5 Top Stocks to BUY in May 2025

About this Video

• Video Title: 5 Top Stocks to BUY in May 2025
• Channel: Mark Roussin, CPA
• Speakers: Mark Roussin
• Duration: 00:15:02

Introduction

This video discusses five stocks and one ETF that Mark Roussin, a CPA (but not a financial advisor), recommends considering for portfolio stability in May 2025, given uncertain economic times and market volatility. He emphasizes that this is not financial advice.

Key Takeaways

• Market Volatility: The S&P 500 experienced a significant drop (over 20%) in a short period, highlighting market uncertainty.
• Defensive Investments: In uncertain economic times, defensive investments in consumer staples and utilities are recommended.
• Stock Recommendations: Five stocks (Berkshire Hathaway (BRK.B), Proctor & Gamble (PG), SoFi Technologies (SOFI), Alibaba Group (BABA)) and one ETF (JP Morgan Equity Premium Income ETF (JPI)) are presented as potential buys, with strategies involving direct purchase or options trading discussed for each.
• Options Strategies: The presenter suggests using options strategies (cash-secured puts) for SoFi and Alibaba due to their volatility.
• ETF Strategy: The JP Morgan Equity Premium Income ETF (JPI) is presented as an option for adding cash flow and defensive stability to a portfolio, particularly due to its high distribution yield and option-selling strategy.