Are These the Best Stocks to Buy in August 2025?

Market Update: S&P 500 E-mini futures are up 7.69% year-to-date

The first two weeks of July saw price action hit $6,333.25 and then bounce between $6,245 and $6,345, which we can interpret as sellers entering the market against strong buying pressure. The second half of July saw buyers push through selling pressure and continue the current rally that started in April. 

Price continues to stair-step higher, posting higher lows and higher highs week after week. For the time being buyers remain in firm control. That said, the higher we go, the more willingness there will be for sellers to step in. 

If sellers make a push lower in August, look for them to first target the $6,265 level followed by the $6,162 level. 

A note on earnings trades 

To capture the bulk of the volatility of earnings announcements, earnings trades are often executed either the day before or on the day of the earnings announcement. However, earnings trades can also be placed days or weeks before an earnings event, which could lead to early profit taking.  

Alternatively, placing a trade shortly after an earnings announcement can be a strategic choice to circumvent the binary nature of the event. Evaluate each trade in a way that enables you to execute the position that matches your strategy. 

If you're considering a trade going into an earnings event, one approach is to initiate the position in the monthly options contract that follows the earnings event. This strategy offers flexibility. Should you need to defend your position — perhaps because of unexpected market movements — you have the choice to “roll” it out to the subsequent monthly options. Rolling out the position enables you to extend its duration and potentially collect more premium, providing a buffer against market volatility. 

Top 10 stocks to watch in April 2024 

1. Palantir Technologies (PLTR) – Aug. 4, After the close 
2. Hims & Hers Health (HIMS) – Aug. 4, After the close 
3. Advanced Micro Devices (AMD) – Aug. 5, After the close 
4. Super Micro Computer (SMCI) – Aug. 5, After the close 
5. Uber Technologies (UBER) – Aug. 6, Before the open 
6. Shopify (SHOP) – Aug. 6, Before the open 
7. Rocket Lab USA (RKLB) – Aug. 7, After the close 
8. Snowflake (SNOW) – Aug. 20 
9. PDD Holdings (PDD) – Aug. 25 
10. NVIDIA (NVDA) – Aug. 27, After the close 

Year-to-date price percent change chart for SPY, QQQ, IWM, SLV, and TLT. 

1. Palantir Technologies (PLTR) – Develops data analytics software for government and commercial clients. PLTR is currently up 105.6% year-to-date. Its current IVR is 36.1, with August IVx at 79.4, September IVx at 63.5, and its liquidity is rated four out of four on the tastytrade platform. 
    
2. Hims & Hers Health (HIMS) – Provides telehealth services and personal care products. HIMS is up 134.93% year-to-date. Its IVR is 44.4, with August IVx at 123.6, September IVx at 98.7, and its liquidity is rated three out of four on the tastytrade platform. 
    
3. Advanced Micro Devices (AMD) – Designs and manufactures semiconductors, including CPUs and GPUs. AMD is up 41.32% year-to-date. Its current IVR is 27.2, with August IVx at 60.3, September IVx at 49.9, and its liquidity is rated four out of four on the tastytrade platform. 
    
4. Super Micro Computer (SMCI) – Produces high-performance servers and storage systems. SMCI is up 90.51% year-to-date. Its IVR is 11.8, with August IVx at 98.9, September IVx at 79.7, and its liquidity is rated four out of four on the tastytrade platform. 
    
5. Uber Technologies (UBER) – Operates a platform for ride-hailing, food delivery and freight services. UBER is up 45.54% year-to-date. Its current IVR is 32, with August IVx at 50.9, September IVx at 40.1, and its liquidity is rated four out of four on the tastytrade platform. 
    
6. Shopify (SHOP) – Offers e-commerce software and services for online retailers. SHOP is up 18.04% year-to-date. Its IVR is 36.4, with August IVx at 72.6, September IVx at 53.7, and its liquidity is rated three out of four on the tastytrade platform. 
    
7. Rocket Lab USA (RKLB) – Develops and launches small satellite rockets and spacecraft. RKLB is up 77.39% year-to-date. Its IVR is 31.3, with August IVx at 105, September IVx at 89.7, and its liquidity is rated three out of four on the tastytrade platform. 
    
8. Snowflake (SNOW) – Provides a cloud-based data warehousing and analytics platform. SNOW is up 39.28% year-to-date. Its IVR is 36.7, with August IVx at 38.5, September IVx at 48.5, and its liquidity is rated three out of four on the tastytrade platform. 
    
9. PDD Holdings (PDD) – Operates e-commerce platforms focused on value-for-money products. PDD is up 22.15% year-to-date. Its IVR is 26.3, with August IVx at 39, September IVx at 46.2, and its liquidity is rated three out of four on the tastytrade platform. 
    
10. NVIDIA (NVDA) – Designs graphics processing units (GPUs) and AI computing hardware. NVDA is up 29.96% year-to-date. Its IVR is 8.8, with August IVx at 34.7, September IVx at 41.4, and its liquidity is rated four out of four on the tastytrade platform. 

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