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According to Finviz.com, there are 230 stocks under $20 that trade on the New York Stock Exchange with a market capitalization of over $2 billion. On the Nasdaq, there are 83. Care to guess how many stocks over $100 trade on the NYSE and Nasdaq with a market cap over $2 billion? 303 on the NYSE and 262 on Nasdaq indicate that tech stocks tend to trade above $100. There are 208 on the NYSE and 82 on Nasdaq that trade between $5 and $20. InvestorPlace - Stock Market News, Stock Advice & Trading Tips This means of the 313 stocks $20 or under on both exchanges, almost 93% trade between $5 and $20, providing investors with a much larger selection than if you were focused exclusively on penny stocks under $5. Further, my screening suggests the possibilities are greater on the NYSE than on Nasdaq. However, for my seven stocks under $20, I’ve found more to my liking amongst Nasdaq stocks than on the NYSE. To make things interesting, I’ll make sure I’ve got seven stocks under $20 from seven different sectors. Zynga (NASDAQ:ZNGA) Qurate Retail (NASDAQ:QRTEA) Clean Energy Fuels (NASDAQ:CLNE) Ares Capital (NASDAQ:ARCC) Aphria (NASDAQ:APHA) Algonquin Power & Utilities (NYSE:AQN) Outfront Media (NYSE:OUT) 7 ‘Love or Hate’ Cult Stocks with Powerful Followings Happy investing! Stocks Under $20 to Buy Now: Zynga (ZNGA) Source: Sundry Photography / Shutterstock.com I’ll admit that some of the names on my list of stocks under $20 aren’t the usual names I might consider for a gallery of stocks. That said, they’ve all got something going for them that makes their stocks decent value plays in the year ahead. In the case of Zynga, the last time I wrote about the maker of free-to-play mobile video games was a pros/cons story in November 2013. At the time, I recommended that investors should consider its stock only as a speculative bet. Alternatively, they should buy the First Trust Cloud Computing ETF (NASDAQ:SKYY) because your investment would have been protected by 38 other stocks. Today, Zynga is no longer part of SKYY. If you bought SKYY on my suggestion, you would have done really well. As for Zynga, a number of my InvestorPlace colleagues have gotten quite enthusiastic about its chances. Josh Enomoto suggested that ZNGA stock is “an intriguing pick among stocks selling at a discount in the gaming arena.” At the moment, Zynga is trading at 5.7 times sales. By comparison, Electronic Arts (NASDAQ:EA) has a price-to-sales ratio of 7.6. Now, I’m not suggesting that Zynga’s in the same league as EA, but the company’s third-quarter saw it report the highest quarterly sales in its history with operating cash flow of $113 million, the best Q3 result in its history and 65% higher than Q3 2019. Consumer Cyclical: Qurate Retail (QRTEA) Source: Pavel Kapysh / Shutterstock.com The name might not ring any bells, but Qurate’s seven retail brands probably do. It has QVC, HSN, Zulily, Ballard Designs, Frontgate, Garnet Hill, and Grandin Rose. QVC and HSN are the world’s largest video commerce platforms. The latest 12 months (LTM) through Sept. 30, 2020, generated $11.3 billion from 15.4 million customers. Zulily and its other four businesses pale in comparison generating $2.6 billion from 7.7 million customers in the latest 12 months. Over the past year, it’s had a bit of a renaissance. QRTEA stock delivered a total return of 83.6%, considerably higher than most of its internet retail peers. As it said in its November 2020 presentation, its ability to consistently generate free cash flow (FCF) will enable it to continue to return capital to shareholders. Between 2017 and 2019, it returned more than 70% of its FCF to shareholders through share repurchases. It plans to continue paying out a majority of its FCF in 2021 and beyond. In the past three years, Qurate’s FCF grew from $718 million in 2018 to $1.77 billion through the end of September. Based on an enterprise value of $11.1 billion, it’s got an FCF yield of 15.9%. I consider anything above 8% to be value territory. The integration process of merging QVC and HSN after its 2018 combination is primarily completed. It’s managed to find more than $200 million in annual savings with plans to increase that to $400 million by the end of 2022. 7 Equity Crowdfunding Offerings to Buy This Week That should only help increase its cash flow generation prowess. Energy: Clean Energy Fuels (CLNE) Source: Shutterstock Although I don’t know a lot about the company, you say the words “clean energy,” and my ears perk up. The company got its start in 1988 when T. Boone Pickens jumped on natural gas to save commercial trucks money while providing a cleaner fuel at the same time. Fast forward to today and it has more than 530 natural gas fueling stations in 43 states and Canada. Interestingly, Clean Energy Fuels is the only fueling provider to offer the trifecta of natural gas: compressed natural gas (CNG), liquified natural gas (LNG), and renewable natural gas (RNG). If you’ve followed the work Hyliion Holdings (NYSE:HYLN) is doing to develop commercial transportation that’s net-carbon-negative, you know that the startup’s Hypertruck ERX utilizes a fully electric drivetrain whose generator is fueled by natural gas that can deliver more than 1,300 miles per fueling. As Hyliion’s investor site states, “renewable natural gas offers commercial fleets with an attractive option to achieve carbon negative status.” 