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Calculated Shard: 86 (from laksa140)

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curl -X POST \
  'http://laksa086.int.ahrefs:8124/' \
  -H 'Content-Type: text/plain' \
  -H 'X-ClickHouse-Database: crawler3' \
  -H 'Authorization: Basic YXBpOg==' \
  -d 'SELECT getAhrefsURLFromUnparsed(src_unparsed) AS found_url, ifNull(toUnixTimestamp(download_stamp), 0) AS crawl_time, ifNull(toUnixTimestamp(props_url_first_seen), 0) AS first_indexed_time, download_http_code AS http_code, src_unparsed AS src_unparsed, src_root_hash AS src_root_hash, history_drop_reason AS history_drop_reason, meta_title AS meta_title, meta_descriptions AS meta_descriptions, attrs_boilerpipe_text AS attrs_boilerpipe_text, attrs_markdown AS attrs_markdown, attrs_readable_markdown AS attrs_readable_markdown, meta_canonical AS meta_canonical FROM crawler3.page_info_local FINAL PREWHERE (src_root_hash, src_unparsed) IN ((getAhrefsRootHashFromUnparsed(getAhrefsUnparsedNoserviceFromURL(\'https://www.wallstreetsurvivor.com/starter-guides/what-stocks-to-buy/\')), getAhrefsUnparsedNoserviceFromURL(\'https://www.wallstreetsurvivor.com/starter-guides/what-stocks-to-buy/\'))) FORMAT JSONEachRow'

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{"found_url":"https:\/\/www.wallstreetsurvivor.com\/starter-guides\/what-stocks-to-buy\/","crawl_time":1775883676,"first_indexed_time":1549327182,"http_code":200,"src_unparsed":"com,wallstreetsurvivor!www,\/starter-guides\/what-stocks-to-buy\/ s443","src_root_hash":"16799215247077584286","history_drop_reason":null,"meta_title":"What Stocks Tob Buy When You Are Just Starting to Invest","meta_descriptions":["What stocks should you buy when you are just starting to invest in the stock market. This guide will give you ideas."],"attrs_boilerpipe_text":"With so many stocks to buy out there, it is important to make sure you purchase the right stocks that fit your portfolio.\nSo the \nstock\n lessons have been learnt, \nstrategies\n have been drawn out, and \nbroker accounts\n have been opened. Now the million dollar question is (literally), what stocks to buy? The following article outlines overall categories, industries and sectors to turn to when looking for stock ideas. The important thing to remember, however, is to always conduct your own in-depth research when purchasing stocks. In the stock market, luck eventually runs out and only those conducting research and doing their homework will succeed.\nConsider Subscribing to a Stock Newsletter Service\nWhen you are just getting started investing in the stock market, it is always good to get some professional advice.  At WallStreetSurvivor we subscribe to dozens of stock newsletters and report on their performance each quarter.  In fact, there is one service that has out-performed all the others for the last 3 years.  Read our article on the\nbest stock newsletters\nto get the latest performance reviews and rankings.\nAfter you have subscribed to one of our favorite newsletters, then consider the following when researching stocks to find the best stocks to buy:\nStocks by Risk Level\nWhen outlining your asset allocation strategy, you know that stocks place the highest above fixed-income securities and plain cash on the risk scale. However, within an equity investment, there are broad classifications, each with a complimentary respective risk level.\nBlue Chips – Low Risk\nBlue chip stocks, \nalso known as large cap stocks\n, consist of some of the biggest companies in the world. They are often characterized by large market capitalizations and have reached a level of stability. They are not re-investing their earnings back into the company in hopes of rapid growth but rather are distributing their profits to their shareholders through dividends. These companies show signs of modest revenue growth and in turn, dividend yield. Although there have been a few blue chip companies that have gone south (think General Motors, Dell, Lehman Brothers) they are generally reliable companies for the modest investor, looking for equity exposure.\nWhere to find blue chip companies:\nLarge banks (Wells Fargo, JP Morgan Chase, Bank of America, Citigroup)\nTelecommunications (Verizon, AT&T, Telus)\nTechnology (Apple, Amazon, Facebook, Google, Microsoft)\nFood Products ( Coca-Cola, Kraft Foods)\nEnergy (Exxon Mobil, Chevron)\nAnother popular method to purchase blue chip stocks is buying what you know. You may walk in to Wal-Mart and notice they have to open new cashes because they are so busy, a good signal to investigate Wal-Mart stock. You may have noticed that many of the items you just bought from the grocery store come from Procter and Gamble, a signal to investigate their stock. Be vigilant of your surrounding to notice potential investment opportunities and always understand the underlying company you are purchasing.\nFor more list of blue chip stocks, check out these articles on \nForbes\nand \nThe Street\n.\nIncome Stocks – Low Risk\nThe key characteristic with income stocks is that they offer a solid dividend yield, while being reliable companies to hold for the long term. A solid mixture of income stocks can provide an investor with significant passive income for years ahead and therefore is a crucial element to a portfolio. A big bonus with income stocks is the opportunity to set up a dividend reinvestment plan (DRIP) should that income not be needed in the short term. By setting up a DRIP on your account, you allow for the dividend distribution from the stock you own to automatically purchase more shares of that same stock. By doing so, you are effectively dollar cost averaging your position and compounding your growth, all without paying trading commissions.\nIncome stocks possess some characteristics that overlap with Blue Chips, as they are also strong companies more interested in distributing profits over a rapid growth. Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs) can also make for good income stocks. In order to be considered a REIT, they are forced to pay out 90 percent of their taxable income to its shareholders as dividends, thereby offering large distributive yields. They also allow for exposure to the real estate market and provide an effective hedge against inflation.\nFor more incomes stock ideas, check out Warren Buffett’s top 10 \ndividend-paying stocks\n \nhere\n.\nValue Stocks – Medium Risk\nValue stock investing\n is a popular method for evaluating stocks to buy. It involves quite a bit of \nfundamental analysis\n, but if done correctly, this strategy can yield strong returns while minimizing risk. The key to value investing is to find companies that are trading at discounts in relation to their intrinsic values. Value stocks can be identified through several characteristics (but not limited to):\nLow price-to-earnings ratios\nLow price-to-dividend ratios\nLow price-to-book ratios\nLow price-to-sales ratios\nLow price-to-cash flow ratios\nThere are no short cuts finding value stocks. They require input of time and effort along with plenty of patience. Investors must posses the ability to hold on to their value stocks for years at a time before the stock price reflects its true value. There are several resources you can turn to in order to find potential value stocks, however they should only be used as a starting point. Value stocks can be found through your own research using tools such as the \nYahoo! Stock Screener\n, which allows you to input custom variables and metrics in order to find potentially undervalued stocks. Or, you can work with value investor professionals such as \nValue Stock Guide\n, an investment advice service specializing in deep research, stock selection and portfolio construction using a value investment process.\nGrowth Stocks – High Risk\nFor investors that can afford to take higher risks in exchange for higher returns, hunt for growth stocks. Growth stock investors look for companies at the early phases of development, with potential to grow exponentially. These companies are generally characterised with smaller market caps and high price-to-earnings ratios. Investors expect these companies to experience a significant growth in revenues and therefore bid up the price of the stock to higher earnings multiples. Growth stocks also tend to not pay dividends to investors as they reinvest their profits back into capital projects in hopes of expanding operations. Growth stocks are higher risk as they tend to be sensitive to news and earnings reports, with any slight negativity resulting in significant blows to share prices. However, should a company achieve its full growth potential, investors can see high returns.\nTechnology companies are typically good examples of growth stocks due to the relatively fast and easy scalability of their operations. IPOs also pertain significant potential for growth due to the possibility of “getting in early.” One of the most popular growth stocks recently has been \nElon Musk’s\n Tesla, with a (large) market cap of $33B and P\/E ratio of over 130, they are poised to seriously impact the electric vehicle industry.\nWith the consistent and rapid changes in \ngrowth industries\n, it is important to always keep a close eye on \ngrowth stocks investments\n, for optimal decision making. Check out \nForbes\n list for potential growth stock ideas and always ensure you are studying and understand the company’s story.