Quick summary: Wawa is a privately held company, which means there is no Wawa stock available to buy through Robinhood or any other broker. Wawa employees do hold stock in the company through an ESOP plan, but their shares are not obtainable in any secondary market. Introduction: Is Wawa Publicly Traded? Wawa is a popular…
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How to Buy Silver on Robinhood…And Should You?
Quick summary: Investing in silver is easy to do on Robinhood. You can choose from a number of physical silver ETFs, silver mining ETFs or individual silver miner stocks. However, investors should be aware of the unique risks of this asset class. Introduction: Investing in Silver Silver has gained attention recently after an exceedingly strong…
The Most Expensive Stock on Robinhood
Quick summary: The most expensive (highest priced) stock on Robinhood is Berkshire Hathaway Class A (BRK.A), which is currently priced at $483,674 per share at the time of writing. However, investors should understand that when a stock is referred to as “expensive,” that typically refers to its valuation (such as P/E ratio) and not the…
The Reason There is No Foxconn Stock Symbol on Robinhood
Quick summary: Foxconn stock is not available on Robinhood. Foxconn is the trade name of Hon Hai Precision Industry Co., Ltd, which trades over-the-counter under ticker HNHPF. Other brokers carry the stock, but may charge an additional fee in order to buy it. — Foxconn is the trade name of Hon Hai Precision Industry Co.…
Pros and Cons of Using Robinhood for Long-Term Investing
The Robinhood app has taken the investing world by storm, but is often discussed in the context of day trading rather than long-term investing. This article looks at the pros and cons for using Robinhood as a vehicle for long-term investments, those funds and stocks that an investor may want to hold for five to…
Last Minute Gift Ideas for Stock Traders and Investors
Buying gifts for the stock trader and investor in your life can be challenging. When asked what he or she most wants for the holidays, the honest answer is probably “more money to trade or invest.” However, there are many thoughtful gifts available that will enhance a trader’s life that he or she may not…
The Best Stock Screener Websites
Utilizing stock screener websites can be a game changer for active investors and traders. Whether you are a value investor with precise criteria for valuation metrics or a day trader looking for unusual daily volume, a stock screen can quickly identify new companies to start further research on while also revealing new trends in the…
Organigram: A Basic Overview of OGI Stock
Quick summary: Like many Canadian cannabis stocks, Organigram has had a difficult couple of years coping with oversupply and operational challenges. The company has a newly appointed CEO along with a partnership with a major tobacco company, which could provide it with some breathing space as the Canadian market improves and international markets beckon. Organigram:…
Who Owns Quaker Oats?
Quick summary: Quaker Oats Company was acquired by PepsiCo, Inc. in 2001. You can find the latter on Robinhood under the stock ticker: PEP. The Quaker Oats Company has a storied brand dating back more than a century. Many readers will be familiar with its iconic quick oatmeal brand and cereals such as Life, but…
Is Bose Publicly Traded?
Quick summary: Bose is not a publicly traded company. Its founder Amar G. Bose donated his shares to MIT, which remains the majority shareholder. This means there is no Bose stock or Bose stock symbol to find on Robinhood. A Bose stock IPO is unlikely due to the company’s current profitability and strong financial position…