25%-owned by Total (NYSE:TOT), Clean Energy Fuels can be a part of the solution to move beyond traditional fossil fuels. More profitable than it’s ever been, the company’s Redeem renewable natural gas continues to gain ground with commercial fleets. Redeem gasoline gallon equivalents delivered grew from 78.5 million in 2017 to 143.3 million in 2019. That’s good news for shareholders and the world. Financial: Ares Capital (ARCC) Source: Pavel Kapysh / Shutterstock.com To look at Ares Capital’s long-term chart, investors might be tempted to walk away. After all, its share price since its October 2004 initial public offering (IPO) has primarily traded in a narrow range between $15 and $20. Only twice has it traded below $10: March 2009 and March 2020. Just because you missed the 2020 correction doesn’t mean you should ignore the income opportunity while you wait for the next correction to buy more. Ares Capital is what’s known as a business development company (BDC). It provides debt and non-control equity to middle-market businesses with earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization (EBITDA) between $10 million and $250 million. Because BDCs are regulated investment companies (RICs), they must payout at least 90% of their profits to shareholders. They do not pay taxes on their profits. Shareholders pay taxes based on ordinary income tax rates. This is why Ares Capital currently yields 9%. And if you hold ARCC in a Roth IRA until you’re 59.5, you can grow that 9% tax-free for as long as you want and remove as much as you want also tax-free. Ares Capital’s portfolio is $14.4 billion, with the largest investment accounting for just 3% of the portfolio providing shareholders with excellent diversification. 8 Ways Reddit Will Change Trading I recommend that you closely examine the company’s presentations and materials before jumping to ARCC. While it’s performed nicely over the years, it is a different beast from your typical financial sector investment. Healthcare: Aphria (APHA) Source: Shutterstock One of Canada’s biggest players in cannabis has gotten off to a hot start in 2021. Up 80.6% year-to-date through Feb. 1, the company delivered strong Q2 2021 results in mid-January that included a 33% increase in sales to 160.5 million CAD ($125.5 million) and a 563% increase in EBITDA to 12.6 million CAD ($9.9 million). It was the company’s seventh consecutive quarter of higher sales, a quarter in which the average sale price was 4.29 CAD ($3.35) per gram, up 3.4% from the previous quarter. Three things make Aphria an interesting investment: 1) Aphria is merging with Tilray (NASDAQ:TLRY) to make it a formidable force not just in the Canadian cannabis market but also worldwide. 2) The company’s acquisition of Sweetwater Brewing in November 2020 gave it access to the U.S. market through the craft brewer’s existing infrastructure. It also makes it more attractive for possible strategic investments by consumer-packaged goods companies. 3) Chief Executive Officer Irwin Simon never seems to be at a loss for words when discussing Aphria’s future. His experience getting brands on shelves is a given. Once the merger between itself and Tilray is complete, Aphria will own 20% of the Canadian market, 700 basis points higher than Canopy Growth (NASDAQ:CGC). I like its chances in 2021 and beyond. Utilities: Algonquin Power & Utilities (AQN) Source: zhao jiankang / Shutterstock.com The second Canadian-based company on my list of stocks under $20, Algonquin, is one of the better run utilities in North America. As Forbes contributor Roger Conrad said in December, Algonquin is a future NextEra (NYSE:NEE) at a better price. “The company’s largest purchase to date closed in 2017, with the former Empire District Electric adding 218,000 electricity and natural gas utility customers in four states,” Conrad stated on Dec. 17. “The most recent utilities to join the fold are Ascendant Group in Bermuda and Chilean water utility Essal, the company’s 26th and 27th regulated acquisitions, respectively. And the most significant deal pending is for American Water Works’ (NYSE: AWK) New York water utility, with regulatory approval expected in early 2021.” 9 Stocks to Buy for the Cashless Revolution Trading near its 52-week high, you’ll want to be patient with Algonquin. Paying a 3% dividend, you’ll be rewarded for your patience until it resumes its climb into the $20s. Real Estate: Outfront Media (OUT) Source: Shutterstock.com Outfront is a real estate investment trust (REIT) that makes money by renting out its billboards to advertisers who pay it rental income for the right to advertise on those billboards, digital signs, and transit shelters. They typically lease the ground upon which its billboard structures are located for anywhere from a few months to several years. Several years ago, I got to know one of the senior people at Outfront Media’s Canadian operations in my capacity as a business columnist for the neighborhood paper where I lived in Toronto. I can’t remember his name for the life of me, but he was a very reasonable person having a bit of a tussle with some people running the local arena. Outfront was looking to put up a digital sign in the same spot where one of its billboards was erected in the arena parking lot. As part of the deal, it would share revenue with the arena. It seemed like a no-brainer for an organization in need of money. Well, the deal finally got done, and nobody’s life has been shattered because there’s a digital sign in place of a static billboard. As the tussle demonstrates, it’s not always easy for Outfront to get acceptance from communities where it’s looking to generate revenue from its billboard structures. This means it sometimes has to spend a lot of time negotiating with the city government, community leaders, etc. It’s not easy work. In the past year, Outfront’s stock has fallen by almost 37%. That’s put a dent in its long-term returns. Outfront went public in March 2014 at $28. As I write this, it’s trading down 33% from its IPO price. Covid-19 has been brutal on its revenues and operating profits, which is why its share price is well below its 52-week high of $31.20. When life gets back to normal, Outfront’s share price will return to $30 in no time, especially if it resumes paying its dividend. On the date of publication, Will Ashworth did not have (either directly or indirectly) any positions in the securities mentioned in this article. Will Ashworth has written about investments full-time since 2008. Publications where he’s appeared include InvestorPlace, The Motley Fool Canada, Investopedia, Kiplinger, and several others in both the U.S. and Canada. He particularly enjoys creating model portfolios that stand the test of time. He lives in Halifax, Nova Scotia. At the time of this writing Will Ashworth did not hold a position in any of the aforementioned securities. 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HODINKEE Radio Twenty-Teens Watch Collection Fantasy Draft