\nPenny Stocks – High Risk\nFinally, for the adventurous investor looking for a thrilling ride, there are penny stocks. Aside from advanced trading techniques such as shorting and using options, penny stocks are the riskiest stock investment you can make. In fact, some do not even refer to penny stocks as investments but rather gambles. There are many different levels to purchasing penny stocks including how they trade, where to find them and what to watch out for, that we dedicated an \nentire starter guide\n to them. Bottom line, penny stocks are extremely volatile and risky investments. They are a popular target for pump and dump schemes, and have very little public information available. If you decide to invest in penny stocks, they should compose but a small fraction of your portfolio and only use money that won’t cause serious financial damage if lost.\nBefore purchasing your first penny stock, ready up on \nhow to find them and how to avoid stock scams\n.\nAdding stocks to your portfolio is like baking a cake, it is important to have the right mix of ingredients for the best results. When you purchase a stock, understand the reason this stock has been added to your portfolio and set expectations for its performance based on the type of stock it is. Make sure that you focus on being a “buy and hold” investor rather like a trader approaching investments as gambles. Remember, it is crucial to have the right combination of stock types in order to maximize returns, minimize risk, and achieve your financial objectives.\nRank of Top Stock Newsletters Last 3 Years, as of April 5, 2026\nWe are paid subscribers to dozens of stock and option newsletters. We actively track every recommendation from all of these services, calculate performance, and share our results of the top performing stock newsletters whose subscriptions fees are under $500. The main metric to look for is \"Return vs S&P500\" which is their return above that of the S&P500. So,\nbased on April 5, 2026 prices\n:\nBest Stock Newsletters Last 3 Years' Performance\nRank\nStock Newsletter\nPicks\nReturn\nReturn\nvs S&P500\nPicks\nw Profit\nMax %\nReturn\nCurrent Promotion\n1.\nAlpha Picks\n+93%\n+75%\n72%\n1,571%\nApril, 2026 Promotion:\nSee all their picks & get $50 off\nSummary: 2 picks per month based on Seeking Alpha's Quant Rating; consistently beating the market every year since launch; tells you when to sell and they have sold almost half. See complete details in our\nAlpha Picks Review\n.\nOr get their Premium service to get their QUANT RATINGS on your stocks to better manage your current portfolio--\nread our Is Seeking Alpha Worth It?\narticle to learn more about their Quant Ratings.\n2.\nZacks Value Investor\n+58%\n+46%\n53%\n1,134%\nApril, 2026 Promotion:\n$1, then $495\/yr\nSummary: 10 stock picks per year on January 1st based on Zacks' Quant Rating; Retail Price is $495\/yr and includes 6 different services including those below. Read our\nZacks Review\n.\n3.\nZacks Top 10\n+31%\n+19%\n74%170%April, 2026 Promotion:\n$1, then $495\/yr\nSummary: 10 stock picks per year on January 1st based on Zacks' Quant Rating; Retail Price is $495\/yr and includes 6 different services. Read our\nZacks Review\n.\n\n\n\n4.\nAction Alerts Plus\n+20%\n+6%\n61%208%Current Promotion:\nNone\nSummary: 100-150 trades per year, lots of buying and selling and short-term trades. Read our\nJim Cramer Review\n.\n\n\n5.\nTipRanks SmartInvestor\n+13%\n+5%\n57%266%Current Promotion:\nSave $180\nSummary: About 1 pick\/week focusing on short term trades; Lifetime average return of 355% vs S&P500's 149% since 2015. Retail Price is $379\/yr. Read our\nTipRanks Review\n.\n\n\n6.\nZacks Home Run Investor\n+7%\n+2%\n43%337%April, 2026 Promotion:\n$1, then $495\/yr\nSummary: 40-50 stock picks per year based on Zacks' Quant Rating; Retail Price is $495\/yr. Read our\nZacks Review\n.\n\n\n\n\n7.\nMoby.co\n+19%\n0%\n55%797%April, 2026 Promotion:\nNone\nSummary: 60-150 stock picks per year, segmented by industry; consistently beating the market every year; retail price is $199\/yr. Read our\nMoby Review\n.\n\n\n8.\nIBD Leaderboard ETF\n11%\n-1.8%\nn\/an\/aApril, 2026 Promotion:\nNONE\nSummary: Maintains top 50 stocks to invest in based on IBD algorithm; Retail Price is $495\/yr. Read our\nInvestors Business Daily Review\n.\n\n\n9.\nZacks Under $10\n+0.4%\n-3%\n33%263%April, 2026 Promotion:\n$1, then $495\/yr\nSummary: 40-50 stock picks per year based on Zacks' Quant Rating; Retail Price is $495\/yr. Read our\nZacks Review\n.\t\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n10.\nDogs of the Dow Strategy\n+6%\n--7%\n50%34%Current Promotion:\nNone\nSummary: Buy the 10 highest yielding dividends stocks in the Dow Jones Industrial Average on January 1st and sell on Dec 31st each year.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n11.\nStock Advisor\n+7%\n-17%\n59%141%April, 2026 Promotion:\nGet $100 Off\nSummary: 2 picks\/month and 2 Best Buy Stocks lists focusing on high growth potential stocks over 5 years; Retail Price is $199\/yr. Read our\nMotley Fool Review\n.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n12.\nRule Breakers\n+11%\n-18%\n51%208%Current Promotion:\nSave $200\nSummary: Rule Breakers is included with the Fool's Epic Service. Get 5 picks\/month focusing on disruptive technology and business models; Lifetime average return of 355% vs S&P500's 149% since 2005; Now part of Motley Fool Epic. Read our\nMotley Fool Epic Review\n.\nTop Ranking Stock Newsletters based on their last 3 years of stock picks covering 2026, 2025, 2024, and 2023 performance as compared to S&P500. S&P500's return is based on average return of S&P500 from date each stock pick is released.  NOTE: To get these results you must buy equal dollar amounts of each pick on the date the stock pick is released. Investor Business Daily Top 50 based on performance of FFTY ETF. 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Now the million dollar question is (literally), what stocks to buy? The following article outlines overall categories, industries and sectors to turn to when looking for stock ideas. The important thing to remember, however, is to always conduct your own in-depth research when purchasing stocks. In the stock market, luck eventually runs out and only those conducting research and doing their homework will succeed.\n\n## Consider Subscribing to a Stock Newsletter Service\nWhen you are just getting started investing in the stock market, it is always good to get some professional advice. At WallStreetSurvivor we subscribe to dozens of stock newsletters and report on their performance each quarter. In fact, there is one service that has out-performed all the others for the last 3 years. Read our article on the [best stock newsletters](https:\/\/www.wallstreetsurvivor.com\/best-investment-newsletters\/) to get the latest performance reviews and rankings.\n\nAfter you have subscribed to one of our favorite newsletters, then consider the following when researching stocks to find the best stocks to buy:\n\n## Stocks by Risk Level\nWhen outlining your asset allocation strategy, you know that stocks place the highest above fixed-income securities and plain cash on the risk scale. However, within an equity investment, there are broad classifications, each with a complimentary respective risk level.\n\n## Blue Chips – Low Risk\nBlue chip stocks, [also known as large cap stocks](https:\/\/www.wallstreetsurvivor.com\/investing-ideas\/large-cap), consist of some of the biggest companies in the world. They are often characterized by large market capitalizations and have reached a level of stability. They are not re-investing their earnings back into the company in hopes of rapid growth but rather are distributing their profits to their shareholders through dividends. These companies show signs of modest revenue growth and in turn, dividend yield. Although there have been a few blue chip companies that have gone south (think General Motors, Dell, Lehman Brothers) they are generally reliable companies for the modest investor, looking for equity exposure.\n\nWhere to find blue chip companies:\n\n- Large banks (Wells Fargo, JP Morgan Chase, Bank of America, Citigroup)\n- Telecommunications (Verizon, AT\\&T, Telus)\n- Technology (Apple, Amazon, Facebook, Google, Microsoft)\n- Food Products ( Coca-Cola, Kraft Foods)\n- Energy (Exxon Mobil, Chevron)\n\nAnother popular method to purchase blue chip stocks is buying what you know. You may walk in to Wal-Mart and notice they have to open new cashes because they are so busy, a good signal to investigate Wal-Mart stock. You may have noticed that many of the items you just bought from the grocery store come from Procter and Gamble, a signal to investigate their stock. Be vigilant of your surrounding to notice potential investment opportunities and always understand the underlying company you are purchasing.\n\nFor more list of blue chip stocks, check out these articles on [Forbes](http:\/\/www.forbes.com\/pictures\/eegi45efdfg\/10-blue-chip-stocks-with-fat-dividends\/#5d69e9116824) and [The Street](https:\/\/www.thestreet.com\/story\/13361356\/1\/5-blue-chip-high-dividend-stocks-for-2016-that-meet-warren-buffett-s-standards.html).