Rocket Lab Stock Is Up Over 800% in 12 Months. Is It Too Late to Invest?

Investing in a stock that has accumulated significant returns in a short time period can be both exciting and nerve-wracking. On the one hand, you may be eager to jump on the bandwagon in the hopes of generating some fantastic gains. But on the other, you may be worried about a possible correction or sell-off taking place, especially as early investors take profits.One of the hottest stocks on the market over the past year has been that of Rocket Lab (NASDAQ: RKLB). In just the past 12 months, it has risen by an incredible 830% (returns as of Aug. 4). That means if you had invested $5,000 into the business back then, you'd be up to around $46,000 today. It's an incredible performance, but it begs two questions: What is behind such a staggering return, and is it too late to invest in the stock? I'll aim to answer both of those questions below.Continue readingWeiter zum vollständigen Artikel bei MotleyFool Weiter zum vollständigen Artikel bei MotleyFool