Forget AI, 5 Stocks I’m Buying Right Now in February 2025

DeepSeek news last week sent AI and hardware stocks reeling and while I think the theme rebounds and there are still some stocks to own, there is one group that just looked at the market selloff, winked and jumped higher. I already own over $218,000 in these stocks and am buying more right now. I’ll reveal the five stocks I’m buying, why you need to invest in this trend, along with the stock market news this week and earnings updates for Palantir and AMD.

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With a 20-fold increase in malicious programs just in the last decade and 10 million people affected in 2022 alone, cybersecurity is already a $116 billion addressable market. And with AI transforming the threat landscape, making attacks easier, the market is expected to grow to $250 billion by 2029…21% annualized growth. In fact, just hours after DeepSeek shook the world, the app was hit with a large-scale attack and forced to limit registrations.

These cybersecurity stocks are the stocks to buy now and you can't wait for them to be 'cheap'. I fell into that trap, watching these stocks for years and missed out on the returns. With revenue growing at 45% a year, these stocks will never be as 'cheap' as others in the stock market. Adjusted for that growth though and these are the best stocks to buy.

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Joseph Hogue, CFA spent nearly a decade as an investment analyst for institutional firms and banks. He now helps people understand their financial lives through dividend stocks, investing and ways to make more money. He has appeared on Bloomberg and on sites like CNBC and Morningstar. He holds the Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) designation and is a veteran of the Marine Corps.

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[garnold-lp]

I've always been fascinated by investing, but when I tried stock investing early this year, it hasn't been as successful as I expected. However, I keep seeing good news about the stock market. What are the best strategies for less risk and more gains?

[LizaPhilips]

I am awfully late in investing at 53 with just about $80, 000 in savings as i have never invested in the stock market. I’m worried about missing out on compound interest and want to make smart choices for my future. If I invest aggressively, can I still retire with at least $1 million by age 65?

[viviancarolgioao]

Started my portfolio last year with SCHD, VOO, and VUG after watching one of your videos. In terms of share price, VOO is way up (22.25%) and VUG is up (39.62%). Thanks for the education!

[RatclifeJohna]

I’m brand new to buying stocks. I need basic instructions on how to spread $100k across the market in order to achieve a 7 figure portfolio. Im wondering if now is a good time to start investing, or do I wait for a crash to buy at discount price?

[Lucistorm]

I feel investors should focus on under-the-radar stocks, considering the current rollercoaster nature of the stock market, Because 35% of my $270k portfolio comprises plummeting stocks that were once revered. I don't know where to go here out of devastation.

[J.Buchanan-gq]

I would like to pick the following stocks for 2025: AMZN, GOOGL, META, MSFT, MCO, MSCI, SPGI, UBER, ASML, TSM, NVDA. try to keep everything around 10%. Please what could be my safest buys with 200 grand to outperform the market in 2025?

[tonysilke]

My portfolio is made up of positions in $NVDA 125k, $VOO 80k, $SCHD 77k and $PLTR 60k. Looking to add growth in A.I stocks before retirement. Any suggestions that would complete the existing positions?

[MagdaleneM-fq]

I'm celebrating a good stock portfolio today. Started this journey with a $30K.... I've invested all my time in working with an adviser and also with the right terms, now I have time for my family and life ahead of me.

[Helen_white]

AI stocks is dominating 2025 and beyond. Why I prefer NVIDIA is that they are better placed to maintain long term growth potential, and provide a platform for other AI companies. I know someone who has made more than 200% from NVIDIA. I'll also take these other recommendations you made.

[Luksphine]

Would you recommend these stocks for a beginner with $190, 000 aiming to build an egg nest for the future?

[NicoleBarker-hevp]

I'm really fascinated investing in stocks this 2025, but I haven’t put in a lot of money yet, despite seeing news of people making millions, because I’m always concerned about the risks involved. What are the best strategies for less risk and more gains?

[Daaannn-gk]

AI stocks are set to take the lead in 2025, and I’m particularly bullish on NVIDIA. They’re strategically positioned to maintain long-term growth and act as a critical infrastructure provider for other AI-driven companies. I’ve even heard of an investor who’s seen returns exceeding 200% with NVIDIA. That said, I’m open to any other suggestions or recommendations you might have!

[Jersderakerguoe]

Acquiring stocks could appear simple, but choosing the right stock without a tested plan can be very difficult. My main barrier to growing my $210K portfolio, which I've been working on for a while, is the absence of well-defined entry and exit plans. Any guidance on this would be highly valued.

[lennoxmutterick]

I lost over $80k when everything started to tank. Not because I was in an exchange that went belly up. I was just stupid to hold and because that's what everyone said. I'm still responsible. It just taught me to be a better investor now that I understand more of what could go wrong. It took me over two years of being in the market, I'm really grateful I found one source to recover my money, at least $10k profits weekly. Thanks Suzanne.

[BabubjjCanuto]

I recently read an article about a man who identified AI stocks before the AI boom, highlighting the importance of information and insight. I believe AI is poised to enter a new phase, and I aim to position my $200k investment portfolio to capitalize on significant gains.

[tazannaieb]

SONY25K and ADA are my top picks. Selling? Nah, this is a one-way trip to the moon 🔥

[ai-investing-insights-with-ron]

5:10 - CrowdStrike’s 8% jump after that SE Labs test result really highlights how much investors value product performance in this space.

[Nancy-fgr]

I was advised to diversify my portfolio among several assets such as stocks and bonds since this can protect my portfolio for retirement. I'm seeking to invest $250K across markets but don't know where to start.

[tamsynthomas]

SONY25K and ETH together? Bro, unstoppable duo right there. 15x is just the warm-up 🚀

[MRshank]

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