\n\n## Income Stocks – Low Risk\nThe key characteristic with income stocks is that they offer a solid dividend yield, while being reliable companies to hold for the long term. A solid mixture of income stocks can provide an investor with significant passive income for years ahead and therefore is a crucial element to a portfolio. A big bonus with income stocks is the opportunity to set up a dividend reinvestment plan (DRIP) should that income not be needed in the short term. By setting up a DRIP on your account, you allow for the dividend distribution from the stock you own to automatically purchase more shares of that same stock. By doing so, you are effectively dollar cost averaging your position and compounding your growth, all without paying trading commissions.\n\nIncome stocks possess some characteristics that overlap with Blue Chips, as they are also strong companies more interested in distributing profits over a rapid growth. Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs) can also make for good income stocks. In order to be considered a REIT, they are forced to pay out 90 percent of their taxable income to its shareholders as dividends, thereby offering large distributive yields. They also allow for exposure to the real estate market and provide an effective hedge against inflation.\n\nFor more incomes stock ideas, check out Warren Buffett’s top 10 [dividend-paying stocks](https:\/\/www.wallstreetsurvivor.com\/investing-ideas\/dividend-stocks) [here](https:\/\/www.thestreet.com\/story\/12825278\/3\/warren-buffetts-top-10-dividend-stocks.html).\n\n## Value Stocks – Medium Risk\n[Value stock investing](https:\/\/www.wallstreetsurvivor.com\/investing-ideas\/value-investing) is a popular method for evaluating stocks to buy. It involves quite a bit of [fundamental analysis](https:\/\/www.wallstreetsurvivor.com\/fundamental-analysis\/), but if done correctly, this strategy can yield strong returns while minimizing risk. The key to value investing is to find companies that are trading at discounts in relation to their intrinsic values. Value stocks can be identified through several characteristics (but not limited to):\n\n- Low price-to-earnings ratios\n- Low price-to-dividend ratios\n- Low price-to-book ratios\n- Low price-to-sales ratios\n- Low price-to-cash flow ratios\n\nThere are no short cuts finding value stocks. They require input of time and effort along with plenty of patience. Investors must posses the ability to hold on to their value stocks for years at a time before the stock price reflects its true value. There are several resources you can turn to in order to find potential value stocks, however they should only be used as a starting point. Value stocks can be found through your own research using tools such as the [Yahoo! Stock Screener](https:\/\/screener.finance.yahoo.com\/stocks.html), which allows you to input custom variables and metrics in order to find potentially undervalued stocks. Or, you can work with value investor professionals such as [Value Stock Guide](http:\/\/valuestockguide.com\/), an investment advice service specializing in deep research, stock selection and portfolio construction using a value investment process.\n\n## Growth Stocks – High Risk\nFor investors that can afford to take higher risks in exchange for higher returns, hunt for growth stocks. Growth stock investors look for companies at the early phases of development, with potential to grow exponentially. These companies are generally characterised with smaller market caps and high price-to-earnings ratios. Investors expect these companies to experience a significant growth in revenues and therefore bid up the price of the stock to higher earnings multiples. Growth stocks also tend to not pay dividends to investors as they reinvest their profits back into capital projects in hopes of expanding operations. Growth stocks are higher risk as they tend to be sensitive to news and earnings reports, with any slight negativity resulting in significant blows to share prices. However, should a company achieve its full growth potential, investors can see high returns.\n\nTechnology companies are typically good examples of growth stocks due to the relatively fast and easy scalability of their operations. IPOs also pertain significant potential for growth due to the possibility of “getting in early.” One of the most popular growth stocks recently has been [Elon Musk’s](https:\/\/app.wallstreetsurvivor.com\/quotes\/quotes?type=fullnewssummary&symbol=TSLA) Tesla, with a (large) market cap of \\$33B and P\/E ratio of over 130, they are poised to seriously impact the electric vehicle industry.\n\nWith the consistent and rapid changes in [growth industries](http:\/\/www.itbusinessedge.com\/slideshows\/show.aspx?c=90055), it is important to always keep a close eye on [growth stocks investments](https:\/\/www.wallstreetsurvivor.com\/investing-ideas\/growth-investing), for optimal decision making. Check out [Forbes](http:\/\/www.forbes.com\/pictures\/ehjl45fjljh\/15-best-income-and-growt\/#4223253ef5bd) list for potential growth stock ideas and always ensure you are studying and understand the company’s story.\n\n## Penny Stocks – High Risk\nFinally, for the adventurous investor looking for a thrilling ride, there are penny stocks. Aside from advanced trading techniques such as shorting and using options, penny stocks are the riskiest stock investment you can make. In fact, some do not even refer to penny stocks as investments but rather gambles. There are many different levels to purchasing penny stocks including how they trade, where to find them and what to watch out for, that we dedicated an [entire starter guide](https:\/\/www.wallstreetsurvivor.com\/starter-guides\/what-are-penny-stocks-how-they-work) to them. Bottom line, penny stocks are extremely volatile and risky investments. They are a popular target for pump and dump schemes, and have very little public information available. If you decide to invest in penny stocks, they should compose but a small fraction of your portfolio and only use money that won’t cause serious financial damage if lost.\n\nBefore purchasing your first penny stock, ready up on [how to find them and how to avoid stock scams](https:\/\/www.wallstreetsurvivor.com\/starter-guides\/find-penny-stock).\n\nAdding stocks to your portfolio is like baking a cake, it is important to have the right mix of ingredients for the best results. When you purchase a stock, understand the reason this stock has been added to your portfolio and set expectations for its performance based on the type of stock it is. Make sure that you focus on being a “buy and hold” investor rather like a trader approaching investments as gambles. 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Stock-Trak Inc.’s education simulations are used by the world’s top universities and corporations.","attrs_readable_markdown":"With so many stocks to buy out there, it is important to make sure you purchase the right stocks that fit your portfolio.\n\nSo the [stock](https:\/\/www.wallstreetsurvivor.com\/starter-guides\/what-are-stocks-how-they-work\/) lessons have been learnt, [strategies](https:\/\/www.wallstreetsurvivor.com\/starter-guides\/investment-strategies) have been drawn out, and [broker accounts](https:\/\/www.wallstreetsurvivor.com\/stater-guides\/intro-to-stockbrokers) have been opened. Now the million dollar question is (literally), what stocks to buy? The following article outlines overall categories, industries and sectors to turn to when looking for stock ideas. The important thing to remember, however, is to always conduct your own in-depth research when purchasing stocks. In the stock market, luck eventually runs out and only those conducting research and doing their homework will succeed.\n\n## Consider Subscribing to a Stock Newsletter Service\nWhen you are just getting started investing in the stock market, it is always good to get some professional advice. At WallStreetSurvivor we subscribe to dozens of stock newsletters and report on their performance each quarter. In fact, there is one service that has out-performed all the others for the last 3 years. Read our article on the [best stock newsletters](https:\/\/www.wallstreetsurvivor.com\/best-investment-newsletters\/) to get the latest performance reviews and rankings.\n\nAfter you have subscribed to one of our favorite newsletters, then consider the following when researching stocks to find the best stocks to buy:\n\n## Stocks by Risk Level\nWhen outlining your asset allocation strategy, you know that stocks place the highest above fixed-income securities and plain cash on the risk scale. However, within an equity investment, there are broad classifications, each with a complimentary respective risk level.\n\n## Blue Chips – Low Risk\nBlue chip stocks, [also known as large cap stocks](https:\/\/www.wallstreetsurvivor.com\/investing-ideas\/large-cap), consist of some of the biggest companies in the world. They are often characterized by large market capitalizations and have reached a level of stability. They are not re-investing their earnings back into the company in hopes of rapid growth but rather are distributing their profits to their shareholders through dividends. These companies show signs of modest revenue growth and in turn, dividend yield. Although there have been a few blue chip companies that have gone south (think General Motors, Dell, Lehman Brothers) they are generally reliable companies for the modest investor, looking for equity exposure.