurisdictions, the company combines innovative techniques with seasoned expertise. Its flagship assets are the Tellerhäuser project in Saxony, Germany, and the Taronga project in New South Wales, Australia. First Tin reported interim results for the six months to December 2025 in February 2026 and remains pre-revenue.

#Andrada Mining (LON: ATM)

Andrada Mining Ltd (LON: ATM), formerly AfriTin, is a London-listed metals explorer. Andrada Mining, once focused exclusively on tin mining, has shifted its attention to the lithium market. It also has assets in tin, tungsten, tantalum, and copper at four sites in the Erongo Region of Namibia. This region, known for its mining heritage in marble and uranium, is centrally located near the Skeleton Coast and includes major population centers like Walvis Bay and Swakopmund.

#Australia

#Venture Minerals Limited (ASX: VMS)

Venture Minerals Limited, trading on the Australian Stock Exchange under VMS, is a forward-thinking company devoted to the exploration and production of various minerals, including tin. Its strategic operations span across several projects, each promising substantial growth potential.

#Elementos Ltd (ASX: ELT)

Elementos Ltd, trading on the Australian Stock Exchange as ELT, has made its mark as a significant tin exploration company. By harnessing cutting-edge technology and a dedicated team, Elementos aims to uncover and develop tin resources efficiently.

#Clara Resources Australia Ltd (ASX: C7A)

Making waves on the Australian Stock Exchange under the ticker C7A, Clara Resources Australia Ltd is a formidable entity in the realm of tin exploration. With a clear vision and strategy, the company is poised to capitalize on the burgeoning tin market.

#Stellar Resources Ltd (ASX: SRZ)

Specializing in tin, Stellar Resources Ltd, traded as SRZ on the Australian Stock Exchange, brings a robust combination of experience and innovation to the table. Its operations are rooted in responsible mining, ensuring a balance between profitability and sustainability. 

#Metals X Ltd (ASX: MLX)

Metals X Ltd, listed as MLX on the Australian Stock Exchange, is a diversified resource company. While it explores a range of metals, its prowess in the tin sector is noteworthy. Its approach prioritizes sustainability and community engagement, setting them apart in the industry.

#Europe 

#IBU-tec advanced materials (ETR: IBU)

A German company, IBU-tec, provides thermal process engineering solutions, including treatments for inorganic materials. For instance, coatings for glass bottles to make them last longer. IBU-tec advanced materials AG offers services like material development, lab analysis, and process optimization, among others.

IBU-tec is a company that develops and makes high-quality materials for industries. It uses special technology and the knowledge of its skilled employees to create materials. The company's products include LFP battery material, which is used in batteries for electric cars and energy storage, and solutions for air purification and reducing plastic waste.

IBU-tec works on long-term global trends, like protecting the environment, and has customers all over the world, from small businesses to big corporations.

IBU-tec's subsidiary, BNT Chemicals specializes in wet chemical processes for manufacturing tin-based products, such as tin catalysts. Catalysts are important in the production of substances because they can make reactions faster or more efficient. They also make some reactions possible that would not happen otherwise.

Tin catalysts can be more effective than other options. The right catalyst for a process depends on the final application. BNT offers a wide range of solid and liquid catalysts. Some examples of powder catalysts that BNT makes are MBTO, DOTO, and DBTO. BNT can provide the right tin catalyst or make a custom one for a customer.

Other companies operating in the tin chemicals market include DuPont de Nemours (NYSE: DD), TIB Chemicals, and Keeling & Walker, among others.

#Is There a Tin ETF?

Exchange-traded funds (ETFs) are often deemed a safer way of investing in a sector than investing directly in individual stocks. That's because when you invest in an ETF, you buy shares in a basket of stocks related to that sector or index being tracked.

There are a few ways to invest in tin via ETF.

#WisdomTree Tin ETC (TINM)

The WisdomTree Tin ETC (TINM) tracks the Bloomberg Tin Subindex. In this instance, the ETC tracks the index performance rather than the price action of individual stocks.

The Bloomberg Tin Subindex is made up of futures contracts on Tin. This means its performance reflects the return of underlying commodity futures price movements. As of late May 2026, TINM was trading up significantly over the past 12 months, with a 52-week range of 68.07 to 135.39. Assets under management stand at around £11 million, making it a small, specialist vehicle with limited liquidity. It offers direct tin price exposure without the operational risk of a mining company, but its performance reflects futures roll costs as well as spot price movements.

#BlackRock iShares MSCI Global Metals & Mining Producers ETF

The BlackRock iShares MSCI Global Metals & Mining Producers ETF gives investors access to several metal mining companies. This ETF contains many well-known mining companies including Rio Tinto (ASX: RIO), BHP Group (NYSE: BHP), Vale (BVMF: VALE3), Freeport-McMoRan (NYSE: FCX), Anglo American (LON: AAL), and Glencore (LON: GLEN).

Because tin is classified as a conflict mineral, most major diversified miners do not include it in their operations, so this ETF offers only indirect and marginal tin exposure.

#Risks of Investing in Tin

Tin has a multitude of uses and is likely to remain in high demand. However, there are several risks to investing in this commodity.

Concentration risk. Global tin production is heavily concentrated in Indonesia, China, Myanmar, and the DRC -- jurisdictions with elevated political, regulatory, and operational risk. Supply disruptions in any one of these countries can move the price sharply, as the 2023-2026 cycle has demonstrated.

Conflict mineral classification. Tin is classified as a conflict mineral due to illegal mining activity in parts of the DRC and elsewhere. Companies sourcing from smelters are required to verify supply chain provenance through processes such as the Responsible Minerals Assurance Process. This adds compliance cost and limits participation from major diversified miners.

Speculative volatility. As the ITA noted in January 2026, speculative fund flows have become a primary price driver, disconnected at times from physical supply and demand fundamentals. LME tin's small market size amplifies this dynamic, and sharp reversals are possible.

Project execution risk. For development-stage companies like Cornish Metals, the gap between a permitted project and first production is long, capital-intensive, and subject to cost overruns, permitting delays, and scheduling shifts.

Demand sensitivity. While structural demand growth from electronics and green energy is well-documented, cyclical downturns in semiconductor production or consumer electronics can reduce near-term tin consumption. As of Q1 2026, high prices are already curbing spot buying from downstream manufacturers.

Jurisdiction risk. The DRC, Bolivia, and Indonesia each carry specific risks -- armed conflict, resource nationalism, and regulatory unpredictability -- that have directly affected production in recent years.

Mining is a notoriously risky area to invest in, but it can be highly lucrative when backing the right projects at the right point in the cycle.

#Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top tin stocks for investors to watch?

The most operationally established pure-play tin stock accessible to Western investors is Alphamin Resources (TSX-V: AFM), which produces 6.3% of global tin mine supply from the Bisie mine in the DRC. For development-stage exposure in a Tier 1 jurisdiction, Cornish Metals plc (AIM: TIN) is advancing the South Crofty project in Cornwall, UK, toward first production in mid-2028. Yunnan Tin (SHE: 000960) is the world's largest tin producer but is listed on the Shenzhen Stock Exchange, which limits access for many international investors.

Is tin a precious metal?

No. Tin is an industrial base metal. It does not carry the store-of-value characteristics of gold or silver, is relatively abundant, and its price is driven by industrial demand rather than investment flows alone -- though speculative interest has grown significantly since 2024.

What is the easiest way to get tin price exposure?

The most direct route for investors in the UK and Europe is the WisdomTree Tin ETC (LSE: TINM), which tracks the Bloomberg Tin Subindex via futures contracts and is listed on the London Stock Exchange. It eliminates company-specific risk but does not provide equity upside from mining operations.

Why is tin considered a critical mineral?

Tin is essential to electronics manufacturing. Every printed circuit board (PCB) requires tin-based solder to connect components. Growing applications in EVs, solar panels, AI data centers, and semiconductor packaging have elevated tin's strategic status. Western governments, including the UK and US, are actively seeking to reduce dependence on supply from politically sensitive jurisdictions.

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With the market for renewables exceeding all expectations, we take a look at the top five renewable energy Investment Trusts to keep your eye on.

