Thomas Niel

Thomas Niel

InvestorPlace Contributor

Expertise: Micro-Cap Stocks, Shareholder Activist Stocks, Value Stocks

Education: Bachelors in Accounting, CFA Program Participant (Completed Level I in 2017)

About Thomas:
Thomas Niel is an investment writer at InvestorPlace. With a professional background in accounting and financial analysis, his understanding of both words and figures pays dividends when writing clear, concise stock analysis.

A value investor at heart, Thomas looks at the fundamentals. Peer analysis and earnings multiples rarely tell the whole story. But, Thomas believes valuation metrics are a great starting point to separate the wheat from the chaff.

His work has appeared at several websites, including Seeking Alpha and TipRanks. Outside of investment research, Thomas provides inbound marketing content to the investment management industry.

You can follow Thomas on Twitter and check out his track record on TipRanks.

Recent Articles

Hexo’s “Smoke-Free” Strategy Is Solid, but Shares Remain Overvalued

By Thomas Niel, InvestorPlace Contributor

The Hexo stock price remains inflated. Investors are betting on the company's future potential. Long-term, shares could see big gains. But short-term volatility is a risk. Keep HEXO on your radar. But tread carefully before entering a position.

All Bets Are Off With AMD Stock

By Thomas Niel, InvestorPlace Contributor

Investors are not getting a value play buying Advanced Micro Devices stock. Investors who succeed in "predicting the unpredictable" could win if the AMD stock price rallies further up. But for those who want to play it safe, there are clearer growth opportunities out there.

Investors Should Avoid Netflix Stock as Competition Increases

By Thomas Niel, InvestorPlace Contributor

Netflix rules streaming. For now. With competition and costs increasing, investors should continue to avoid NFLX stock.

Wait for the Trade War to Play Out Before Buying Cisco Stock

By Thomas Niel, InvestorPlace Contributor

Recent acquisitions could help jump start growth, but wait for the trade war to cool before buying Cisco stock.

Don’t Count on High Returns With Exxon Mobil

By Thomas Niel, InvestorPlace Contributor

Aggressive exploration could double Exxon Mobil's profitability by 2025. But with shares selling at a premium, wait before buying XOM stock.

Will Lawsuits Sink Johnson & Johnson Stock?

By Thomas Niel, InvestorPlace Contributor

However, the stock offers limited upside. Shares appear fairly valued relative to peers. The company's dividend aristocrat status is a strong selling point. But for short-term plays, better opportunities lie elsewhere. If the legal issues result in a short-term hit to JNJ's stock price, investors may find opportunity. Keep Johnson & Johnson on your radar, and consider a position if the stock sees a material drop in price.

Down 25% in a Month, CGC Stock Could Fall Further

By Thomas Niel, InvestorPlace Contributor

So what's the call on CGC stock? Investors should continue to wait on the sidelines until the situation improves. If Canopy Growth stock falls another 50% (or more), there could be a buying opportunity. I do not deny that we are the early stages of the marijuana legalization story. But investors need to wait until hype has dissipated to consider opportunities in stocks such as CGC.

Disney May Disrupt Netflix, But Take Your Time With DIS Stock

By Thomas Niel, InvestorPlace Contributor

With Disney+, the Magic Kingdom could usurp Netflix. But with high expectations priced into shares, wait to buy DIS stock.

Apple Stock Is Undervalued, but It’s a Tough Road to Upside

By Thomas Niel, InvestorPlace Contributor

The US-China trade war is far from over. But the current Apple stock price takes into account these risks. With the company looking for ways to diversify manufacturing geographically, the long-term China risks could be mitigated. But does all of this mean AAPL is a buy?

Alphabet Stock Is Undervalued, But Upside Remains a Challenge for GOOGL

By Thomas Niel, InvestorPlace Contributor

Let's take a closer look at GOOGL stock, and see what lies in store for the search giant's shares.

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