In this article, we will navigate through the US stock market alongside respective sectors after the elections while discussing the 12 best stocks under $25 to invest in right now.
A View of the US Stock Market Post-Election
As reported by NPR, the Dow Jones Industrial Average soared to a record high, and so did the Nasdaq and the S&P 500, after Donald Trump’s victory in the 2024 presidential election. Wall Street investors consider this victory beneficial for business interests. While businesses have been victims of excessive regulations under the Biden administration, Trump is expected to ease restrictions and lower taxes. Investors were also glad to see the timely results of the election. Commenting on the scenario, Adam Turnquist, chief technical strategist at LPL Financial, stated:
“The market’s not only welcoming a Trump victory, but [also] the decisiveness of the victory. The clouds of uncertainty have really parted”
With shareholders expecting lighter government oversight of the financial sector, the sector climbed 6.16% and emerged as the best-performing of the eleven major S&P 500 sectors. The S&P 500 bank index was up 10.68%, posting its largest daily jump in two years. Companies issuing credit cards performed especially well.
A particular sector that appeared bright after Trump’s win was crypto. The price of Bitcoin rose above $80,000 for the first time ever after the win. Other cryptocurrencies such as dogecoin which is the favorite coin of Elon Musk, a strong Trump supporter, are also posting gains, as reported by BBC. Regarding the future outlook for Bitcoin, Bitwise’s Matt Hougan told CNBC that there is a clear path right up to $100,000 by 2024’s end while $200,000 is completely reasonable for 2025 considering that the trend is up and is going to stay intact for a while.
Simultaneously, the conventional energy sector surged keeping in mind the new President’s goal to boost fossil fuel production. However, the clean energy sector suffered with at least half a dozen developers putting projects on hold as many projects await more clarity from the new administration. The new President had stated that he would pull back the unspent funds from Biden’s climate law, calling it a ‘green new scam’. While Trump’s win has been deemed as a setback for climate protection, analysts and activists believe that the transition to cleaner sources of energy will continue regardless, considering the fact that customers and investors want companies to deal with climate change. The economic benefits from new factories and power plants that have received government support can be seen in both states led by Democrats and Republicans.
Since Trump has plans to increase tariffs on foreign goods entering the US, the retail stocks that have their products produced outside the country posted declines after the election. However, other retail sector stocks especially department stores and others that derive revenue from issuing branded credit cards joined in on the post-election rally, as reported by Barron’s.
With that being said, let’s move to the 12 best stocks under $25 to invest in right now.
Our Methodology:
To compile a list of the 12 best stocks under $25 to invest in right now, we used the Yahoo stock screener to acquire a list of stocks with the highest market caps and share prices below $25. We then examined analysts’ average upside potential of the shortlisted stocks. Our list is in ascending order of average upside potentials, as of November 18.
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12 Best Stocks Under $25 To Invest In Right Now
12. Energy Transfer LP (NYSE:ET)
Average Upside Potential: 15.67%
Share Price: $17.29
Energy Transfer LP (NYSE:ET) is one of the largest and most diversified midstream energy companies in North America. The firm is a publicly traded limited partnership with core operations encompassing transportation, storage, and terminalling for natural gas, crude oil, NGLs, refined products, and liquid natural gas. 80 countries and territories receive the firm’s exports. Energy Transfer was formed in 1996.
Energy Transfer has one of America’s largest energy portfolios, with nearly 130,000 miles of pipelines and associated energy infrastructure in 44 states transporting the oil and gas products that make lives possible. The firm has been supplying America energy for more than two decades, representing a journey from a small intrastate natural gas pipeline operator to one of the largest investment-grade master limited partnerships in the US. The firm has a leading natural gas pipeline footprint well positioned to cater to the growing electricity demand as it pursues opportunities to serve growing power loads from new demand centers across its pipeline network. Additionally, the well-balanced asset mix tends to offer strong earnings support. In this regard, the firm’s segments include Crude Oil, NGL & Refined Products, Midstream (Gathering & Processing), Natural Gas Interstate Transport & Storage, and Natural Gas Intrastate Transport & Storage.
For Q3 2024, Energy Transfer LP (NYSE:ET) reported a net income of $1.18 billion, up 103% compared to Q3 2024. Volumes on the firm’s assets continued to increase in the quarter with the addition of new organic growth projects and acquisitions. Crude oil transportation volumes were up 25%, NGL fractionation volumes were up 12%, NGL transportation volumes were up 4%, and Midstream gathered volumes and produced volumes were up 6% and 26%, respectively.
With a unique nationwide footprint, a portfolio of assets with exceptional product and geographic diversity, and export capabilities, Energy Transfer LP (NYSE:ET) ranks as one of the best stocks currently trading below $25.
11. Sony Group Corporation (NYSE:SONY)
Average Upside Potential: 18.98%
Share Price: $18.46
Sony Group Corporation (NYSE:SONY) is a Japanese multinational conglomerate known for various products across different segments. The Sony Group comprises segments including Game & Network Services, Music, Pictures, Entertainment Technology & Services (Mobile Communications/Imaging Products & Solutions/Home Entertainment & Sound), Imaging & Sensing Solutions, Financial Services, and All Other businesses.
For the fiscal second quarter ended September 30, Sony Group Corporation (NYSE:SONY) recorded net income attributable to its stockholders of 338.50 billion yen as compared to 200.11 billion yen in the prior-year quarter, a solid increase of 69%. Sales grew by 3% year-over-year, driven by significant increases in I&SS (Imaging & Sensing Solutions) and G&NS (Game & Network Services) segments sales as well as increases in the Music and ET&S (Entertainment, Technology & Services) segments sales, while Financial Services and Pictures segments sales declined.
With a share price of $18.46 and a group of resilient and established businesses, Sony Group Corporation (NYSE:SONY) ranks 11th among the 12 best stocks under $25 to invest in right now.