With the global renewable energy market is expected to be worth $1.9 trillion by 2025, is now the perfect time to invest? A few years ago, analysts believed the global renewable energy market would be worth $1.5 trillion by 2025. But the size of the market touched nearly $1.1 trillion in 2019 and Money continues to flow into the sector.

#Pitfalls of individual companies

There are lots of options available to investors in this sector. Top individual market players like General Electric, Vestas Wind Systems A/S and ACCIONA all have some exposure to renewables. However, as the industry is changing and developing so quickly, buying individual companies may not be the best solution.

For example, Vestas is one of the world’s largest producers of wind turbines today. Still, if hydrogen suddenly overtakes wind as one of the cheapest and most convenient renewable energy sources, the company may start to struggle.

This is, of course, just an example of the risks of investing in individual businesses. We ultimately don’t know what the future holds for the renewable energy industry.

#Renewables and investment trusts

However, there is a selection of investment trusts on the market that could be a better option. These trusts provide exposure to renewables assets without the need for a large upfront investment.

Investment trusts are, in the most basic sense, investment funds. They allow investors to pool money with that of other investors. This provides exposure to a range of assets through a single investment. Trusts are set up like investment companies. Their shares trade on the stock market and they have to publish an annual report and audited accounts.

Here are five options that provide exposure to renewables projects around the world.

#1 – US Solar Fund

The US Solar Fund aims to provide investors with sustainable dividends along with an element of capital growth through its investment in a diversified portfolio of utility-scale solar power plants across North America. It has a net asset value of $194 million and is currently building its portfolio of solar assets.

The latest dividend declared was $0.50 per share, payable for the period ended 31 December 2020, providing an annualized dividend yield of 2% against the issue price of $1.

The fund’s last acquisition was the first tranche of an asset representing a 25% interest in a 200MW operating solar plant located in the Imperial Valley of Southern California.

Following this deal, the Solar Fund’s portfolio consists of 493MW of fully operational assets in four US states, with a weighted average investment-grade power purchase agreement (PPA) term of 15.4 years.

#2 – Ecofin US Renewables Infrastructure Trust

The Ecofin US Renewables Infrastructure Trust also aims to provide shareholders with an attractive level of income by investing in renewable energy assets. Unlike US Solar, Ecofin’s offering can invest in different types of renewable assets.

In February of this year, the company completed its fourth acquisition. This was a 50% cash equity interest in a 107.8MW utility-scale solar portfolio consisting of two operating assets in Kern County in California. All of the revenue from the asset is contracted with a remaining PPA term of 22 years. As of yet, the investment trust has not declared a dividend.

#3 – SDCL Energy Efficiency Income Trust

The SDCL Energy Efficiency Income Trust offers something a little different from the trusts listed above. The company focuses on providing investment solutions for energy sectors for the betterment of the environment and infrastructure.

The trust is not limited in where it can invest, and its portfolio contains a variety of projects from solar assets for the UK-based supermarket Tesco to Stockholm’s gas grid.

Last year the trust also acquired 112 electric vehicle charging stations as part of an agreement with Electric Vehicle Network (EVN). With a dividend yield of 5%, this is an attractive way to invest in a diverse portfolio of renewables assets.

#4 – Gore Street Energy Storage Fund

The Gore Street Energy Storage Fund is designed to fill a gap in the energy market.

Renewable energy generation can be volatile and unpredictable. To get around this challenge, utility providers and governments are constructing storage facilities that store power during periods of high generation. This power can then be fed back into the grid when generation drops.

Gore Street is one company that is working to build energy storage facilities. The group has constructed and acquired an operational portfolio with 210MW of capacity in Great Britain and Ireland. It targets an internal rate of return of 10% for portfolio assets and has a pipeline of 1.3GW potential storage facilities across the UK and internationally. The stock currently offers a dividend yield of 8.4%.

#5 – Renewables: Gresham House Energy Storage

Gresham House Energy Storage is another energy storage business. It has 350MW of capacity across the UK, at present and there is another 515MW of capacity in the pipeline. Management believes the UK storage market is significantly undersupplied with as much as 49GW of renewables capacity in the UK supported by just 1.2GW of energy storage.

These figures indicate the potential for growth at both Gresham House and Gore Street. As the renewables market in the UK and worldwide continues to expand, the demand for storage facilities will continue to increase.

These two investment trusts are some of the only options available to invest in this industry and its potential over the next few years.

The energy sector traditionally included stocks operating in oil and gas, coal, and utilities such as electricity and water, and it now comprises renewable companies too.

Energy sector stocks cover companies exploring, refining, marketing, and distributing fossil fuels, renewable energy sources, and non-renewable resources such as Uranium. It also includes companies servicing these markets and the manufacture of energy-related equipment.

Investors have been swarming to Environmental, Social, and Corporate Governance (ESG) and renewable stocks in droves. But many analysts and company executives alike see the world facing a growing need for hydrocarbons for a long time to come.

During the crazy lows and momentum-driven highs of 2020, the energy sector enjoyed a share price run as oil and natural gas prices soared. Now things are settling down, and some investors are pulling out of energy to seek their fortunes elsewhere.

#Q4 2021 Energy momentum stocks

Momentum refers to the speed or rate of change in stock price. Healthy price trends tend to exhibit strong momentum, and price weakens when momentum subsides. The following stocks have been enjoying a rise in momentum in recent weeks. Can their streak continue in Q4?

#Spartan Delta (TSX: SDE)

Spartan Delta Corp. engages in the exploration, development, and production of petroleum and natural gas properties in Western Canada. It also owns and operates oil and gas properties in Alberta, Saskatchewan, and British Columbia. As of December 31, 2020, company-owned total proved plus probable reserves of 206,942 thousand barrels of oil equivalent. The company was formerly known as Return Energy Inc. and changed its name to Spartan Delta Corp. in May 2020. Spartan Delta Corp. was incorporated in 2006 and is headquartered in Calgary, Canada.

Spartan Delta has a price to earnings ratio (P/E) of 5.5, and its Price/Book value is 1.8x. The SDE share price has risen 114% in the past year.

SDE has a 3-year Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) for Sales of 252%. Its sales growth for its latest interim period vs. the prior period is 582%.

Analyst estimates indicate a buy with a 12-month average target price of $9.06 and a potential 72% upside.

#Travelcenters Of America Inc (NASDAQ: TA)

TravelCenters of America operates travel centers and standalone restaurants in the United States and Canada. Its travel centers offer a range of products and services, including diesel fuel and gasoline, diesel exhaust fluid, truck repair and maintenance, roadside services, and operates full service and quick service restaurants and various customer amenities.

Additionally, the company operates restaurants under a franchise agreement. As of April 2021, it operated 273 travel centers under the TravelCenters of America, TA, TA Express, Petro Stopping Centers, and Petro brand names plus the Quaker Steak & Lube, or QSL, Iron Skillet, and Country Pride brand names; and three standalone truck service facilities under the TA Truck Service brand name.

TravelCenters of America serves trucking fleets and their drivers, independent truck drivers, highway and local motorists, and casual diners.

TA has a P/E of 28, and its Price/Book value is 1.1x. The TA share price has risen 155% in the past year. TA stock appears in 31 ETFs.

TravelCenters of America has a 3-year CAGR for Sales of 3%.

Analyst estimates indicate TA stock a buy with a 12-month average target price of $58.50 and a potential 17% upside.

#Tourmaline Oil (TSX: TOU)

Tourmaline Oil Corp. acquires, explores for, develops, and produces oil and natural gas properties in the Western Canadian Sedimentary Basin. It holds interests in properties located in the Alberta Deep Basin, Northeast British Columbia Montney, and the Peace River High Triassic oil complex. The company was incorporated in 2008 and is headquartered in Calgary, Canada.

Tourmaline Oil has a P/E of 9.4, and its Price/Book value is 1.5x. The TOU share price has risen 168% in the past year. TOU stock appears in 26 ETFs.

Tourmaline Oil has a 3-year CAGR for Sales of 4%. Its sales growth for its latest interim period vs. the prior period is 111%.

