Navigating Volatility: VIPS, LRN, HSBC & FUTU Stocks Could Shine Now

The stock market is likely to stay volatile because, although hopes of an interest rate cut are boosting sentiment, there are still many uncertainties. Stock prices are also high compared to historical averages, so any disappointment in earnings could cause sharp swings. Additionally, the Federal Reserve remains unsure about how tariffs will affect inflation, which could adversely impact the timing and size of rate cuts. Notably, the facts are per media reports.This provides a safeguard against uncertain market conditions, equipping investors to navigate volatility with greater resilience and foresight. Hence, stocks like Vipshop Holdings Limited VIPS, Stride Inc. LRN, HSBC HSBC and Futu Holdings Limited FUTU are worth betting on.What Does Beta of a Stock Measure?Beta measures the volatility or risk of a particular asset compared to the market. In other words, beta measures the extent of a security’s price movement relative to the market. In this article, we are considering the S&P 500 as the market.If a stock has a beta of 1, then the price of the stock will move with the market. So, the stock is more volatile than the market if its beta is more than 1. In the same way, the stock is not as volatile as the market if its beta is less than 1.For example, if the market offers a return of 20%, a stock with a beta of 3 will return 60%, which is overwhelming. Similarly, when the market slips 20%, the stock will sink 60%, which is devastating.Screening Criteria Using Research Wizard:We have taken a beta between 0 and 0.6 as our prime criterion for screening stocks that are less volatile than the market. However, this should not be the only factor to be considered while selecting a winning strategy. We need to take into account other parameters that can add value to the portfolio.Percentage Change in Price in the Last 4 Weeks Greater Than Zero: This ensures that the stocks saw positive price movement over the last month.Average 20-Day Volume Greater Than 50,000: A substantial trading volume ensures that the stocks are easily tradable.Price Greater Than or Equal to $5: They must all be trading at a minimum of $5 or higher.Zacks Rank Equal to 1: Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) stocks indicate that they will significantly outperform the broader U.S. equity market over the next one to three months. You can see the complete list of today’s Zacks #1 Rank stocks here.Here are four of the 22 stocks that qualified for the screening:Vipshop Holdings Vipshop Holdings offers products that incentivize customers to come back. One key strategy is the Made for Vipshop program, where more than 200 brands create exclusive products just for Vipshop customers. The products are generally not available anywhere else, but are in high demand among those shoppers.StrideStride maintains a stable business model by revolutionizing the educational experiences of individuals through the utilization of innovative, high-quality and technology-enabled educational solutions. LRN is well-positioned for long-term success, backed by increasing demand for school choice, innovative offerings, such as nationwide K–12 tutoring, and a focused growth strategy.HSBCHSBC is investing in parts of its business that are growing. They’re opening new wealth management centers, including in Hong Kong, London and across Asia, to help more customers with investments and savings. In the U.K., they’ve made it easier for small and medium-sized companies to work with them.Futu HoldingsBeing a tech-driven player, Futu Holdings is making investing easy and fully online. The company is also upgrading its platform, with the recent update being Futubull AI – a smart assistant that answers investment-related questions quickly and accurately.You can get the rest of the stocks on this list by signing up now for your two-week free trial to the Research Wizard and start using this screen in your own trading. Further, you can also create your own strategies and test them first before taking the investment plunge.The Research Wizard is a great place to begin. It's easy to use. Everything is in plain language. And it's very intuitive. Start your Research Wizard trial today. And the next time you read an economic report, open up the Research Wizard, plug your finds in, and see what gems come out.Click here to sign up for a free trial to the Research Wizard today.Disclosure: Officers, directors and/or employees of Zacks Investment Research may own or have sold short securities and/or hold long and/or short positions in options that are mentioned in this material. An affiliated investment advisory firm may own or have sold short securities and/or hold long and/or short positions in options that are mentioned in this material.Disclosure: Performance information for Zacks’ portfolios and strategies are available at: https://www.zacks.com/performance.7 Best Stocks for the Next 30 DaysJust released: Experts distill 7 elite stocks from the current list of 220 Zacks Rank #1 Strong Buys. They deem these tickers "Most Likely for Early Price Pops."Since 1988, the full list has beaten the market more than 2X over with an average gain of +23.5% per year. So be sure to give these hand picked 7 your immediate attention. See them now >>Want the latest recommendations from Zacks Investment Research? Today, you can download 7 Best Stocks for the Next 30 Days. Click to get this free report Stride, Inc. (LRN): Free Stock Analysis Report Vipshop Holdings Limited (VIPS): Free Stock Analysis Report HSBC Holdings plc (HSBC): Free Stock Analysis Report Futu Holdings Limited Sponsored ADR (FUTU): Free Stock Analysis ReportThis article originally published on Zacks Investment Research (zacks.com).Zacks Investment ResearchWeiter zum vollständigen Artikel bei Zacks Weiter zum vollständigen Artikel bei Zacks