\n\nWhere to find blue chip companies:\n\n- Large banks (Wells Fargo, JP Morgan Chase, Bank of America, Citigroup)\n- Telecommunications (Verizon, AT\\&T, Telus)\n- Technology (Apple, Amazon, Facebook, Google, Microsoft)\n- Food Products ( Coca-Cola, Kraft Foods)\n- Energy (Exxon Mobil, Chevron)\n\nAnother popular method to purchase blue chip stocks is buying what you know. You may walk in to Wal-Mart and notice they have to open new cashes because they are so busy, a good signal to investigate Wal-Mart stock. You may have noticed that many of the items you just bought from the grocery store come from Procter and Gamble, a signal to investigate their stock. Be vigilant of your surrounding to notice potential investment opportunities and always understand the underlying company you are purchasing.\n\nFor more list of blue chip stocks, check out these articles on [Forbes](http:\/\/www.forbes.com\/pictures\/eegi45efdfg\/10-blue-chip-stocks-with-fat-dividends\/#5d69e9116824) and [The Street](https:\/\/www.thestreet.com\/story\/13361356\/1\/5-blue-chip-high-dividend-stocks-for-2016-that-meet-warren-buffett-s-standards.html).\n\n## Income Stocks – Low Risk\nThe key characteristic with income stocks is that they offer a solid dividend yield, while being reliable companies to hold for the long term. A solid mixture of income stocks can provide an investor with significant passive income for years ahead and therefore is a crucial element to a portfolio. A big bonus with income stocks is the opportunity to set up a dividend reinvestment plan (DRIP) should that income not be needed in the short term. By setting up a DRIP on your account, you allow for the dividend distribution from the stock you own to automatically purchase more shares of that same stock. By doing so, you are effectively dollar cost averaging your position and compounding your growth, all without paying trading commissions.\n\nIncome stocks possess some characteristics that overlap with Blue Chips, as they are also strong companies more interested in distributing profits over a rapid growth. Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs) can also make for good income stocks. In order to be considered a REIT, they are forced to pay out 90 percent of their taxable income to its shareholders as dividends, thereby offering large distributive yields. They also allow for exposure to the real estate market and provide an effective hedge against inflation.\n\nFor more incomes stock ideas, check out Warren Buffett’s top 10 [dividend-paying stocks](https:\/\/www.wallstreetsurvivor.com\/investing-ideas\/dividend-stocks) [here](https:\/\/www.thestreet.com\/story\/12825278\/3\/warren-buffetts-top-10-dividend-stocks.html).\n\n## Value Stocks – Medium Risk\n[Value stock investing](https:\/\/www.wallstreetsurvivor.com\/investing-ideas\/value-investing) is a popular method for evaluating stocks to buy. It involves quite a bit of [fundamental analysis](https:\/\/www.wallstreetsurvivor.com\/fundamental-analysis\/), but if done correctly, this strategy can yield strong returns while minimizing risk. The key to value investing is to find companies that are trading at discounts in relation to their intrinsic values. Value stocks can be identified through several characteristics (but not limited to):\n\n- Low price-to-earnings ratios\n- Low price-to-dividend ratios\n- Low price-to-book ratios\n- Low price-to-sales ratios\n- Low price-to-cash flow ratios\n\nThere are no short cuts finding value stocks. They require input of time and effort along with plenty of patience. Investors must posses the ability to hold on to their value stocks for years at a time before the stock price reflects its true value. There are several resources you can turn to in order to find potential value stocks, however they should only be used as a starting point. Value stocks can be found through your own research using tools such as the [Yahoo! Stock Screener](https:\/\/screener.finance.yahoo.com\/stocks.html), which allows you to input custom variables and metrics in order to find potentially undervalued stocks. Or, you can work with value investor professionals such as [Value Stock Guide](http:\/\/valuestockguide.com\/), an investment advice service specializing in deep research, stock selection and portfolio construction using a value investment process.\n\n## Growth Stocks – High Risk\nFor investors that can afford to take higher risks in exchange for higher returns, hunt for growth stocks. Growth stock investors look for companies at the early phases of development, with potential to grow exponentially. These companies are generally characterised with smaller market caps and high price-to-earnings ratios. Investors expect these companies to experience a significant growth in revenues and therefore bid up the price of the stock to higher earnings multiples. Growth stocks also tend to not pay dividends to investors as they reinvest their profits back into capital projects in hopes of expanding operations. Growth stocks are higher risk as they tend to be sensitive to news and earnings reports, with any slight negativity resulting in significant blows to share prices. However, should a company achieve its full growth potential, investors can see high returns.\n\nTechnology companies are typically good examples of growth stocks due to the relatively fast and easy scalability of their operations. IPOs also pertain significant potential for growth due to the possibility of “getting in early.” One of the most popular growth stocks recently has been [Elon Musk’s](https:\/\/app.wallstreetsurvivor.com\/quotes\/quotes?type=fullnewssummary&symbol=TSLA) Tesla, with a (large) market cap of \\$33B and P\/E ratio of over 130, they are poised to seriously impact the electric vehicle industry.\n\nWith the consistent and rapid changes in [growth industries](http:\/\/www.itbusinessedge.com\/slideshows\/show.aspx?c=90055), it is important to always keep a close eye on [growth stocks investments](https:\/\/www.wallstreetsurvivor.com\/investing-ideas\/growth-investing), for optimal decision making. Check out [Forbes](http:\/\/www.forbes.com\/pictures\/ehjl45fjljh\/15-best-income-and-growt\/#4223253ef5bd) list for potential growth stock ideas and always ensure you are studying and understand the company’s story.\n\n## Penny Stocks – High Risk\nFinally, for the adventurous investor looking for a thrilling ride, there are penny stocks. Aside from advanced trading techniques such as shorting and using options, penny stocks are the riskiest stock investment you can make. In fact, some do not even refer to penny stocks as investments but rather gambles. There are many different levels to purchasing penny stocks including how they trade, where to find them and what to watch out for, that we dedicated an [entire starter guide](https:\/\/www.wallstreetsurvivor.com\/starter-guides\/what-are-penny-stocks-how-they-work) to them. Bottom line, penny stocks are extremely volatile and risky investments. They are a popular target for pump and dump schemes, and have very little public information available. If you decide to invest in penny stocks, they should compose but a small fraction of your portfolio and only use money that won’t cause serious financial damage if lost.\n\nBefore purchasing your first penny stock, ready up on [how to find them and how to avoid stock scams](https:\/\/www.wallstreetsurvivor.com\/starter-guides\/find-penny-stock).\n\nAdding stocks to your portfolio is like baking a cake, it is important to have the right mix of ingredients for the best results. When you purchase a stock, understand the reason this stock has been added to your portfolio and set expectations for its performance based on the type of stock it is. Make sure that you focus on being a “buy and hold” investor rather like a trader approaching investments as gambles. Remember, it is crucial to have the right combination of stock types in order to maximize returns, minimize risk, and achieve your financial objectives.\n***\n### Rank of Top Stock Newsletters Last 3 Years, as of April 5, 2026\nWe are paid subscribers to dozens of stock and option newsletters. We actively track every recommendation from all of these services, calculate performance, and share our results of the top performing stock newsletters whose subscriptions fees are under \\$500. The main metric to look for is \"Return vs S\\&P500\" which is their return above that of the S\\&P500. So, **based on April 5, 2026 prices**:\n\n## Best Stock Newsletters Last 3 Years' Performance\n| Rank | Stock Newsletter | Picks Return | Return vs S\\&P500 | Picks w Profit | Max % Return | Current Promotion |\n|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|\n| **1\\.** | ![Seeking Alpha logo](https:\/\/www.wallstreetsurvivor.