Analyst estimates indicate TOU stock a buy with a 12-month average target price of $55.29 and a potential 28% upside.

#Q4 2021 Energy growth stocks

Growth in sales and/or earnings per share indicates a business that is growing. Growth stocks can make very lucrative investments when the share price rises in time with the business expansion. But growth stocks are also risky as investment analysis is based on future price action rather than historical price performance.

Famous growth investors include Philip Fisher, T. Rowe Price, and Jim Slater.

#Green Plains (NASDAQ: GPRE)

Green Plains Inc. produces, markets, and distributes ethanol in the United States and internationally. It operates through four segments: Ethanol Production, Agribusiness and Energy Services, Food and Ingredients, and Partnership.

GPRE has a forward P/E of 101, and its Price/Book value is 2x. The GPRE share price has risen 105% in the past year. Green Plains stock appears in 80 ETFs.

Its sales growth for its latest interim period vs. the prior period is 86%.

Analyst estimates indicate GPRE stock a buy with a 12-month average target price of $46 and a potential 45% upside.

#TORM (NASDAQ: TRMD)

TORM plc, a product tanker company, engages in the transportation of refined oil products and crude oil worldwide. The company transports gasoline, jet fuel, naphtha, and diesel. As of March 1, 2021, it operated a fleet of approximately 80 vessels. The company was founded in 1889 and is based in London, the United Kingdom.

TORM has a forward P/E of 9, and its Price/Book value is 0.6x. The TORM share price has risen 105% in the past year. TRMD stock appears in 15 ETFs.

TORM has a 3-year CAGR for Sales of 4.3% and EPS of 221%.

Its sales growth for its latest interim period vs. the prior period is -33%.

Analyst estimates indicate TRMD stock a buy with a 12-month average target price of $12 and a potential 57% upside.

#DHT Holdings (NYSE: DHT)

DHT Holdings, Inc. is an independent crude oil tanker company. The company’s fleet trades internationally and consists of 27 crude oil tankers in the gigantic crude carrier (VLCC) segment. The company has all functions in-house and operates through integrated management companies in Monaco, Singapore, and Oslo, Norway.

DHT has a P/E of 15, and its Price/Book value is 1x. The DHT share price has risen 22% in the past year. DHT Holdings stock appears in 26 ETFs.

DHT Holdings has a 3-year CAGR for Sales of 24% and EPS of 122%.

Its sales growth for its latest interim period vs. the prior period is -73%.

Analyst estimates indicate a buy with a 12-month average target price of $7.46 and a potential 18% upside.

#Q4 2021 Energy value stocks

Value investing is a prevalent type of stock market investing advocated by Billionaire investor Warren Buffett. When growth stocks are in favor, value stocks tend to be less popular and vice versa. Value stocks should be trading for less than their intrinsic or book value.

#Daqo New Energy Corp (NYSE: DQ)

Daqo New Energy, together with its subsidiaries, manufactures and sells polysilicon to photovoltaic product manufactures in the People’s Republic of China. This is for use in solar panels.

Some investors are wary of investing in China just now due to regulatory crackdowns. But for those willing to take the risk, there may be value stock bargains to be found.

Daqo has a P/E of 9.7, and its Price/Book value is 3.5x. The DQ share price has risen 93% in the past year. DQ stock appears in 52 ETFs.

Daqo New Energy Corp has a 3-year CAGR for Sales of 27%.

Its sales growth for its latest interim period vs. the prior period is 230%.

Analyst estimates indicate DQ a buy with a 12-month average target price of $100 and a potential 91% upside.

#Parex Resources Inc (TSX: PXT)

Parex Resources Inc. engages in the exploration, development, production, and marketing of oil and natural gas in Colombia. The company holds interests in onshore exploration and production blocks. As of December 31, 2020, it had proved plus probable reserves of 194,491 million barrels of oil equivalent. The company was incorporated in 2009 and is headquartered in Calgary, Canada.

Parex has a P/E of 11, and its Price/Book value is 1.7x. The PXT share price has risen 63.5% in the past year. Parex Resources stock appears in 22 ETFs.

Parex Resources has a 3-year CAGR for Sales of 1%. Its sales growth for its latest interim period vs. the prior period is 191%.

Analyst estimates indicate a buy with a 12-month average target price of $33.02 and a potential 43% upside.

#Rex American Resources (NYSE: REX)

REX American Resources Corporation, together with its subsidiaries, produces and sells ethanol in the United States. It operates in two segments, Ethanol and By-Products and Refined Coal. The company also offers distillers grains and non-food grade corn oil; and dry distillers grains with solubles, which is used as a protein in animal feed. In addition, it produces, processes, and sells refined coal.

REX has a P/E of 17.1, and its Price/Book value is 1.2x. The REX share price has risen 21% in the past year. REX stock appears in 51 ETFs.

Its sales growth for its latest interim period vs. the prior period is 397%.

Analyst estimates indicate a buy with a 12-month average target price of $100 and a potential 25% upside.

The stocks in this article were selected based on quantified analysis. This can give investors sector insight and a starting point from which to make investment decisions. This should not be construed as financial advice.

Sadly, most of these are nothing but pump and dump schemes used by scammers to dupe the uneducated. However, along with Bitcoin, some cryptos have gained respect and recognition.

So, what are the best cryptocurrencies to look out for in the second half of 2021?

It’s still unchartered territory, and when it comes to crypto investing, there are no guarantees, but the following seven top crypto picks are hot tickets in 2021.

Read on to discover what’s to like about these crypto favorites.

Check out our handy ‘What Is..?’ guide to cryptocurrency

#Bitcoin ($BTC)

Bitcoin is the mother of all cryptocurrencies. It was invented by the mysterious Satoshi Nakamoto and has garnered cult status and a place in the history books for eternity.

Bitcoin runs on a blockchain, which is a digital ledger advocating transparency and accountability. Transactions can take place anywhere in the world, creating a 24/7 network decentralized from the control of any single government or nation.

Whenever a BTC is bought or sold, the transaction is verified on the blockchain by solving a cryptographic puzzle. This process is known as proof of work and is designed to be a safe and secure way of transacting.

At the time of writing, the following is correct:

• Bitcoin Price: $46,155

• Market cap: $868bn

• 24hr Volume: $31bn

• Circulating supply: 18.7m

#Six-month performance:

It seems the world is divided into bitcoin bulls and bears. In fact, it has a group of staunch supporters that believe Bitcoin is the future of money.

#Bitcoin is the Future of Money. https://t.co/3jzdlgZcdm

— Michael Saylor⚡️ (@michael_saylor) August 13, 2021

Michael Saylor believes #Bitcoin is the Future of Money.

Over the past six months, Bitcoin has been on a roller-coaster ride and is down 2.7% in this time. During this period, it has seen a high of $64,863 on April 14 and a low of $28,893 in July. This illustrates its volatile nature and why crypto trading is a risky endeavor.

#Ethereum ($ETH)

Ethereum is a close competitor of Bitcoin despite being much newer. It was invented by Vitalik Buterin in 2013 and went live in 2015.

Ethereum is a cross between a cryptocurrency and a blockchain platform on which other developers can run applications. These include smart contracts and non-fungible tokens (NFTs), aka digital art.

At the time of writing, the following is correct:

• Ethereum Price: $3,211

• Market cap: $376bn

• 24hr Volume: $24bn

• Circulating supply: 117m

#Six-month performance:

Just as some believe Bitcoin is the future of money, another group sees Ethereum as the superior crypto set to flip its status as the number one digital coin.

Indeed, it’s been fuelled by momentum in recent weeks and has been on an upward trajectory since July 20.

Like Bitcoin, the price of Ethereum has been extremely volatile over the past six months. It reached an all-time high of $4,362 in May and a low of $1,361 in February.

#Cardano ($ADA)

The Cardano platform was designed to be a highly scalable and interoperable blockchain. It has embraced proof-of-stake validation, which has the added benefits of decreasing energy usage and environmental impact thanks to eliminating competitive transaction processing – something that Bitcoin currently does through mining.

Like Ethereum, Cardano also enables smart contracts by using ADA as its native coin for all transactions on the network.

