Here Are the 5 Riskiest Stocks I Own -- and 1 I'm Thinking of Buying

Most of my portfolio is invested in stable companies with excellent cash flow and a high probability of future profits. But I do own some stocks that could be considered on the riskier side. In this video, I discuss the five riskiest stocks I own in my portfolio and one speculative growth stock I'm thinking of buying.

*Stock prices used were the morning prices of Oct. 18, 2024. The video was published on Oct. 20, 2024.

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Matt Frankel has positions in Lemonade, Nextdoor, Redfin, Roblox, and Upstart and has the following options: short December 2024 $60 calls on Upstart. The Motley Fool has positions in and recommends Lemonade, Nextdoor, Redfin, Roblox, and Upstart. The Motley Fool recommends the following options: short November 2024 $13 calls on Redfin. The Motley Fool has a disclosure policy.

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