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/logo-Seeking-Alpha.webp) **Alpha Picks** | **\\+93%** | **\\+75%** | 72% | 1,571% | April, 2026 Promotion: [See all their picks & get \\$50 off](https:\/\/www.wallstreetsurvivor.com\/go\/bsin-alphapicks\/?sub2=what-stocks-to-buy,src=,cmp=,med=,term=,loc=scwidget) |\n| Summary: 2 picks per month based on Seeking Alpha's Quant Rating; consistently beating the market every year since launch; tells you when to sell and they have sold almost half. See complete details in our [Alpha Picks Review](https:\/\/www.wallstreetsurvivor.com\/alpha-picks-review\/?utm_source=WSS&utm_medium=blogBSN&utm_campaign=inlinetable).   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Boilerpipe Text	With so many stocks to buy out there, it is important to make sure you purchase the right stocks that fit your portfolio. So the stock lessons have been learnt, strategies have been drawn out, and broker accounts have been opened. Now the million dollar question is (literally), what stocks to buy? The following article outlines overall categories, industries and sectors to turn to when looking for stock ideas. The important thing to remember, however, is to always conduct your own in-depth research when purchasing stocks. In the stock market, luck eventually runs out and only those conducting research and doing their homework will succeed. Consider Subscribing to a Stock Newsletter Service When you are just getting started investing in the stock market, it is always good to get some professional advice. At WallStreetSurvivor we subscribe to dozens of stock newsletters and report on their performance each quarter. In fact, there is one service that has out-performed all the others for the last 3 years. Read our article on the best stock newsletters to get the latest performance reviews and rankings. After you have subscribed to one of our favorite newsletters, then consider the following when researching stocks to find the best stocks to buy: Stocks by Risk Level When outlining your asset allocation strategy, you know that stocks place the highest above fixed-income securities and plain cash on the risk scale. However, within an equity investment, there are broad classifications, each with a complimentary respective risk level. Blue Chips – Low Risk Blue chip stocks, also known as large cap stocks , consist of some of the biggest companies in the world. They are often characterized by large market capitalizations and have reached a level of stability. They are not re-investing their earnings back into the company in hopes of rapid growth but rather are distributing their profits to their shareholders through dividends. These companies show signs of modest revenue growth and in turn, dividend yield. Although there have been a few blue chip companies that have gone south (think General Motors, Dell, Lehman Brothers) they are generally reliable companies for the modest investor, looking for equity exposure. Where to find blue chip companies: Large banks (Wells Fargo, JP Morgan Chase, Bank of America, Citigroup) Telecommunications (Verizon, AT&T, Telus) Technology (Apple, Amazon, Facebook, Google, Microsoft) Food Products ( Coca-Cola, Kraft Foods) Energy (Exxon Mobil, Chevron) Another popular method to purchase blue chip stocks is buying what you know. You may walk in to Wal-Mart and notice they have to open new cashes because they are so busy, a good signal to investigate Wal-Mart stock. You may have noticed that many of the items you just bought from the grocery store come from Procter and Gamble, a signal to investigate their stock. Be vigilant of your surrounding to notice potential investment opportunities and always understand the underlying company you are purchasing. For more list of blue chip stocks, check out these articles on Forbes and The Street . Income Stocks – Low Risk The key characteristic with income stocks is that they offer a solid dividend yield, while being reliable companies to hold for the long term. A solid mixture of income stocks can provide an investor with significant passive income for years ahead and therefore is a crucial element to a portfolio. A big bonus with income stocks is the opportunity to set up a dividend reinvestment plan (DRIP) should that income not be needed in the short term. By setting up a DRIP on your account, you allow for the dividend distribution from the stock you own to automatically purchase more shares of that same stock. By doing so, you are effectively dollar cost averaging your position and compounding your growth, all without paying trading commissions. Income stocks possess some characteristics that overlap with Blue Chips, as they are also strong companies more interested in distributing profits over a rapid growth. Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs) can also make for good income stocks. In order to be considered a REIT, they are forced to pay out 90 percent of their taxable income to its shareholders as dividends, thereby offering large distributive yields. They also allow for exposure to the real estate market and provide an effective hedge against inflation. For more incomes stock ideas, check out Warren Buffett’s top 10 dividend-paying stocks here . Value Stocks – Medium Risk Value stock investing is a popular method for evaluating stocks to buy. It involves quite a bit of fundamental analysis , but if done correctly, this strategy can yield strong returns while minimizing risk. The key to value investing is to find companies that are trading at discounts in relation to their intrinsic values. Value stocks can be identified through several characteristics (but not limited to): Low price-to-earnings ratios Low price-to-dividend ratios Low price-to-book ratios Low price-to-sales ratios Low price-to-cash flow ratios There are no short cuts finding value stocks. They require input of time and effort along with plenty of patience. Investors must posses the ability to hold on to their value stocks for years at a time before the stock price reflects its true value. There are several resources you can turn to in order to find potential value stocks, however they should only be used as a starting point. Value stocks can be found through your own research using tools such as the Yahoo! Stock Screener , which allows you to input custom variables and metrics in order to find potentially undervalued stocks. Or, you can work with value investor professionals such as Value Stock Guide , an investment advice service specializing in deep research, stock selection and portfolio construction using a value investment process. Growth Stocks – High Risk For investors that can afford to take higher risks in exchange for higher returns, hunt for growth stocks. Growth stock investors look for companies at the early phases of development, with potential to grow exponentially. These companies are generally characterised with smaller market caps and high price-to-earnings ratios. Investors expect these companies to experience a significant growth in revenues and therefore bid up the price of the stock to higher earnings multiples. Growth stocks also tend to not pay dividends to investors as they reinvest their profits back into capital projects in hopes of expanding operations. Growth stocks are higher risk as they tend to be sensitive to news and earnings reports, with any slight negativity resulting in significant blows to share prices. However, should a company achieve its full growth potential, investors can see high returns. Technology companies are typically good examples of growth stocks due to the relatively fast and easy scalability of their operations. IPOs also pertain significant potential for growth due to the possibility of “getting in early.” One of the most popular growth stocks recently has been Elon Musk’s Tesla, with a (large) market cap of $33B and P/E ratio of over 130, they are poised to seriously impact the electric vehicle industry. With the consistent and rapid changes in growth industries , it is important to always keep a close eye on growth stocks investments , for optimal decision making. Check out Forbes list for potential growth stock ideas and always ensure you are studying and understand the company’s story. Penny Stocks – High Risk Finally, for the adventurous investor looking for a thrilling ride, there are penny stocks. Aside from advanced trading techniques such as shorting and using options, penny stocks are the riskiest stock investment you can make. In fact, some do not even refer to penny stocks as investments but rather gambles. There are many different levels to purchasing penny stocks including how they trade, where to find them and what to watch out for, that we dedicated an entire starter guide to them. Bottom line, penny stocks are extremely volatile and risky investments. They are a popular target for pump and dump schemes, and have very little public information available. If you decide to invest in penny stocks, they should compose but a small fraction of your portfolio and only use money that won’t cause serious financial damage if lost. Before purchasing your first penny stock, ready up on how to find them and how to avoid stock scams . Adding stocks to your portfolio is like baking a cake, it is important to have the right mix of ingredients for the best results. When you purchase a stock, understand the reason this stock has been added to your portfolio and