At the time of writing, the following is correct:

• Cardano Price: $1.97

• Market cap: $63bn

• 24hr Volume: $6.1bn

• Circulating supply: 32bn

#Six-month performance:

The Cardano price has fluctuated over the past six months but slightly less so than Bitcoin and Ethereum. It’s up 132% during this period and reached an all-time high of $2.46 in May.

The ADA token made a triumphant return to the $2 mark on Friday 13 August as weekly gains topped 50%. Cointelegraph Markets Pro and TradingView showed ADA/USD quickly shooting higher on Friday after overcoming heavy resistance. At the time of writing, the pair circled $2.08 and was continuing to climb, gaining an impressive 25 cents overnight for its highest price since May when China’s mining shakeout began.

#Ripple ($XRP)

XRP was founded by the same team that created digital technology and payment processing company, Ripple. The team wanted to create an alternative currency that could be used around the world. With speed as one of its main priorities for users worldwide, it is no surprise this new cryptocurrency has grown exponentially in price since launching at $0.006 on January 1st, 2017!

XRP’s all-time high came four years ago in the crypto mania of early 2018 when it hit $3.84.

At the time of writing, the following is correct:

• Ripple Price: $1.04

• Market cap: $48m

• 24hr Volume: $6.7bn

• Circulating supply: 46bn

#Six-month performance:

In the past six months, XRP has risen 66% in value. It rallied to a high of $1.96 in April, only to plummet 73% by July. But since then, it has risen and is among the top-performing cryptos of the month, with a 63% price rise.

Ripple Labs Inc. has not slowed down in its quest to succeed. That’s despite being involved in a lawsuit from the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), claiming that Ripple Lab’s sale of XRP as unregistered security violated investor-protection laws. Recently, GME Remittance announced it had joined RippleNet, one of many recent deals helping this company be on top once again!

#Dogecoin ($DOGE)

In an era of digital asset investment, Dogecoin has been one of the most interesting and fun developments. This Shibu Inu branded cryptocurrency began as a joke in 2013. But it rapidly rose to prominence thanks to its dedicated community that spread creative Dogecoin memes like wildfire.

While Bitcoin limits coin supply at 21m coins per reward halving event, Dogecoin supply has no limit. This leaves the cryptocurrency susceptible to devaluation over time if more coins are brought into circulation without any corresponding increase in value or demand.

Thanks mainly to investors looking for something “fun” after experiencing volatility with bitcoin prices dropping below $10K last year (in December), Dogecoin saw an insane 159,900% price growth by June 2021 from $0.0002 four years prior in 2017.

At the time of writing, the following is correct:

• Dogecoin Price: $0.27

• Market cap: $36bn

• 24hr Volume: $3.8bn

• Circulating supply: 130bn

#Six-month performance:

Thanks to celebrity CEO Elon Musk pumping the coin, its value rose to an all-time high of $0.73 in May. Since then its fallen 63%, but it has been climbing again and is up 58% from the end of July. Dogecoin is very much a speculative asset because it has no real-world use.

#Tether ($USDT)

Tether is a cryptocurrency created to serve as an alternative to fiat currencies like US dollars and Euros, but instead of more volatile cryptocurrencies such as Bitcoin or Ethereum.

USDT gives investors a level of confidence when trading on exchanges to avoid some degree of volatility during trades because it’s backed by the US dollar rather than relying on other factors like supply and demand.

At the time of writing, the following is correct:

• Tether Price: $1

• Market cap: $62bn

• 24hr Volume: $74bn

• Circulating supply: 62.9bn

#Six-month performance:

As its price is pegged to the dollar, it shouldn’t fluctuate as other crypto’s do. Therefore Tether has remained steady over the past six months.

#Binance Coin ($BNB)

The Binance Coin is a form of cryptocurrency that you can use to trade and pay fees on its namesake Binance, one of the largest crypto exchanges in the world.

Since its launch, Binance Coin has expanded past simply facilitating trades for trading, payment processing, or even booking travel arrangements.

It’s now possible to exchange this coin with other cryptocurrencies like Ethereum or Bitcoin. And because there are only 200m Binance Coins available, demand continues growing as they become scarce.

The price at inception was $0.10, but it’s since risen 403,899% to $404 per token!

At the time of writing, the following is correct:

• Binance Coin Price: $404

• Market cap: $67bn

• 24hr Volume: $1.7bn

• Circulating supply: 168m

#Six-month performance:

Binance Coin reached an all-time high of $690 in May; it has since slipped 41%.

Unfortunately, Binance is under increasing pressure from regulatory institutions and authorities. Binance’s major global exchange, Binance.com, has faced intense scrutiny this year from regulators in the UK, Germany, Japan, and Hong Kong over concerns around lax consumer protection and anti-money laundering practices.

In response to these concerns, they have changed their business model to include improving procedures. It seeks to become a regulated financial institution and plans to set up several regional headquarters worldwide, seeking licenses wherever they are available.

Company officials are confident that the new regulation changes will be a significant step forward for crypto markets which so far haven’t been able to legitimize themselves as an alternative investment option. This is partly due to fraud-related incidents such as Mt Gox and hacks, which are increasingly prevalent.

#Crypto goes mainstream

The world of cryptocurrency can be a toxic one. There’s lots of rivalry and differing opinions between the various currencies and between crypto and fiat supporters. This view of the landscape taints its credibility and repels individuals from investing.

However, it has become a force to be reckoned with and is likely to be here to stay in some shape or form. Many established companies and institutions have boarded the crypto train in the past six months, and this is likely to continue.

However, there’s also increasing pressure on governments to regulate the industry. President Biden’s recent infrastructure bill seeks to bring more transparency to crypto trading in a bid to raise more taxes.

Being so new, these various crypto investments make for an exciting investment opportunity. But investors need to be aware of the pitfalls and the tax implications in their region.

Alternatively, investors can buy shares in a crypto exchange such as Coinbase (NASDAQ: COIN) or a crypto mining firm like Riot Blockchain (NASDAQ: RIOT).

Then there are mainstream companies like Tesla (NASDAQ: TSLA) and Square (NYSE: SQ), which have put Bitcoin on their balance sheets giving shareholders a round-about way of owning crypto too.

Investing in the technology sector can be a lucrative investment area and has become very popular in recent years. Traditionally, technology companies were those that manufactured a wide range of computer hardware and software products such as electronic components, semiconductors, and computer software packages.

Nowadays, major US technology stocks include the social aspect of technology through e-commerce and social interaction. Moreover, this is rapidly being extended to incorporate artificial intelligence, machine learning, 5G, virtual reality, self-driving cars, robotics, drones, internet security, and much more.

Some big-name technology stocks include

• Microsoft (NASDAQ: MSFT)

• Facebook(NASDAQ: FB)

• Google (Alphabet (NASDAQ: GOOGL))

• Amazon (NASDAQ: AMZN)

• IBM (NYSE: IBM).

According to market intelligence consultancy IDC, the technology sector is the most significant stock market sector. It has an estimated global market value of around $5 trillion.

#Q4 Technology momentum stocks

Momentum refers to the speed or rate of change in stock price. Healthy price trends tend to exhibit strong momentum, and price weakens when momentum subsides. The following stocks have been enjoying a rise in momentum in recent weeks. Can their streak continue in Q4?

#Alpha And Omega Semiconductor (NASDAQ: AOSL)

Alpha and Omega Semiconductor designs and supplies power semiconductor products for computing, consumer electronics, communication, and industrial applications. It operates in Hong Kong, China, South Korea, the United States, and internationally.

This stock has a price to earnings ratio (P/E) of 14, and it doesn’t offer shareholders a dividend yield. AOSL stock appears in 36 ETFs.

Alpha and Omega has a 3-year Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) for Sales of 15.9% and EPS of 65%.

Its sales growth for its latest interim period vs. the prior period is 44.8%. Analysts 12-Month average share price target is $44.67, 43% above the current share price.

#Napco Security Technologies Inc (NASDAQ: NSSC)

Napco Security Technologies, Inc. develops, manufactures, and sells electronic security products in the United States and internationally. The Company offers access control systems, door-locking products, intrusion and fire alarm systems, and video surveillance systems for commercial, residential, institutional, industrial, and governmental applications.

