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Jim Van Meerten

Wed, Mar 4th, 2026

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

Up 183% Over the Past Year, Does Teradyne Stock Have More Room to Run?

Teradyne (TER) has surged 183% over the past year. TER stock recently hit a new all-time high of $344.92. The stock boasts an 80% “Buy” Barchart opinion and robust technical momentum. Despite bullish...

TER : 307.08 (+0.94%)
This Stock Is Up 2,386% in a Year. Is the Party Over?

AXT Inc. (AXTI) has surged 2,386.88% over the past 52 weeks, recently hitting an all-time high of $46.81. AXTI maintains strong technical momentum, with a 100% “Buy” Barchart opinion. Fundamentals...

AXTI : 38.61 (-7.54%)
Slow and Steady Wins The Race

Summary The Travelers Companies (TRV) demonstrates strong technical momentum, with a Trend Seeker 'Buy' signal and 9.54% gain over the past month. TRV trades at an 11.01x trailing P/E, notably below the...

TRV : 309.39 (-0.51%)
1 Internet of Things Stock That Just Hit New All-Time Highs

Digi International (DGII) is trading near new all-time highs. DGII has gained 55% over 52 weeks. Shares maintain a 100% “Buy” Barchart opinion. While some analysts view DGII as overvalued after its...

DGII : 49.52 (-0.72%)
This Dividend Stock Yields More Than 10%

Nordic American Tanker Shipping (NAT) operates a leading Suezmax fleet. Shares are up more than 93% over the past 52 weeks. NAT is trading at a new 52-week high. The stock maintains a 100% “Buy” technical...

NAT : 5.67 (-1.90%)
Can FedEx Stock Continue to Deliver?

FedEx (FDX) is trading at a new all-time high and has strong technical momentum. Shares are up more than 50% over the past 52 weeks. FDX maintains a 100% “Buy” opinion from Barchart. Despite robust...

FDX : 382.82 (+0.08%)
Add Foreign Exposure to Your Portfolio with This 1 ETF

Malaysia iShares ETF (EWM) offers exposure to Malaysian equities. EWM has strong technical momentum and a 100% “Buy” opinion from Barchart. The ETF is trading near a new 5-year high and is up 24% over...

EWM : 28.59 (+0.81%)
This Stock Lets You Collect a Dividend While on Vacation

Host Hotels & Resorts (HST) is trading at a new 52-week high. Shares are up more than 20% over the past year. HST has strong technical momentum and maintains a 100% “Buy” opinion from Barchart. Fundamentals...

HST : 20.06 (+2.35%)
A Utility Stock with Steady Earnings and a Dividend Higher Than a 30 Year T-Bill

Edison International (EIX) is trading near new 52-week highs. The stock is up more than 35% over the past year. EIX offers a 4.9% dividend yield, outpacing the 30-year U.S. Treasury. Shares maintain a...

EIX : 74.08 (+0.30%)
Up 40% in the Past Year, This Leading Stock Means Business

AGCO (AGCO) has strong technical momentum and recently was trading at a new 2-year high. Shares are up nearly 40% over the past 52 weeks. AGCO maintains a 100% “Buy” opinion from Barchart. Analyst...

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