The collections that resulted are extremely interesting. There are some true all-star watches in the mix, a few extremely obvious omissions, and more than one controversial selection. Remember, we’re summing up a decade of horological history here in just 20 picks. There is no way that all the incredible watches from the last 10 years could be picked, so please don’t judge us too harshly if we missed one of your favorites (but do let us know what watches you’d have picked in the comments). We’re going to do a whole follow-up show in which we reveal the winner, talk about what we’d do differently, look at some of the watches that should have made the cut, etc. Let us know in the comments if there are any questions you want us to address, and, of course, be sure to vote on the winner below.

MAD Paris x Rolex: Shop the Spring/Summer 2021 Collection

Luxury custom watches tread a microscopically thin line between sacrilegious distortion and ingenious homage. When done right, they breathe new life into iconic models, updating them in line with contemporary tastes while retaining what makes them so covetable in the first place. What’s more, the right custom sets your watch game apart from an already exclusive luxury crowd, making a luxury custom watch a serious lifetime investment.

MAD Paris’ out-there luxury watch customizations could only be the brainchild of two watch lovers. Using Rolex, Audemars Piguet, Patek Phillipe, and more as its canvases, MAD Paris marries tradition and modernity in every custom. This dichotomy is perhaps most obvious in the brand’s Rolex customs which just dropped at Luisaviaroma.

The legendary Rolex Daytona, Submariner, Milgauss, Datejust, and Sea Dweller models form the basis to a host of luxury reinterpretations which, at their core, pay tribute to the inimitable watch designs. Whether you’re into eye-catching timepieces with tailored dials, hands, bezels, and crowns, or you like your customs dialed-back with a simple colored coating, MAD Paris x Rolex has it all.

Shop our favorite bits from MAD Paris x Rolex below.

MAD Paris 40mm Rolex Daytona Watch

40mm Rolex Daytona Watch $65813 MAD Paris Buy at Luisaviaroma

Named after the City of Speed — Daytona, Florida — the Rolex Daytona is one of the watchmaker’s most-loved models. The classic chronograph gets a strong, colorful update at the hands of MAD Paris, but the silver case ensures none of the classic beauty is lost.

MAD Paris 40mm Rolex Submariner Watch

40mm Rolex Submariner Watch $44208 MAD Paris Buy at Luisaviaroma

When you think of Rolex, you probably think of the Submariner. Originally released in 1953, the Submariner has grown to dominate the world of luxury watches and this all-black iteration from MAD Paris pays homage to the timeless shape and design.

MAD Paris 40mm Rolex Daytona Watch

40mm Rolex Daytona Watch $70688 MAD Paris Buy at Luisaviaroma

This Daytona custom is all about subtle detailing. From a distance, it might appear as a regular Daytona but closer inspection revealed a Fleur de Lis-lined Bezel and carved embellishment to the bracelet.

MAD Paris 40mm Rolex Milgauss Watch

40mm Rolex Milgauss Watch $35923 MAD Paris Buy at Luisaviaroma

Created to withstand magnetic interference of 1000 Gauss — hence the name — the Rolex Milgauss saw the light of day in 1956 and features a face that matches the famed simplicity of the Submariner. MAD Paris makes it even easier to read by adding orange dial increments against a black backdrop.

MAD Paris 40mm Rolex Daytona Rainbow Watch

40mm Rolex Daytona Rainbow Watch $107250 MAD Paris Buy at Luisaviaroma

Aside from the rainbow-jeweled bezel, this Daytona is almost untouched. That said, the rainbow bezel certainly can’t be overlooked. If any model embodies MAD Paris' ability to bring something new and exciting to the table without losing the original charm of a watch, this is it.

Shop cheaper alternatives Datejust II Rolex $8895 Buy $8895 Visser Breda $145 Buy $145 Victor JBW $995 Buy $995

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