NSSC has a P/E of 54, and its Price/Book value is 8.6x. The NSSC share price has risen 86% in the past year. Napco stock appears in 31 ETFs.

Napco Security Technologies has a 3-year Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) for Sales of 7.5% and EPS of 24.5%.

Its sales growth for its latest interim period vs. the prior period is 54%.

Analyst estimates indicate a buy with a 12-month average target price of $48.20 and a potential 10% upside.

#Paltalk Inc (NASDAQ: PALT)

Paltalk and its subsidiaries operate as a communications software provider developing multimedia social applications and secure communication solutions worldwide. Its consumer applications include Paltalk, Camfrog, Tinychat for live video chat, and Vumber.

This telecommunications application enables users to have multiple phone numbers in any area code through which calls can be forwarded to a user’s existing cell phone or landline telephone number.

PALT has a P/E of 19, and its Price/Book value is 6.1x. The Paltalk share price has risen 662% in the past year. PALT stock does not appear in any ETFs.

Its sales growth for its latest interim period vs. the prior period is 1% and EPS growth for its latest interim period vs. the preceding period is 92%.

Paltalk is a highly speculative micro-cap stock with a market cap of $69m. Analysts have not covered the stock.

#Q4 Technology growth stocks

Growth in sales and/or earnings per share indicates a business that is growing. Growth stocks can make very lucrative investments when the share price rises in time with the business expansion. But growth stocks are also risky as investment analysis is based on future price action rather than historical price performance.

Famous growth investors include Philip Fisher, T. Rowe Price, and Jim Slater.

#Shutterstock, Inc. (NYSE: SSTK)

Shutterstock is a global technology company that operates a two-sided marketplace for professionals to license content. The Company’s library of content includes digital imagery, consisting of licensed photographs, vectors, illustrations, and video clips.

Shutterstock has a P/E of 39 and a dividend yield of 0.73%. It has a $4bn market cap, $38m in debt, and $411 in cash on the balance sheet. 102 ETFs hold SSTK stock.

The SSTK share price is up 119% in a year.

Analysts 12-Month average share price target is $126. That’s a potential upside of 10%.

#Evertz Technologies (TSX: ET)

Evertz Technologies designs, manufactures, and distributes video and audio infrastructure solutions for the production, post-production, broadcast, and telecommunications markets industries in Canada, the United States, and internationally.

ET has a P/E of 19, and its Price/Book value is 3.7x. The ET share price has risen 25% in the past year. ET stock appears in 4 ETFs.

Evertz Technologies has a 3-year Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) for Sales of -5% and EPS of -7%.

Its sales growth for its latest interim period vs. the prior period is 72%.

Analyst estimates indicate a buy with a 12-month average target price of $16.83 and a potential 17% upside.

#Voxx International (NASDAQ: VOXX)

VOXX International, together with its subsidiaries, designs, manufactures and distributes automotive electronics, consumer electronics, and biometric products internationally. Products include satellite radios, smartphone applications, a wide array of automotive security and vehicle electronics systems, automotive sensing and camera systems, speakers, streaming music systems, and much more.

VOXX has a P/E of 7.7, and its Price/Book value is 0.7x. The VOXX share price has risen 51% in the past year. VOXX stock appears in 22 ETFs.

Voxx International has a 3-year Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) for Sales of 3.5% and EPS of 243%.

Its sales growth for its latest interim period vs. the prior period is 90%.

Analyst estimates indicate VOXX stock is a buy with a 12-month average target price of $21 and a potential 75% upside.

#Q4 Technology value stocks

Value investing is a prevalent type of stock market investing advocated by Billionaire investor Warren Buffett. When growth stocks are in favor, value stocks tend to be less popular and vice versa. Value stocks should be trading for less than their intrinsic or book value.

#Scansource Inc (NASDAQ: SCSC)

ScanSource distributes technology products and solutions in the United States, Canada, and internationally. It operates in two segments, Worldwide Barcode, Networking & Security, and Worldwide Communications & Services.

ScanSource has a P/E of 20, and its Price/Book value is 1.3x. The SCSC share price has risen 81% in the past year. SCSC stock appears in 72 ETFs.

ScanSource has a 3-year Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) for Sales of -0.15% and EPS of 16%.

Its sales growth for its latest interim period vs. the prior period is 333%.

Analyst estimates indicate SCSC stock is a buy with a 12-month average target price of $39.33 and a potential 9% upside.

#Vipshop Holdings (NYSE: VIPS)

Vipshop Holdings operates as an online discount retailer for various brands in the People’s Republic of China. It operates in Vip.com, Shan Shan Outlets, and Others segments. The Company offers women’s and men’s apparel and household goods, foodstuffs, cosmetics, and more.

Some investors are wary of investing in China just now due to regulatory crackdowns. But for those willing to take the risk, there may be value stock bargains to be found.

Vipshop has a P/E of 7.9, and its Price/Book value is 1.6x. The VIPS share price has fallen 29% in the past year. VIPS stock appears in 81 ETFs.

Vipshop has a 3-year CAGR for Sales of 11.7% and EPS of 38%.

Its sales growth for its latest interim period vs. the prior period is 22%.

Analyst estimates indicate VIPS stock a buy with a 12-month average target price of $19.81 and a potential 80% upside.

#Hello Group (NASDAQ: MOMO)

Hello Group provides mobile-based social and entertainment services in the People’s Republic of China. It operates its Momo platform that includes its Momo mobile application and various related properties, features, functionalities, tools, and services.

Hello Group has a P/E of 7.2, and its Price/Book value is 0.9x. The MOMO share price has fallen 24% in the past year. MOMO stock appears in 59 ETFs.

MOMO has a 3-year Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) for Sales of 19% and EPS of -3.7%.

Its sales growth for its latest interim period vs. the prior period is -5%.

Analyst estimates indicate a 12-month average target price of $16.59 with a potential 58% upside.

The stocks in this article were selected based on quantified analysis. This can give investors sector insight and a starting point from which to make investment decisions. This should not be construed as financial advice.

Financial stocks include a wide array of businesses operating in the financial sector. Banks, lenders, insurance, payment networks, financial services, mortgage REITs, blockchain and cryptocurrency offerings, FinTech stocks, and even SPACs come under this umbrella.

Finance is at the heart of the stock market, which gives further scope for an investment opportunity. There are also several financial-themed exchange-traded funds (ETFs) for those wary of investing in individual finance stocks.

Financial stocks tend to thrive in sync when the economy is thriving, but a declining financial sector can signify a struggling economy. Mortgages and loans significantly contribute to financial sector revenues, leading them to flourish in a low-interest-rate environment.

#Q4 Financial momentum stocks

Momentum refers to the speed or rate of change in stock price. Healthy price trends tend to exhibit strong momentum, and price weakens when momentum subsides. The following stocks have been enjoying a rise in momentum in recent weeks. Can their streak continue in Q4?

#Select Bancorp Inc (NASDAQ: SLCT)

Select Bancorp operates as the bank holding company for Select Bank & Trust Company providing banking services to individuals and small to medium-sized businesses. The company accepts deposit products and makes real-estate loan products available.

Select Bancorp has a price to earnings ratio (P/E) of 16, and it doesn’t offer a dividend. The SLCT share price is up 138% in a year. SLCT stock is held in 11 ETFs.

Analyst’s 12-Month average share price target is $17.25.

#Mr Cooper Group Inc (NASDAQ: COOP)

Mr Cooper provides servicing, origination, and transaction-based services related to single-family residences in the United States. It recently announced the sale of its Xome Field Services unit to Cyprexx Services LLC.

The company has a P/E of 2.8, and it doesn’t offer a dividend. The COOP share price is up 88% in a year. COOP stock is held in 82 ETFs.

Analysts 12-Month average share price target is $44.29. That’s a potential upside of 9%.

#Newmark Inc (NASDAQ: NMRK)

Newmark Group, Inc. provides commercial real estate services in the United States and internationally. Its services and products include capital markets structured finance, loan sales, agency leasing, property management, and commercial real estate due diligence consulting and advisory services.

