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Fri, Dec 19th, 2025

Jim Van Meerten

Fri, Dec 19th, 2025

Jim Van Meerten

Jim Van Meerten

Jim Van Meerten is an investor and advisor who writes on financial subjects for Barchart.com. He uses the same Barchart tools available to all Barchart Members, including Screeners, Barchart Technical Indicators, and Trading Signals to find interesting stocks for his "Chart of the Day" and virtual portfolios. 

Jim earned a BS in Accounting and Business Administration from Berry College; a Juris Doctorate from the Woodrow Wilson School of Law; and attended post-baccalaureate and graduate courses in Business Administration, Quantitative Math, and Education at Florida Atlantic University, Georgia State University and University of North Carolina at Charlotte. In the past he has been an accountant, attorney, adjunct professor in Business Law, Accounting and Internal Auditing, financial advisor, supervisory principal, and compliance officer. He also passed the Georgia CPA Exam, the Certified Internal Auditor Exam, and the FINRA Series 7, 24 and 9/10 exams.

He is presently also a contributor on Seeking Alpha, MSN Top Stocks Blog, and Motley Fool, and is a member of the M100 on Marketocracy, an elite honor chosen by the editors of Marketocracy as being in the top 100 portfolio managers of over 100,000 portfolios they review. 

Most Recent Stories

This Bank Stock May Be Small, But It Has Big Potential

First Capital (FCAP) has surged 132% over the past year, reaching a new 5-year. Shares have strong technical momentum and maintain a 100% “Buy” opinion from Barchart Despite limited analyst coverage,...

FCAP : 69.50 (-0.29%)
American Eagle Stock May Be Flying Too High. Will This Bird Crash Soon?

American Eagle Outfitters (AEO) has surged 60% in the past year, recently hitting a new 3-year high. AEO maintains a 100% “Buy” opinion from Barchart. Fundamentals show modest revenue growth ahead...

AEO : 27.54 (+2.30%)
This Dividend Stock Deserves ‘Royal’ Treatment

Royal Bank of Canada (RY) is Canada’s largest bank, showing strong technical momentum. RY has gained 34% over the past year and made 17 new highs in the past month. Consensus analyst ratings are overwhelmingly...

RY : 167.14 (+1.12%)
This International Pawn Star Stock Just Hit New All-Time Highs

FirstCash Holdings (FCFS) operates over 3,000 pawnshops and provides POS payment solutions across the U.S., Latin America, and the U.K. FCFS exhibits strong technical momentum, with a 100% “Buy” Barchart...

FCFS : 162.18 (+0.88%)
This Little-Known Cloud Tech Stock Just Hit a New 52-Week High

GigaCloud Technology (GCT) recently set a new 52-week high and has strong technical momentum. GCT maintains a 100% “Buy” opinion from Barchart. Shares are up 78% over the past year. Analyst sentiment...

GCT : 40.15 (+0.50%)
Victoria’s Secret Stock Just Hit New 3-Year Highs. Is It Naughty or Nice to Buy Now?

Victoria’s Secret (VSCO) is trading at a new 3-year high. Shares are up more than 50% in the past month. VSCO has strong technical momentum and maintains a 100% “Buy” opinion from Barchart. However,...

VSCO : 54.53 (+2.71%)
This Hot Biotech Stock Just Set New All-Time Highs

BridgeBio Pharma (BBIO) has surged 145% over the past year, reaching an all-time high of $75.10. BBIO maintains a strong technical profile with a 100% “Buy” Barchart opinion. Revenue is projected to...

BBIO : 74.14 (+0.16%)
Protect Your Babies and Your Portfolios with This ‘Strong Buy’ Stock

Owlet Baby Care (OWLT) has strong technical momentum and is trading at a new 3-year high. Shares are up 200% over the past year. OWLT maintains a 100% “Buy” opinion from Barchart. Wall Street rates...

OWLT : 13.23 (+5.50%)
A Short Squeeze Could Send This Little-Known Biotech Stock Soaring

Spyre Therapeutics (SYRE) has strong technical momentum and is trading at a new 52 week high. SYRE maintains a 100% “Buy” opinion from Barchart. Shares are up more than 50% in the past month. High...

SYRE : 33.47 (+1.24%)
This ‘Pick and Shovel’ Oil and Gas Stock Just Hit New 3-Year Highs

Smart Sand (SND) is a leading producer of northern white fracking sand, benefiting from strong demand in the oil and gas sector. SND has demonstrated exceptional technical momentum and is up 65% over the...

SND : 3.60 (-5.76%)

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