InvestorPlace market analyst Thomas Yeung has outlined his top stock picks for 2026, including Rocket Cos. Inc. (RKT), Crispr Therapeutics AG (CRSP), and PayPal Holdings Inc. (PYPL). This diverse group spans sectors such as healthcare, technology, and basic materials, all aimed for long-term investment. The stocks are geared for holding periods of at least one year to maximize returns.
Yeung employs TradeSmith’s algorithm, which conducts 50,000 tests daily over 33 years of stock market history, to identify optimal trading times. Last year, using a previous version of this system, he noted three stocks returned an average of 17%, with a potential 27% profit if held for 42 days. His methodology emphasizes the power of a systematic approach, drawing parallels to hedge fund strategies that prioritize data-driven investment decisions.
Among his seasonal stock recommendations are ServiceNow Inc. (NOW), benefiting from Q4 budgets, Versant Media Group Inc. (VSNT), which recently spun off from Comcast Corp. (CMCSA) with attractive valuation prospects, and Intuit Inc. (INTU), anticipated to capitalize on tax law changes impacting its fiscal year. These picks are backed by algorithms highlighting prime buying windows through late February.