The company has a P/E of 4.8, and it offers a 0.28% dividend yield. The NMRK share price is up 228% in a year. NMRK stock is held in 52 ETFs.

Analysts 12-Month average share price target is $17.17. That’s a potential upside of 21%.

#Q4 Financial growth stocks

Growth in sales and/or earnings per share indicates a business that is growing. Growth stocks can make very lucrative investments when the share price rises in time with the business expansion. But growth stocks are also risky as investment analysis is based on future price action rather than historical price performance.

Famous growth investors include Philip Fisher, T. Rowe Price, and Jim Slater.

#Piper Sandler Companies (NYSE: PIPR)

Piper Sandler Companies is an investment bank and institutional securities company. It offers client advice across various investment sectors, including healthcare, energy, consumer and retail, financial services, agriculture, renewables, technology, diversified industrials, and business services.

This stock has a P/E of 9, and it offers shareholders a 2% dividend yield. PIPR stock appears in 83 ETFs.

Piper Sandler has a 3-year Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) for Sales of 14% and EPS of 20.9%.

Its sales growth for its latest interim period vs. the prior period is 72%. Analysts 12-Month average share price target is $160.50, 12% above the current share price.

#Jefferies Financial Inc (NYSE: JEF)

Jefferies is a diversified financial service company engaged in investment banking and capital markets, asset management, and direct investing business.

This stock has a P/E of 7, and it offers shareholders a 2.8% dividend yield. JEF stock appears in 133 ETFs.

Jefferies has a 3-year Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) for Sales of 12%, and EPS is 67%.

Its EPS growth for its latest interim period vs. the prior period is 140%. Analyst’s 12-Month average share price target is $42.33, 12% above the current share price.

#Capital Bancorp Inc (NASDAQ: CBNK)

Capital Bancorp is a bank holding company. It serves businesses, not-for-profit associations, and entrepreneurs. The company operates through four segments: Commercial Banking, Capital Bank Home Loans, OpenSky, and Corporate Office.

CBNK stock appears in 15 ETFs, has a P/E of 10, and offers a 0.8% dividend yield.

Capital Bancorp’s three-year CAGR for Sales is 31%, and analysts’ 12-Month average share price target is $26.25, which offers a 9% potential upside.

#Q4 Financial value stocks

Value investing is a prevalent type of stock market investing advocated by Billionaire investor Warren Buffett. When growth stocks are in favor, value stocks tend to be less popular and vice versa. Value stocks should be trading for less than their intrinsic or book value.

#Enova International, Inc. (NYSE: ENVA)

Enova is a technology and analytics company providing online financial services.

The ENVA share price has risen 118% in a year and 258% in 5 years. The ENVA stock also appears in 72 ETFs, and it has a P/E of 2.6. ENVA’s Return on Equity, or ROE, is 61% TTM.

Analyst’s 12-Month average share price target is $43.25, which offers a 24% potential upside.

#360 Digitech Inc (NYSE: QFIN)

360 Digitech operates a digital consumer finance platform under the 360 Jietiao brand in the People’s Republic of China. Its platform provides online consumer finance products to borrowers funded by institutional funding partners. The company also offers incremental credit assessment, collection, and other services and guarantees for defaulted loans.

Some investors are wary of investing in China just now due to regulatory crackdowns. But for those willing to take the risk, there are many value stock bargains to be found.

QFIN has a P/E of 4, and its Price/Book value is 1.7. The QFIN share price has risen 66% in the past year.

Analyst estimates indicate a strong buy with a 12-month average target price of $37.91 and a potential 92% upside.

#Hennessy Advisors Inc (NASDAQ: HNNA)

Hennessy Advisors is a publicly owned investment manager. It launches and manages equity, fixed income, and balanced mutual funds.

HNNA has a P/E of 10 and a dividend yield of 5.6%. In Q3, Hennessy reported a 25% increase in EPS to $0.30.

Analyst estimates indicate a 12-month average target price of $13.25 and a potential 34% upside.

The stocks in this article were selected based on quantified analysis. This can give investors sector insight and a starting point from which to make investment decisions. This should not be construed as financial advice.

It’s one thing to know what an Alternative Investment is – but it’s another to know the best ones to target. Here are the top five alternative investments you should be considering.

The fact is, with interest rates at record lows, getting a decent return on cash in the bank is unlikely. This is encouraging savers to look elsewhere for alternative investments to boost their future wealth potential. Whether you’re a seasoned investor looking to diversify or are simply interested in dipping your toes in the water, alternative investments could be just what you’re looking for!

#Why choose alternative investments?

Investing in the stock market via a Stocks and Shares ISA, Self-Invested Personal Pension (SIPP) or trading in a brokerage account is a great way to take control of your finances and build a substantial nest-egg for the future. But it’s not for everyone and many find the prospect daunting, time-consuming or simply boring.

For those that do invest in the financial markets, there comes a time when diversification is a wise move. That’s because we all know that keeping all your eggs in one basket is just asking for trouble.

So, whatever your reason, alternative investments could offer an interesting way to invest your cash.

#1. Gold and precious metals

Gold is an investment as old as the hills and it’s stood the test of time as a way to store value. While the rise of cryptocurrency has taken the shine off gold for some investors, many still see it as a long-term hedge against inflation and economic uncertainty.

We are living through unprecedented times with the astronomic rise of money printing and global economies reaching record levels of debt. This makes many older investors extremely nervous, making gold a very tempting asset to buy.

While gold is the most sought-after of precious metals, it’s not the only store of value. Silver is another popular investment because it’s widely used in electronics as well as being worn as jewellery. Then there are other metals which have recently risen in popularity as commodity prices rise. These include platinum and palladium.

Gold, silver, platinum, and palladium can be purchased in its physical form as coins or bars. They can be delivered to your home for safe keeping or can be stored in a vault, so you simply receive a certificate of ownership.

An alternative way to invest in precious metals is through exchange-traded funds (ETFs), gold mining stocks, bonds, futures, and options. For beginners to investing, owning the physical bullion is the safest and simplest option. It’s generally thought that a 5% to 10% allocation to gold is a wise way to hedge and balance your portfolio.

Depending on where you live there may or may not be tax implications to owning gold.

Generally, gold is a fantastic way to diversify your portfolio because it doesn’t tend to correlate with any other investment asset class. Therefore, when equities are tanking, the price of gold usually stays strong.

#2. Equity crowdfunding

While buying shares outright gives you an ownership stake in the business, this is only the case for publicly listed companies which are quite far down the road to being established. If you want to own a share in a company that’s just getting started a way to do this is through Equity Crowdfunding.

This gives start-up companies an opportunity to raise the money they need to grow, from retail investors. There are various equity crowdfunding websites set up to facilitate the transactions. For instance, AngelList, CircleUp, SeedInvest, Seedrs or Wefunder to name a few.

It works in the same way as buying equities in the financial markets – like buying shares in Amazon (NASDAQ:AMZN) or Tesla (NASDAQ:TSLA). This means you have the chance to make money if the company does well or you could lose your money if it fails.

Possibly the most famous equity crowdfunding success story belongs to Brewdog, which has raised over £100m. But it’s not the only success story. Cruise Automation was sold to General Motors (NYSE: GM) and early investors saw gains of 1,011%. Not all equity crowdfunding stories end in profit though, so it does come with risk. It can also take years before you’ll see a return.

#3. Real estate

Buying property to own, flip, or rent out (short or long-term) is a very popular alternative investment. However, it does require large sums of money to get started or at least the means to get a mortgage in place. It can also involve a lot of work, responsibility and cost in the process of being a landlord.

A cheaper alternative to buying property outright is to invest in a real-estate investment trust (REIT) which is similar to an ETF or fund.

Real estate covers a mix of investments. Commercial real estate has suffered in the pandemic with a pivot to home-working leading to a decline in demand. But residential house prices have soared and it’s the subject of much debate as to whether this can feasibly continue.

