In this article, we will take a look at some of the best low-risk stocks to buy now.
If we ask, what’s the one factor you consider when deciding which company to invest in? Your answer will probably be “risk”. In a market defined by uncertainty and rapid fluctuations, investors are eyeing stocks with the lowest risk factors.
To phrase it formally, low-risk stocks are of companies that have strong fundamentals, growth potential, and resilient cash flow. With that being said, most stocks today not only offer stability but also stand among the biggest providers of shareholder value.
One may ask: how to separate low-risk stocks from high-risk ones? While the answer seems simple, it’s actually much more complicated. The most commonly used measure is beta, which determines the stock’s volatility in contrast to the overall market. To put it straight, it tells you how sensitive the stock is to any movement in the market.
As cited by Kent Hargis and Chris Marx in “The Paradox of Low-Risk Stocks: Gaining More by Losing Less”,
“Since 1973, the least volatile quintile of global stocks delivered returns that were one-third higher than the market, with 20% less volatility.”
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Our methodology:
In selecting the 10 best low-risk stocks to buy now, we have filtered for stocks with a beta of under 1, a P/E ratio of under 25, and a debt-to-equity ratio of under 0.6/equity using the Finviz stock screener. These are then ranked in ascending order according to their upside potential, calculated using one-year price targets by Yahoo Finance.
Why are we interested in the stocks that hedge funds pile into? The reason is simple: our research has shown that we can outperform the market by imitating the top stock picks of the best hedge funds. Our quarterly newsletter’s strategy selects 14 small-cap and large-cap stocks every quarter and has returned 373.4% since May 2014, beating its benchmark by 218 percentage points (see more details here).
10. Cal-Maine Foods, Inc. (NASDAQ:CALM)
Upside Potential as of September 25, 2025: 9.75%
Financiere des Professionnels Fonds d’investissement inc. acquired a new stake in the shares of Cal-Maine Foods, Inc. (NASDAQ:CALM) during the second quarter. According to the SEC, the Canadian financial services firm purchased 3,579 shares of the company’s stock, with an investment of approximately $357,000.
Some foods fade away, but eggs? They rule every breakfast in almost every household. With Cal-Maine Foods, Inc. (NASDAQ:CALM) being the largest producer and provider of eggs, boasting a 17% market share, there’s little to be uncertain about the company.
The strategic initiatives by Cal-Maine Foods, Inc. (NASDAQ:CALM) are quite commendable. The company is expanding into the specialty eggs market, a market that includes cage-free, organic, and pasture-raised egg products. Despite high production costs, the company can enjoy higher margins through these premium offerings, as demand for them is witnessing a steady rise, particularly from major retailers like Walmart and Costco.
Cal-Maine Foods, Inc. (NASDAQ:CALM), headquartered in Ridgeland, Mississippi, specializes in shell eggs, egg products, and prepared foods. Founded in 1957, the company operates through various brands, such as Land’s Best, Sunny Meadow, Farmhouse Eggs, and Sunups.
9. Futu Holdings Limited (NASDAQ:FUTU)
Upside Potential as of September 25, 2025: 14.65%
In the second quarter, Covea Finance expanded its holdings in the shares of Futu Holdings Limited (NASDAQ:FUTU) by 52.3%. According to a recent disclosure with the SEC, the firm now owns 9,900 shares of the company’s stock after acquiring an additional 3,400 shares. This translates to an ownership of about 0.07% and an investment of approximately $4,821,000.
The company’s financials tell quite a compelling story. Futu Holdings Limited (NASDAQ:FUTU) delivered one- and five-year returns of 144.88% and 520.10%, respectively, while surpassing the market’s averages of 15.06% and 82.75%, respectively. Looking at the bigger picture, the company has a strong business model that is a perfect blend of trading, wealth management, and social investing.
In its latest earnings call, management highlighted its focus on overseas markets, particularly the U.S. As stated by the Chief Financial Officer of Futu Holdings Limited (NASDAQ:FUTU), Yu Chen,
“Our collaborations with Mets in the second quarter bear a very strong fruit in terms of the new client acquisition in the U.S. and also the brand implication further expands to other overseas markets as well.”
Futu Holdings Limited (NASDAQ:FUTU), headquartered in Admiralty, Hong Kong, is a company offering digitized securities brokerage and wealth management product distribution services. Founded in 2007, the company is dedicated to making investing easier.
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