set expectations for its performance based on the type of stock it is. Make sure that you focus on being a “buy and hold” investor rather like a trader approaching investments as gambles. Remember, it is crucial to have the right combination of stock types in order to maximize returns, minimize risk, and achieve your financial objectives. Rank of Top Stock Newsletters Last 3 Years, as of April 5, 2026 We are paid subscribers to dozens of stock and option newsletters. We actively track every recommendation from all of these services, calculate performance, and share our results of the top performing stock newsletters whose subscriptions fees are under $500. The main metric to look for is "Return vs S&P500" which is their return above that of the S&P500. So, based on April 5, 2026 prices : Best Stock Newsletters Last 3 Years' Performance Rank Stock Newsletter Picks Return Return vs S&P500 Picks w Profit Max % Return Current Promotion 1. Alpha Picks +93% +75% 72% 1,571% April, 2026 Promotion: See all their picks & get $50 off Summary: 2 picks per month based on Seeking Alpha's Quant Rating; consistently beating the market every year since launch; tells you when to sell and they have sold almost half. See complete details in our Alpha Picks Review . Or get their Premium service to get their QUANT RATINGS on your stocks to better manage your current portfolio-- read our Is Seeking Alpha Worth It? article to learn more about their Quant Ratings. 2. Zacks Value Investor +58% +46% 53% 1,134% April, 2026 Promotion: $1, then $495/yr Summary: 10 stock picks per year on January 1st based on Zacks' Quant Rating; Retail Price is $495/yr and includes 6 different services including those below. Read our Zacks Review . 3. Zacks Top 10 +31% +19% 74%170%April, 2026 Promotion: $1, then $495/yr Summary: 10 stock picks per year on January 1st based on Zacks' Quant Rating; Retail Price is $495/yr and includes 6 different services. Read our Zacks Review . 4. Action Alerts Plus +20% +6% 61%208%Current Promotion: None Summary: 100-150 trades per year, lots of buying and selling and short-term trades. Read our Jim Cramer Review . 5. TipRanks SmartInvestor +13% +5% 57%266%Current Promotion: Save $180 Summary: About 1 pick/week focusing on short term trades; Lifetime average return of 355% vs S&P500's 149% since 2015. Retail Price is $379/yr. Read our TipRanks Review . 6. Zacks Home Run Investor +7% +2% 43%337%April, 2026 Promotion: $1, then $495/yr Summary: 40-50 stock picks per year based on Zacks' Quant Rating; Retail Price is $495/yr. Read our Zacks Review . 7. Moby.co +19% 0% 55%797%April, 2026 Promotion: None Summary: 60-150 stock picks per year, segmented by industry; consistently beating the market every year; retail price is $199/yr. Read our Moby Review . 8. IBD Leaderboard ETF 11% -1.8% n/an/aApril, 2026 Promotion: NONE Summary: Maintains top 50 stocks to invest in based on IBD algorithm; Retail Price is $495/yr. Read our Investors Business Daily Review . 9. Zacks Under $10 +0.4% -3% 33%263%April, 2026 Promotion: $1, then $495/yr Summary: 40-50 stock picks per year based on Zacks' Quant Rating; Retail Price is $495/yr. Read our Zacks Review . 10. Dogs of the Dow Strategy +6% --7% 50%34%Current Promotion: None Summary: Buy the 10 highest yielding dividends stocks in the Dow Jones Industrial Average on January 1st and sell on Dec 31st each year. 11. Stock Advisor +7% -17% 59%141%April, 2026 Promotion: Get $100 Off Summary: 2 picks/month and 2 Best Buy Stocks lists focusing on high growth potential stocks over 5 years; Retail Price is $199/yr. Read our Motley Fool Review . 12. Rule Breakers +11% -18% 51%208%Current Promotion: Save $200 Summary: Rule Breakers is included with the Fool's Epic Service. Get 5 picks/month focusing on disruptive technology and business models; Lifetime average return of 355% vs S&P500's 149% since 2005; Now part of Motley Fool Epic. Read our Motley Fool Epic Review . Top Ranking Stock Newsletters based on their last 3 years of stock picks covering 2026, 2025, 2024, and 2023 performance as compared to S&P500. S&P500's return is based on average return of S&P500 from date each stock pick is released. NOTE: To get these results you must buy equal dollar amounts of each pick on the date the stock pick is released. Investor Business Daily Top 50 based on performance of FFTY ETF. Performance as of April 5, 2026.
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So the [stock](https://www.wallstreetsurvivor.com/starter-guides/what-are-stocks-how-they-work/) lessons have been learnt, [strategies](https://www.wallstreetsurvivor.com/starter-guides/investment-strategies) have been drawn out, and [broker accounts](https://www.wallstreetsurvivor.com/stater-guides/intro-to-stockbrokers) have been opened. Now the million dollar question is (literally), what stocks to buy? The following article outlines overall categories, industries and sectors to turn to when looking for stock ideas. The important thing to remember, however, is to always conduct your own in-depth research when purchasing stocks. In the stock market, luck eventually runs out and only those conducting research and doing their homework will succeed. ## Consider Subscribing to a Stock Newsletter Service When you are just getting started investing in the stock market, it is always good to get some professional advice. At WallStreetSurvivor we subscribe to dozens of stock newsletters and report on their performance each quarter. In fact, there is one service that has out-performed all the others for the last 3 years. Read our article on the [best stock newsletters](https://www.wallstreetsurvivor.com/best-investment-newsletters/) to get the latest performance reviews and rankings. After you have subscribed to one of our favorite newsletters, then consider the following when researching stocks to find the best stocks to buy: ## Stocks by Risk Level When outlining your asset allocation strategy, you know that stocks place the highest above fixed-income securities and plain cash on the risk scale. However, within an equity investment, there are broad classifications, each with a complimentary respective risk level. ## Blue Chips – Low Risk Blue chip stocks, [also known as large cap stocks](https://www.wallstreetsurvivor.com/investing-ideas/large-cap), consist of some of the biggest companies in the world. They are often characterized by large market capitalizations and have reached a level of stability. They are not re-investing their earnings back into the company in hopes of rapid growth but rather are distributing their profits to their shareholders through dividends. These companies show signs of modest revenue growth and in turn, dividend yield. Although there have been a few blue chip companies that have gone south (think General Motors, Dell, Lehman Brothers) they are generally reliable companies for the modest investor, looking for equity exposure. Where to find blue chip companies: - Large banks (Wells Fargo, JP Morgan Chase, Bank of America, Citigroup) - Telecommunications (Verizon, AT\&T, Telus) - Technology (Apple, Amazon, Facebook, Google, Microsoft) - Food Products ( Coca-Cola, Kraft Foods) - Energy (Exxon Mobil, Chevron) Another popular method to purchase blue chip stocks is buying what you know. You may walk in to Wal-Mart and notice they have to open new cashes because they are so busy, a good signal to investigate Wal-Mart stock. You may have noticed that many of the items you just bought from the grocery store come from Procter and Gamble, a signal to investigate their stock. Be vigilant of your surrounding to notice potential investment opportunities and always understand the underlying company you are purchasing. For more list of blue chip stocks, check out these articles on [Forbes](http://www.forbes.com/pictures/eegi45efdfg/10-blue-chip-stocks-with-fat-dividends/#5d69e9116824) and [The Street](https://www.thestreet.com/story/13361356/1/5-blue-chip-high-dividend-stocks-for-2016-that-meet-warren-buffett-s-standards.html). ## Income Stocks – Low Risk The key characteristic with income stocks is that they offer a solid dividend yield, while being reliable companies to hold for the long term. A solid mixture of income stocks can provide an investor with significant passive income for years ahead and therefore is a crucial element to a portfolio. A big bonus with income stocks is the opportunity to set up a dividend reinvestment plan (DRIP) should that income not be needed in the short term. By setting up a DRIP on your account, you allow for the dividend distribution from the stock you own to automatically purchase more shares of that same stock. By doing so, you are effectively dollar cost averaging your position and compounding your growth, all without paying trading commissions. Income stocks possess some characteristics that overlap with Blue Chips, as they are also strong companies more interested in distributing profits over a rapid growth. Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs) can also make for good income stocks. In order to be considered a REIT, they are forced to pay out 90 percent of their taxable income to its shareholders as dividends, thereby offering large distributive yields. They also allow for exposure to the real estate market and provide an effective hedge against inflation. For more incomes stock ideas, check out Warren Buffett’s top 10 [dividend-paying stocks](https://www.wallstreetsurvivor.com/investing-ideas/dividend-stocks) [here](https://www.thestreet.com/story/12825278/3/warren-buffetts-top-10-dividend-stocks.html). ## Value Stocks – Medium Risk [Value stock investing](https://www.wallstreetsurvivor.com/investing-ideas/value-investing) is a popular method for evaluating stocks to buy. It involves quite a bit of [fundamental analysis](https://www.wallstreetsurvivor.com/fundamental-analysis/), but if done correctly, this strategy can yield strong returns while minimizing risk. The key to value investing is to find companies that are trading at discounts in relation to their intrinsic values. Value stocks can be identified through several characteristics (but not limited to): - Low price-to-earnings ratios - Low price-to-dividend ratios - Low price-to-book ratios - Low price-to-sales ratios - Low price-to-cash flow ratios There are no short cuts finding value stocks. They require input of time and effort along with plenty of patience. Investors must posses the ability to hold on to their value stocks for years at a time before the stock price reflects its true value. There are several resources you can turn to in order to find potential value stocks, however they should only be used as a starting point. Value stocks can be found through your own research using tools such as the [Yahoo! Stock Screener](https://screener.finance.yahoo.com/stocks.html), which allows you to input custom variables and metrics in order to find potentially undervalued stocks. Or, you can work with value investor professionals such as [Value Stock Guide](http://valuestockguide.com/), an investment advice service specializing in deep research, stock selection and portfolio construction using a value investment process. ## Growth Stocks – High Risk For investors that can afford to take higher risks in exchange for higher returns, hunt for growth stocks. Growth stock investors look for companies at the early phases of development, with potential to grow exponentially. These companies are generally characterised with smaller market caps and high price-to-earnings ratios. Investors expect these companies to experience a significant growth in revenues and therefore bid up the price of the stock to higher earnings multiples. Growth stocks also tend to not pay dividends to investors as they reinvest their profits back into capital projects in hopes of expanding operations. Growth stocks are higher risk as they tend to be sensitive to news and earnings reports, with any slight negativity resulting in significant blows to share prices. However, should a company achieve its full growth potential, investors can see high returns. Technology companies are typically good examples of growth stocks due to the relatively fast and easy scalability of their operations. IPOs also pertain significant potential for growth due to the possibility of “getting in early.” One of the most popular growth stocks recently has been [Elon Musk’s](https://app.wallstreetsurvivor.com/quotes/quotes?type=fullnewssummary&symbol=TSLA) Tesla, with a (large) market cap of \$33B and P/E ratio of over 130, they are poised to seriously impact the electric vehicle industry. With the consistent and rapid changes in [growth industries](http://www.itbusinessedge.com/slideshows/show.aspx?c=90055), it is important to always keep a close eye on [growth stocks investments](https://www.wallstreetsurvivor.com/investing-ideas/growth-investing), for optimal decision making. Check out [Forbes](http://www.forbes.com/pictures/ehjl45fjljh/15-best-income-and-growt/#4223253ef5bd) list for potential growth stock ideas and always ensure you are studying and understand the company’s story. ## Penny Stocks – High Risk Finally, for the adventurous investor looking for a thrilling ride, there are penny stocks. Aside from advanced trading techniques such as shorting and using options, penny stocks are the riskiest stock investment you can make. In fact, some do not even refer to penny stocks as investments but rather gambles. There are many different levels to purchasing penny stocks including how they trade, where to find them and what to watch out for, that we dedicated an [entire starter guide](https://www.wallstreetsurvivor.com/starter-guides/what-are-penny-stocks-how-they-work) to them. Bottom line, penny stocks are extremely volatile and risky investments. They are a popular target for pump and dump schemes, and have very little public information available. If you decide to invest in penny stocks, they should compose but a small fraction of your portfolio and only use money that won’t cause serious financial damage if lost. Before purchasing your first penny stock, ready up on [how to find them and how to avoid stock scams](https://www.wallstreetsurvivor.com/starter-guides/find-penny-stock). Adding stocks to your portfolio is like baking a cake, it is important to have the right mix of ingredients for the best results. When you purchase a stock, understand the reason this stock has been added to your portfolio and set expectations for its performance based on the type of stock it is. Make sure that you focus on being a “buy and hold” investor rather like a trader approaching investments as gambles. Remember, it is crucial to have the right combination of stock types in order to maximize returns, minimize risk, and achieve your financial objectives. * Build your wealth faster with best stock picks: See our new [January 1, 2026 ranking of the Best Stock Newsletters](https://www.wallstreetsurvivor.com/best-investment-newsletters/). ### Rank of Top Stock Newsletters Last 3 Years, as of April 5, 2026 We are paid subscribers to dozens of stock and option newsletters. We actively track every recommendation from all of these services, calculate performance, and share our results of the top performing stock newsletters whose subscriptions fees are under \$500. 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Readable Markdown	With so many stocks to buy out there, it is important to make sure you purchase the right stocks that fit your portfolio. So the [stock](https://www.wallstreetsurvivor.com/starter-guides/what-are-stocks-how-they-work/) lessons have been learnt, [strategies](https://www.wallstreetsurvivor.com/starter-guides/investment-strategies) have been drawn out, and [broker accounts](https://www.wallstreetsurvivor.com/stater-guides/intro-to-stockbrokers) have been opened. Now the million dollar question is (literally), what stocks to buy? The following article outlines overall categories, industries and sectors to turn to when looking for stock ideas. The important thing to remember, however, is to always conduct your own in-depth research when purchasing stocks. In the stock market, luck eventually runs out and only those conducting research and doing their homework will succeed. ## Consider Subscribing to a Stock Newsletter Service When you are just getting started investing in the stock market, it is always good to get some professional advice. At WallStreetSurvivor we subscribe to dozens of stock newsletters and report on their performance each quarter. In fact, there is one service that has out-performed all the others for the last 3 years. Read our article on the [best stock newsletters](https://www.wallstreetsurvivor.com/best-investment-newsletters/) to get the latest performance reviews and rankings. After you have subscribed to one of our favorite newsletters, then consider the following when researching stocks to find the best stocks to buy: ## Stocks by Risk Level When outlining your asset allocation strategy, you know that stocks place the highest above fixed-income securities and plain cash on the risk scale. However, within an equity investment, there are broad classifications, each with a complimentary respective risk level. ## Blue Chips – Low Risk Blue chip stocks, [also known as large cap stocks](https://www.wallstreetsurvivor.com/investing-ideas/large-cap), consist of some of the biggest companies in the world. They are often characterized by large market capitalizations and have reached a level of stability. They are not re-investing their earnings back into the company in hopes of rapid growth but rather are distributing their profits to their shareholders through dividends. These companies show signs of modest revenue growth and in turn, dividend yield. Although there have been a few blue chip companies that have gone south (think General Motors, Dell, Lehman Brothers) they are generally reliable companies for the modest investor, looking for equity exposure. Where to find blue chip companies: - Large banks (Wells Fargo, JP Morgan Chase, Bank of America, Citigroup) - Telecommunications (Verizon, AT\&T, Telus) - Technology (Apple, Amazon, Facebook, Google, Microsoft) - Food Products ( Coca-Cola, Kraft Foods) - Energy (Exxon Mobil, Chevron) Another popular method to purchase blue chip stocks is buying what you know. You may walk in to Wal-Mart and notice they have to open new cashes because they are so busy, a good signal to investigate Wal-Mart stock. You may have noticed that many of the items you just bought from the grocery store come