A newer way to get into real estate investment is to buy private mortgages through a platform such as Paperstac (founded 2015). This connects mortgage owners with private investors rather than a bank. When buying mortgage notes you’re investing in property debt rather than real estate directly. You can expect to receive monthly payments that include both interest and principal on your investment. However, this is a risky investment, you need a large amount of capital to get started and there’s a chance you could lose it all.

Real estate can prove a good diversification for stock market investors as it often does well when equity markets sink.

#4. Cryptocurrency

Investing in digital currency has gone mainstream since the pandemic hit and sent economic stability into a tailspin. There are thousands of cryptocurrencies to choose from and the entire process can be daunting. The decentralized nature of many crypto assets mean they’ve got real potential to change the monetary system as we know it.

Bitcoin (BTC) and Ethereum (ETH) are by far the most popular and currently most stable cryptocurrencies to own. Others such as Cardano (ADA), Tether (USDT), Stellar (XLM), Polkadot (DOT) and Dogecoin (DOGE) all regularly make the headlines but are still in their infancy. And beyond that there are thousands of altcoins to choose from. Each of which promises weird and wonderful reasons to trust in the cause on the way to making a fortune.

Cryptocurrency is an extremely volatile asset, even Bitcoin and Ethereum experience wild price swings. It’s not for the faint of heart and getting started comes with a pretty steep learning curve. It’s also safer to store your crypto in a cold storage device such as a Ledger as the exchanges are at risk of being hacked.

#5. Collectibles

For centuries people have enjoyed collecting things and nowadays there are many items investors can collect as a way of preserving wealth for the future. From traditional artworks to high quality alcohol such as whisky, gin or vodka, to sports memorabilia, comic books, sneakers (think Air Jordans, Nike Dunks, and Yeezys), pop culture, Lego, and now Non-fungible tokens (NFTs). NFTs are a form of digital crypto art which has taken both the crypto and traditional art worlds by storm in 2021.

All-in-all there are a huge number of alternative investments in the collectible’s category. Collecting can be a very enjoyable pastime because you’ve got something to show for your money and it can be a real talking point. But the downside to collectibles is where to safely store them to avoid damage and theft. Even with NFTs they need to be safely stored in cold storage on a Ledger for instance.

These five alternative investments are simply to give you an idea of what’s popular today. But there are many more fantastic ways to invest your money.

Investing in the healthcare sector has become more popular since the Covid-19 pandemic arrived. With global health an essential item on every political agenda, it’s obvious why.

Healthcare can be a lucrative investment area, but it’s also a challenging sector to invest in. It’s burdened with regulatory scrutiny and long periods of research and development.

With an altruistic desire to help people, it can be easy to fall for a promising-sounding healthcare stock bringing hope. Unfortunately, the healthcare sector is rife with speculative ventures, and it pays to be diligent.

Key industry players in the US healthcare sector include:

• CVS Health Corporation (NYSE: CVS)

• UnitedHealth Group Incorporated (NYSE: UNH)

• McKesson Corporation (NYSE: MCK)

• AmerisourceBergen Corporation (NYSE: ABC)

• Anthem, Inc. (NYSE: ANTM)

• Centene Corporation (NYSE: CNC)

• Johnson & Johnson (NYSE: JNJ)

#Q4 Healthcare momentum stocks

Momentum refers to the speed or rate of change in stock price. Healthy price trends tend to exhibit strong momentum and price weakens when momentum subsides. The following stocks have been enjoying a rise in momentum in recent weeks. Can their streak continue in Q4?

#InMode (NASDAQ: INMD)

InMode designs, develops, manufactures, and markets minimally-invasive aesthetic medical products. Procedures its products are used in include liposuction with simultaneous skin tightening, body and face contouring, and ablative skin rejuvenation plus permanent hair reduction, skin rejuvenation, wrinkle reduction, cellulite treatment, skin tightening, fat reduction, and muscle stimulation.

Its target market includes plastic and aesthetic surgeons and dermatologists.

InMode has a price to earnings ratio (P/E) of 49, and INMD stock appears in 26 ETFs, but it doesn’t offer a dividend.

Inmode’s sales growth for its latest interim period vs. the prior period is 183.8%. Meanwhile, its three-year CAGR for Sales is 56%, and analysts’ 12-Month average share price target is $139, which is 6% below its current price.

#Acadia Healthcare Inc (NASDAQ: ACHC)

ACADIA Pharmaceuticals is a biopharmaceutical company commercializing drugs for central nervous system disorders. This includes treatments for acute and chronic pain, hallucinations, and delusions associated with Parkinson’s disease psychosis, among other conditions.

It has a P/E of 35, and it doesn’t offer a dividend. The ACHC share price is up 130% in a year and 30% in the past five years. ACHC stock is held in 103 ETFs.

Analysts 12-Month average share price target is $75.07. This is 16% above its current share price.

#Knight Therapeutics Inc (TSX: GUD)

Knight Therapeutics is a Canadian specialty pharmaceutical company. It develops solutions for various conditions, including menopausal and postmenopausal problems, IBS, prostate cancer, and endometriosis pain, among others.

It has a P/E of 12, and it doesn’t offer a dividend. GUD stock is held in 3 ETFs.

Analysts 12-Month average share price target is $7.72. This is 41% above its current share price.

#Q4 Healthcare growth stocks

Growth in sales and/or earnings per share indicates a business that is growing. Growth stocks can make very lucrative investments when the share price rises in time with the business expansion. But growth stocks are also risky as investment analysis is based on future price action rather than historical price performance.

Famous growth investors include Philip Fisher, T. Rowe Price, and Jim Slater.

#DLH Holdings (NASDAQ: DLHC)

DLH provides healthcare and social services, including defense and veterans’ health solutions. It also offers public health and life sciences services, such as clinical trials, epidemiology studies, and disease prevention.

It has a P/E of 19, and it doesn’t offer a dividend. DLHC stock is held in 4 ETFs.

One analyst has given DLHC stock a buy rating with a potential 13% upside.

#Syneos Health (NASDAQ: SYNH)

Syneos Health provides biopharmaceutical outsourcing solutions. Its Clinical Solutions division services clinical development Phases I to IV. At the same time, its Commercial Solutions segment offers commercialization services, including PR and consulting services. Syneos Health has a partnership with VBI Vaccines for the commercialization of a hepatitis B vaccine.

The company has a three-year compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of EPS is over 46%. At the same time, sales growth has been increasing at 18% CAGR.

The SYNH share price has risen 69% in a year and 101% in 5 years. Syneos stock also appears in 107 ETFs, and it has a P/E of 40. The analyst’s 12-Month average share price target is $98, which gives 9% potential upside.

#ModivCare (NASDAQ: MODV)

ModivCare is a technology-enabled healthcare services company. It recently acquired VRI Intermediate Holdings, an industry-leading provider of remote patient monitoring solutions, for around $315m.

The MODV share price has risen 106% in a year and 280% in 5 years. ModivCare stock also appears in 93 ETFs, and it has a P/E of 41. The analyst’s 12-Month average share price target is $221, which gives close to 20% potential upside.

#Q4 Healthcare value stocks

Value investing is a very popular type of stock market investing advocated by Billionaire investor Warren Buffett. When growth stocks are in favor, value stocks tend to be less popular and vice versa. Value stocks should be trading for less than their intrinsic or book value.

#Organon & Co (NYSE: OGN)

Organon is a science-based pharmaceutical company developing a portfolio of prescription therapies within women’s health, biosimilars, and established brands. Its portfolio of brands also covers cardiovascular, respiratory, dermatology, and non-opioid pain management.

Organon was recently spun-off from Merck (NYSE: MRK), and therefore details of its financial history are sparse.

OGN stock is held in 139 ETFs, and it has a P/E of 5. The analyst’s 12-Month average share price target is $42, which gives it close to 28% potential upside.

#Uniqure (NASDAQ: QURE)

Founded in 1998, uniQure is a gene therapy company treating hemophilia B, Huntington’s disease, and other rare diseases. It has collaboration and license agreements with Bristol Myers-Squibb, Gen-X, and Synpromics Limited.

QURE stock is held in 37 ETFs, and it has a P/E of 5. The analyst’s 12-Month average share price target is $66, which gives it 104% potential upside.

