About Namrata Sen Chanda
Namrata is an accomplished financial journalist, with nearly a decade of experience. She specializes in interpreting news releases and framing investment strategies, and has worked with some of the leading companies in real estate, banking, insurance, mutual funds, financial research, fintech, and investment education.
After majoring in finance at college, she became a research analyst, tracking economic indicators and analyzing major global economic developments. She then went on to become a contributing author for the Market Realist, focusing on the technology sector.
Namrata has a keen interest in fundamental analysis and is passionate about educating investors about the stock market.
Recent Articles By Namrata Sen Chanda
3 Small-Cap Silver Mining Stocks to Buy Now: Fortuna, SilverCrest, and Endeavour
Concerns over a new coronavirus strain and expected uncertainty over the policies of the forthcoming Biden Presidential Administration have prompted investors to turn to precious metals to store value. Silver is popular as a haven and because it is a critical component in the industrial and medical sectors. For this reason, three small-cap silver miners that we believe are poised to gain are Fortuna Silver Mines (FSM), SilverCrest Metals (SILV), and Endeavour Silver (EXK).
3 Buy Rated Gold Stocks Ready to Shine in 2021: Yamana, Eldorado, and New Gold
As the pace of economic recovery in the U.S. is still uncertain, and with Democrats all set to assume control of the White House and both houses of Congress, volatility in the markets is expected to continue at least until the new government’s policy preferences become clearer. As the preferred safe-haven asset in times of economic uncertainty, gold should witness price increase in the coming months. Investing in gold stocks is the best way to benefit from rising gold prices we believe. As such, Yamana Gold (AUY), Eldorado Gold (EGO), and New Gold (NGD) could be the best options to bet on the expected increase in gold prices this year.
3 Biotech Stocks on the Robinhood 100 to AVOID
The Robinhood app is popular among millennial investors. And as the Covid-19 pandemic focused attention on the biotech industry last year, many young investors rushed to bet on the sector. Though market hype has lately helped usher many biotech stocks onto the Robinhood 100 list (of most popular stocks to buy or sell), some of the names have unimpressive financials. We think Catalyst Pharmaceuticals (CPRX), Vaxart (VXRT), and Sorrento Therapeutics (SRNE) are three such stocks that investors should avoid for now.
Forget Intel, Buy These 3 Semiconductor Stocks Instead: Qualcomm, Micron, and Applied Materials
Intel Corporation (INTC) is struggling with a few internal issues, such as production delays, inefficient management, and poor execution. So, it probably makes sense to bet on other high-growth semiconductor stocks, such as Qualcomm (QCOM), Micron Technology (MU), and Applied Materials (AMAT) to benefit from the industry’s unprecedented growth. We think these stocks are well-positioned to tap emerging trends in the industry and reap higher returns.
3 Top Digital Advertising Stocks for 2021: Alphabet, Spotify, and Snap
The COVID-19 pandemic has forced businesses to go online and become increasingly reliant on digital advertising. Experts predict that digital ad spending will multiply markedly by 2024. The digital advertisement space is also expected to witness emerging trends, such as in-game advertising, a rise in mobile advertising, and the development of more technology to ensure user privacy. Alphabet (GOOGL), Spotify Technology (SPOT), and Snap (SNAP) are the leading players in this space that we believe are likely to reap direct benefits from these developments.
3 Stocks to Buy if the Democrats Win Both Senate Seats in the Georgia Runoff: NextEra, First Solar, and Renewable Energy Group
All eyes are on the outcome of the Georgia United States Senate runoff today. If the Democrats win both seats and by so doing gain control of both chambers of the U.S. Congress, president-elect Biden would have an easier time implementing his plans and policies. Biden has committed to spending $2 trillion on clean energy infrastructure and other sustainable-economy goals and aims to have the United States rejoin the Paris Climate Agreement. Three companies that would likely benefit immensely from this, we believe, are NextEra Energy (NEE), First Solar (FSLR), and Renewable Energy Group (REGI).
4 Semiconductor Stocks to Invest in Right Now: Taiwan Semiconductor, ASML Holding, Texas Instruments, and Broadcom
The COVID-19 pandemic has boosted the demand for technology and high-end computing devices that function based on advanced microchips. The advancements in 5G networks and AI have also fueled heightened demand for these chips. With this, growth in the semiconductor space is expected to continue in 2021. Consequently, prominent players such as Taiwan Semiconductor (TSM), ASML Holding (ASML), Texas Instruments (TXN), and Broadcom (AVGO) should continue performing well.
3 Top Growth Stocks to Buy in January: Brookfield Infrastructure, Clearway Energy, and Brightcove
Although growth stocks have more risk, they also tend to outperform especially in their early stages. Given their strong run in 2020, growth investors should be more selective. Brookfield Infrastructure Partners (BIP), Clearway Energy (CWEN), and Brightcove (BCOV) are three such growth stocks with a good chance of making new highs in 2021.
2 Cannabis Stocks to Avoid in January 2021
The cannabis industry, though extremely promising, is still highly speculative at this juncture. Many pot companies are yet to be profitable, have high operating costs, and are facing regulatory hurdles. Though the gradual legalization of cannabis could be a major performance driver for the industry in the long run, it is advisable to stay away from stocks like Aurora Cannabis Inc. (ACB) and Tilray, Inc. (TLRY) in the near-term until there is more clarity.