We recently published a list of the 13 Best High Volume Stocks to Buy Now. In this article, we are going to take a look at where Nio Inc. (NYSE:NIO) stands against other best high volume stocks.
On May 9, BMO private wealth chief market strategist Carol Schleif joined CNBC’s ‘Squawk Box’ to discuss the latest market trends and the state of the economy. Reflecting on a market decline in April that reached a ~20% drop, Schleif noted that the market recovered and ended only 3% to 4 % down. She described investor reactions during that period as mixed: about 10% were very eager to buy, but another 10% were quite nervous, while the majority remained measured. She emphasized the important distinction between markets and the economy and noted that markets often move ahead of economic realities and quickly shift focus to new topics as part of their discounting mechanism. This is why markets serve as economic indicators and anticipate future developments.
She talked about how individual risk tolerance varies, with some younger clients adopting conservative strategies and some older clients favoring aggressive positions, especially in tech. Schleif acknowledged that tariffs are expected to rise from under 3% to ~10%, but despite this anticipation, she’s confident that markets and companies will adjust to the changes. She noted the unusual shift in US influence, which now extends beyond material control to more intangible domains, and described this shift in responsibility as significant and complex. Schleif also emphasized the value of globally diversified portfolios, which have been challenging to maintain during periods when the US market outperformed. However, she noted that such diversification, which includes fixed income and foreign equities, has provided better performance and protection year-to-date and helps investors weather volatility better than those concentrated solely in US assets.
Our Methodology
We first used stock screeners to compile a list of stocks with high average 3-month volumes. We then selected the 13 stocks that were the most popular among elite hedge funds and that analysts were bullish on. The stocks are ranked in ascending order of the number of hedge funds that have stakes in them, as of Q4 2024.
Note: All data was collected on May 12.
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Nio Inc. (NYSE:NIO)
Average Volume (3-Month): 58.17 million
Number of Hedge Fund Holders: 20
Nio Inc. (NYSE:NIO) designs, develops, manufactures, and sells smart EVs in China and Europe. It offers five and six-seater electric SUVs, as well as smart electric sedans. The company also offers power solutions and provides energy & service packages to its users, design & technology development activities, and sales & after-sales management activities.
Citi maintained its Buy rating on Nio (NYSE:NIO) on April 28 with a price target of $8.10. Following the Shanghai Auto Show, the firm expects Nio to launch new models soon, which will benefit from lower Bill of Materials costs and cost-saving synergies. The premium NIO brand delivered 201,209 vehicles in 2024, when the total was 221,970. This helped Nio secure a 40% market share in China’s BEV segment priced above RMB300K.
The NIO brand is moving forward with a new product cycle, such as the recently launched flagship sedan ET9 (deliveries starting late May 2025) and 2025 upgrades for existing models (ET5, ET5T, ES6, EC6) planned for Q2 2025. Citi indicated that Nio could see deliveries reach 63K units in Q2, which would be up 50% year-over-year. Further growth is expected, with projections of 100K to 120K units for Q3 and 120K to 150K units for Q4.
Overall, NIO ranks 13th on our list of the best high volume stocks to buy now. While we acknowledge the growth potential of NIO, our conviction lies in the belief that AI stocks hold great promise for delivering high returns and doing so within a shorter time frame. There is an AI stock that went up since the beginning of 2025, while popular AI stocks lost around 25%. If you are looking for an AI stock that is more promising than NIO but that trades at less than 5 times its earnings, check out our report about this cheapest AI stock.
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