2 Risks You Need to Know Before You Buy Marqeta

Most investors were aware by the end of 2020 that the pandemic had vastly accelerated the shift from cash to digital payments, making digital payment companies a very trendy investment. As a result, Marqeta (NASDAQ: MQ), a payments innovator, joined the public markets in June 2021, hoping to take advantage of high investor interest.

Unfortunately for Marqeta, fast-growing digital payment stocks lost their allure when the market began to sour in late 2021 over inflation concerns. And while this rapidly growing company has excellent long-term tailwinds, investors should remain cautious about buying a volatile stock like Marqeta in the current market. Here are two risks investors should consider before investing in the company.

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