from Procter and Gamble, a signal to investigate their stock. Be vigilant of your surrounding to notice potential investment opportunities and always understand the underlying company you are purchasing. For more list of blue chip stocks, check out these articles on [Forbes](http://www.forbes.com/pictures/eegi45efdfg/10-blue-chip-stocks-with-fat-dividends/#5d69e9116824) and [The Street](https://www.thestreet.com/story/13361356/1/5-blue-chip-high-dividend-stocks-for-2016-that-meet-warren-buffett-s-standards.html). ## Income Stocks – Low Risk The key characteristic with income stocks is that they offer a solid dividend yield, while being reliable companies to hold for the long term. A solid mixture of income stocks can provide an investor with significant passive income for years ahead and therefore is a crucial element to a portfolio. A big bonus with income stocks is the opportunity to set up a dividend reinvestment plan (DRIP) should that income not be needed in the short term. By setting up a DRIP on your account, you allow for the dividend distribution from the stock you own to automatically purchase more shares of that same stock. By doing so, you are effectively dollar cost averaging your position and compounding your growth, all without paying trading commissions. Income stocks possess some characteristics that overlap with Blue Chips, as they are also strong companies more interested in distributing profits over a rapid growth. Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs) can also make for good income stocks. In order to be considered a REIT, they are forced to pay out 90 percent of their taxable income to its shareholders as dividends, thereby offering large distributive yields. They also allow for exposure to the real estate market and provide an effective hedge against inflation. For more incomes stock ideas, check out Warren Buffett’s top 10 [dividend-paying stocks](https://www.wallstreetsurvivor.com/investing-ideas/dividend-stocks) [here](https://www.thestreet.com/story/12825278/3/warren-buffetts-top-10-dividend-stocks.html). ## Value Stocks – Medium Risk [Value stock investing](https://www.wallstreetsurvivor.com/investing-ideas/value-investing) is a popular method for evaluating stocks to buy. It involves quite a bit of [fundamental analysis](https://www.wallstreetsurvivor.com/fundamental-analysis/), but if done correctly, this strategy can yield strong returns while minimizing risk. The key to value investing is to find companies that are trading at discounts in relation to their intrinsic values. Value stocks can be identified through several characteristics (but not limited to): - Low price-to-earnings ratios - Low price-to-dividend ratios - Low price-to-book ratios - Low price-to-sales ratios - Low price-to-cash flow ratios There are no short cuts finding value stocks. They require input of time and effort along with plenty of patience. Investors must posses the ability to hold on to their value stocks for years at a time before the stock price reflects its true value. There are several resources you can turn to in order to find potential value stocks, however they should only be used as a starting point. Value stocks can be found through your own research using tools such as the [Yahoo! Stock Screener](https://screener.finance.yahoo.com/stocks.html), which allows you to input custom variables and metrics in order to find potentially undervalued stocks. Or, you can work with value investor professionals such as [Value Stock Guide](http://valuestockguide.com/), an investment advice service specializing in deep research, stock selection and portfolio construction using a value investment process. ## Growth Stocks – High Risk For investors that can afford to take higher risks in exchange for higher returns, hunt for growth stocks. Growth stock investors look for companies at the early phases of development, with potential to grow exponentially. These companies are generally characterised with smaller market caps and high price-to-earnings ratios. Investors expect these companies to experience a significant growth in revenues and therefore bid up the price of the stock to higher earnings multiples. Growth stocks also tend to not pay dividends to investors as they reinvest their profits back into capital projects in hopes of expanding operations. Growth stocks are higher risk as they tend to be sensitive to news and earnings reports, with any slight negativity resulting in significant blows to share prices. However, should a company achieve its full growth potential, investors can see high returns. Technology companies are typically good examples of growth stocks due to the relatively fast and easy scalability of their operations. IPOs also pertain significant potential for growth due to the possibility of “getting in early.” One of the most popular growth stocks recently has been [Elon Musk’s](https://app.wallstreetsurvivor.com/quotes/quotes?type=fullnewssummary&symbol=TSLA) Tesla, with a (large) market cap of \$33B and P/E ratio of over 130, they are poised to seriously impact the electric vehicle industry. With the consistent and rapid changes in [growth industries](http://www.itbusinessedge.com/slideshows/show.aspx?c=90055), it is important to always keep a close eye on [growth stocks investments](https://www.wallstreetsurvivor.com/investing-ideas/growth-investing), for optimal decision making. Check out [Forbes](http://www.forbes.com/pictures/ehjl45fjljh/15-best-income-and-growt/#4223253ef5bd) list for potential growth stock ideas and always ensure you are studying and understand the company’s story. ## Penny Stocks – High Risk Finally, for the adventurous investor looking for a thrilling ride, there are penny stocks. Aside from advanced trading techniques such as shorting and using options, penny stocks are the riskiest stock investment you can make. In fact, some do not even refer to penny stocks as investments but rather gambles. There are many different levels to purchasing penny stocks including how they trade, where to find them and what to watch out for, that we dedicated an [entire starter guide](https://www.wallstreetsurvivor.com/starter-guides/what-are-penny-stocks-how-they-work) to them. Bottom line, penny stocks are extremely volatile and risky investments. They are a popular target for pump and dump schemes, and have very little public information available. If you decide to invest in penny stocks, they should compose but a small fraction of your portfolio and only use money that won’t cause serious financial damage if lost. Before purchasing your first penny stock, ready up on [how to find them and how to avoid stock scams](https://www.wallstreetsurvivor.com/starter-guides/find-penny-stock). Adding stocks to your portfolio is like baking a cake, it is important to have the right mix of ingredients for the best results. When you purchase a stock, understand the reason this stock has been added to your portfolio and set expectations for its performance based on the type of stock it is. Make sure that you focus on being a “buy and hold” investor rather like a trader approaching investments as gambles. Remember, it is crucial to have the right combination of stock types in order to maximize returns, minimize risk, and achieve your financial objectives. * ### Rank of Top Stock Newsletters Last 3 Years, as of April 5, 2026 We are paid subscribers to dozens of stock and option newsletters. We actively track every recommendation from all of these services, calculate performance, and share our results of the top performing stock newsletters whose subscriptions fees are under \$500. The main metric to look for is "Return vs S\&P500" which is their return above that of the S\&P500. So, based on April 5, 2026 prices: ## Best Stock Newsletters Last 3 Years' Performance \| Rank \| Stock Newsletter \| Picks Return \| Return vs S\&P500 \| Picks w Profit \| Max % Return \| Current Promotion \| \|---\|---\|---\|---\|---\|---\|---\| \| 1\. \| ![Seeking Alpha logo](https://www.wallstreetsurvivor.com/wp-content/uploads/logo-Seeking-Alpha.webp) Alpha Picks \| \+93% \| \+75% \| 72% \| 1,571% \| April, 2026 Promotion: [See all their picks & get \$50 off](https://www.wallstreetsurvivor.com/go/bsin-alphapicks/?sub2=what-stocks-to-buy,src=,cmp=,med=,term=,loc=scwidget) \| \| Summary: 2 picks per month based on Seeking Alpha's Quant Rating; consistently beating the market every year since launch; tells you when to sell and they have sold almost half. See complete details in our [Alpha Picks Review](https://www.wallstreetsurvivor.com/alpha-picks-review/?utm_source=WSS&utm_medium=blogBSN&utm_campaign=inlinetable). Or get their Premium service to get their QUANT RATINGS on your stocks to better manage your current portfolio--[read our Is Seeking Alpha Worth It?](https://www.wallstreetsurvivor.com/is-seeking-alpha-worth-it/?utm_source=WSS&utm_medium=blogBSN&utm_campaign=BSN) article to learn more about their Quant Ratings. \| \| \| \| \| \| \| \| 2\. \| ![Zacks logo](https://www.wallstreetsurvivor.com/wp-content/uploads/Zachs.webp) Zacks Value Investor \| \+58% \| \+46%** \| 53% \| 1,134% \| April, 2026 Promotion: [\$1, then \$495/yr](https://www.wallstreetsurvivor.com/go/bin-zvi) \|
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