#Ovid Therapeutics (NASDAQ: OVID)

Ovid Therapeutics is a biopharmaceutical company developing medicines for neurological disorders.

The company ended Q2 with cash and cash equivalents of $212.2 million. OVID’s newly appointed leadership team is actively pursuing business development opportunities.

OVID stock is held in 19 ETFs, and it has a P/E of 1.9. The analyst’s 12-Month average share price target is $4.75, which gives it 39% potential upside.

The stocks in this article were selected based on quantified analysis. This can give investors sector insight and a starting point from which to make investment decisions. This should not be construed as financial advice.

The utilities sector is made up of companies that deal in electricity, gas, water and waste services. Commercial, industrial, governmental and residential customers need these services constantly, so demand does not tend to falter in times of economic recession.

However, the rates companies can charge are regulated, which keeps things affordable for customers which stops utilities companies from jacking up prices too much. Consequently, utilities can be stable investments which will provide reliable but unspectacular returns.

But there are also challenges. Oil and gas prices can change at the drop of a hat, making energy companies a tricky investment. There are also the risks associated with climate change to consider. As carbon emissions become more of an issue, stalwarts of the utilities sector might need to make their practices more climate-friendly or risk being overtaken by emerging green competitors.

Some key players in the utilities sector include:

• American Electric Power (NASDAQ: AEP)

• NextEra Energy (NYSE: NEE)

• Duke Energy (NYSE: DUK)

• Southern Company (NYSE: SO)

• Dominion Resources (NYSE: D)

• Exelon (NASDAQ: EXC)

• Xcel Energy (NASDAQ: XEL)

#Q4 2021 Utilities momentum stocks

Momentum refers to the speed or rate of change in stock price. Healthy price trends tend to exhibit strong momentum, and price weakens when momentum subsides. The following stocks have been enjoying a rise in momentum in recent weeks. Can their streak continue through Q4?

#Maxim Power Corp.

Maxim Power Corp., an independent power producer, engages in the acquisition, development, ownership, and operation of power and power-related projects in Canada. It generates electricity through natural gas fire power stations. MXG stock has significantly benefited from the natural gas price soaring this year.

#Pampa Energia S.A.

Pampa Energia S.A.is an integrated electricity company. The company, through its subsidiaries, is engaged in the generation, transmission and distribution of electricity in Argentina. PAM stock is enjoying share price momentum and has enjoyed impressive earnings growth.

#Otter Tail Corporation

Otter Tail Corporation, together with its subsidiaries, engages in electric utility, manufacturing, and plastic pipe businesses in the United States. OTTR stock is enjoying share price momentum along with increased sales and earnings.

#Q4 2021 Utilities growth stocks

Growth in sales and/or earnings per share indicates a business that is growing. Growth stocks can make very lucrative investments when the share price rises in time with the business expansion. But growth stocks are also risky as investment analysis is based on future price action rather than historical price performance. Famous growth investors include Philip Fisher, T. Rowe Price, and Jim Slater.

#Vistra Corp.

Vistra Corp., together with its subsidiaries, engages in the electricity business in the United States. Vistra recently reported a $2 billion buyback program. Its financial metrics for price-to-earnings, price-to-book, and price-to-sales all look reasonable.

#Portland General Electric Company

Portland General Electric Company, an integrated electric utility company, engages in the generation, wholesale purchase, transmission, distribution, and retail sale of electricity in the state of Oregon. POR stock could act as an inflation hedge with its reasonable 3.5% dividend yield.

#NRG Energy Inc.

NRG Energy Inc., together with its subsidiaries, operates as an integrated power company in the United States. It operates through Texas, East, and West. NRG stock is enjoying strong sales and earnings growth. It’s also displaying signs of momentum.

#Q4 2021 Utilities value stocks

Value investing is a prevalent type of stock market investing advocated by Billionaire investor Warren Buffett. When growth stocks are in favor, value stocks tend to be less popular and vice versa. Value stocks should be trading for less than their intrinsic or book value.

#PG&E Corporation

PG&E Corporation, through its subsidiary, Pacific Gas and Electric Company, engages in the sale and delivery of electricity and natural gas to customers in northern and central California, the United States. PCG stock is displaying signs of sales growth. It also scores in the value category for P/S, P/E, and P/B ratios.

#Companhia Energética de Minas Gerais

Companhia Energética de Minas Gerais, through its subsidiaries, engages in the generation, transmission, distribution, and sale of energy in Brazil. CIG stock is enjoying momentum as well as displaying sales and earnings growth. It also scores in the value category for P/S, P/E, and P/B ratios.

#AltaGas Ltd.

AltaGas Ltd.operates as a diversified energy infrastructure company in North America. The company operates through two segments, Utilities, and Midstream. ALA stock is growing sales and offers shareholders a 4% dividend yield.

Real estate stocks, often referred to as REITs (real estate investment trusts), are in the buildings business. These companies make their money by owning or funding buildings or construction projects before leasing or renting the premises.

Public REITs own approximately $2.5trn in assets, translating to more than 500,000 properties. These buildings are from various property sectors and include offices, shopping malls, data centers, and storage facilities.

Investing in real estate can help add diversity to a portfolio. REITs tend to hold their value well and can provide steady income through regular dividends.

Some major real estate stocks to be aware of are:

• American Tower Corporation (AMT)

• ProLogis Inc. (PLD)

• Crown Castle International Corporation (CCI)

• Simon Property Group (SPG)

• Digital Realty (DLR)

• Equinix (EQIX)

• Public Storage (PSA)

#Q4 2021 Real Estate momentum stocks

Momentum refers to the speed or rate of change in stock price. Healthy price trends tend to exhibit strong momentum, and price weakens when momentum subsides. The following real estate stocks have been enjoying a rise in momentum in recent weeks. Can their streak continue through Q4?

#Jones Lang LaSalle Inc

Jones Lang LaSalle Inc, a professional services company, provides real estate and investment management services in America, Europe, the Middle East, Africa, and the Asia Pacific. It has recently been enjoying significant earnings per share (EPS) growth.

#Marcus & Millichap Inc.

Marcus & Millichap Inc., an investment brokerage company, provides real estate investment brokerage and financing services to sellers and buyers of commercial real estate in the United States and Canada. MMI stock has recently been enjoying significant sales and EPS growth.

#Opendoor Technologies Inc.

Opendoor Technologies Inc. operates a digital platform for residential real estate that enables consumers to buy and sell their homes. OPEN stock is a profitable business, growing at a rapid pace.

#Q4 2021 Real Estate growth stocks

Growth in sales and/or earnings per share indicates a business that is growing. Growth stocks can make very lucrative investments when the share price rises in time with the business expansion. But growth stocks are also risky as investment analysis is based on future price action rather than historical price performance. Famous growth investors include Philip Fisher, T. Rowe Price, and Jim Slater.

#CBRE Group Inc.

CBRE Group Inc.operates as a commercial real estate services and investment company worldwide. Several analysts appear bullish on CBRE stock.

#Weyerhaeuser Company

Weyerhaeuser Companyis a timber, land, and forest products company. Segments it covers include Timberlands, Real Estate, Energy and Natural Resources (Real Estate & ENR), and Wood Products. The company is expanding into Texas. WY stock has recently been enjoying significant sales and EPS growth.

#Newmark Group Inc.

Newmark Group, Inc. provides commercial real estate services in the United States and internationally. Newmark has recently been displaying sales growth, and analysts are bullish on its future outlook.

#Q4 2021 Real Estate value stocks

Value investing is a prevalent type of stock market investing advocated by Billionaire investor Warren Buffett. When growth stocks are in favor, value stocks tend to be less popular and vice versa. Value stocks should be trading for less than their intrinsic or book value.

#Nobility Homes Inc.

Nobility Homes Inc. designs, manufactures, and sells various manufactured and modular homes in Florida. It has been enjoying solid sales during the robust property market.

#RMR Group Inc.

RMR Group Inc.is a property holding company. The company’s business includes publicly owned real estate and real estate related businesses. Analyst consensus deems RMR stock overweight.