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Meta TitleBest Stocks to Buy Now: Our Picks for April 2026 | The Motley Fool
Meta DescriptionDiscover the top stocks to buy in April 2026, featuring expert picks and market insights to help you make smarter investment decisions this month.
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Loading paragraph... Loading image... Loading paragraph... Loading ticker_table... Loading paragraph... Loading company_card... Loading paragraph... Loading paragraph... Loading company_card... Loading paragraph... Loading company_card... Loading paragraph... Loading paragraph... Loading company_card... Loading paragraph... Loading company_card... Loading paragraph... Loading company_card... Loading paragraph... Loading company_card... Loading paragraph... Loading paragraph... Loading company_card... Loading company_card... Loading paragraph... Loading company_card... Loading paragraph... Loading company_card... Loading company_card... Loading paragraph... Loading paragraph... Loading hub_pages... Loading paragraph... Loading paragraph... Loading faq... About the Author Matt Frankel, CFP, is a contributing Motley Fool stock market analyst specializing in the real estate and financial sectors. Prior to The Motley Fool, Matt taught high school and college mathematics. He holds a bachelor’s degree in physics from the University of South Carolina, a master’s degree in mathematics from Nova Southeastern University, and a graduate certificate in financial planning from Florida State University. He won a SABEW award for coverage of the 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act. He is also regularly interviewed by Cheddar, Globe St, The National Desk, and other TV networks and publications for his real estate, financial, stock market, and investing expertise. Bank of America is an advertising partner of Motley Fool Money. American Express is an advertising partner of Motley Fool Money. Matt Frankel, CFP has positions in Amazon, American Express, Bank of America, Berkshire Hathaway, Block, MercadoLibre, PayPal, Realty Income, Shopify, Vanguard S&P 500 ETF, and Walt Disney and has the following options: long January 2027 $75 calls on PayPal, long January 2027 $95 calls on PayPal, short January 2027 $135 calls on PayPal, short January 2027 $170 calls on Shopify, and short January 2027 $85 calls on PayPal. The Motley Fool has positions in and recommends Airbnb, Alphabet, Amazon, Apple, Berkshire Hathaway, Block, Chevron, Costco Wholesale, CrowdStrike, Intuitive Surgical, MercadoLibre, Microsoft, NextEra Energy, PayPal, Realty Income, Shopify, Vanguard S&P 500 ETF, and Walt Disney. The Motley Fool recommends Eagle Materials, Occidental Petroleum, and WM and recommends the following options: long January 2027 $42.50 calls on PayPal, long January 2028 $520 calls on Intuitive Surgical, short January 2028 $530 calls on Intuitive Surgical, and short March 2026 $65 calls on PayPal. The Motley Fool has a disclosure policy . Read Next
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Loading faq... ### About the Author ![Matt Frankel, CFP](https://g.foolcdn.com/avatar/1738086916/large.ashx?_w=3840) Matt Frankel, CFP, is a contributing Motley Fool stock market analyst specializing in the real estate and financial sectors. Prior to The Motley Fool, Matt taught high school and college mathematics. He holds a bachelor’s degree in physics from the University of South Carolina, a master’s degree in mathematics from Nova Southeastern University, and a graduate certificate in financial planning from Florida State University. He won a SABEW award for coverage of the 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act. He is also regularly interviewed by Cheddar, Globe St, The National Desk, and other TV networks and publications for his real estate, financial, stock market, and investing expertise. [TMFMattFrankel](https://www.fool.com/author/2280/) [@MattFrankelCFP](https://x.com/MattFrankelCFP) Bank of America is an advertising partner of Motley Fool Money. American Express is an advertising partner of Motley Fool Money. [Matt Frankel, CFP](https://www.fool.com/author/2280/) has positions in Amazon, American Express, Bank of America, Berkshire Hathaway, Block, MercadoLibre, PayPal, Realty Income, Shopify, Vanguard S\&P 500 ETF, and Walt Disney and has the following options: long January 2027 \$75 calls on PayPal, long January 2027 \$95 calls on PayPal, short January 2027 \$135 calls on PayPal, short January 2027 \$170 calls on Shopify, and short January 2027 \$85 calls on PayPal. The Motley Fool has positions in and recommends Airbnb, Alphabet, Amazon, Apple, Berkshire Hathaway, Block, Chevron, Costco Wholesale, CrowdStrike, Intuitive Surgical, MercadoLibre, Microsoft, NextEra Energy, PayPal, Realty Income, Shopify, Vanguard S\&P 500 ETF, and Walt Disney. The Motley Fool recommends Eagle Materials, Occidental Petroleum, and WM and recommends the following options: long January 2027 \$42.50 calls on PayPal, long January 2028 \$520 calls on Intuitive Surgical, short January 2028 \$530 calls on Intuitive Surgical, and short March 2026 \$65 calls on PayPal. 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ISRG\$480.93 (-0.56%)-\$2.69](https://www.fool.com/quote/nasdaq/isrg/) [![American Express Stock Quote](https://g.foolcdn.com/image/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fg.foolcdn.com%2Fart%2Fcompanylogos%2Fmark%2FAXP.png&w=64&op=resize) American Express NYSE: AXP\$320.75 (-3.65%)-\$12.15](https://www.fool.com/quote/nyse/axp/) [![Coca-Cola Stock Quote](https://g.foolcdn.com/image/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fg.foolcdn.com%2Fart%2Fcompanylogos%2Fmark%2FKO.png&w=64&op=resize) Coca-Cola NYSE: KO\$76.29 (+2.22%)+\$1.66](https://www.fool.com/quote/nyse/ko/) [![Airbnb Stock Quote](https://g.foolcdn.com/image/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fg.foolcdn.com%2Fart%2Fcompanylogos%2Fmark%2FABNB.png&w=64&op=resize) Airbnb NASDAQ: ABNB\$142.52 (-1.15%)-\$1.66](https://www.fool.com/quote/nasdaq/abnb/) [![Vanguard International Equity Index Funds - Vanguard Total World Stock ETF Stock Quote](https://g.foolcdn.com/image/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fg.foolcdn.com%2Fart%2Fcompanylogos%2Fmark%2FVT.png&w=64&op=resize) Vanguard International Equity Index Funds - Vanguard Total World Stock ETF NYSEMKT: VT\$149.81 (-0.19%)-\$0.29](https://www.fool.com/quote/nysemkt/vt/) [![Occidental Petroleum Stock Quote](https://g.foolcdn.com/image/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fg.foolcdn.com%2Fart%2Fcompanylogos%2Fmark%2FOXY.png&w=64&op=resize) Occidental Petroleum NYSE: OXY\$57.20 (+0.26%)+\$0.15](https://www.fool.com/quote/nyse/oxy/) [![Costco Wholesale Stock Quote](https://g.foolcdn.com/image/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fg.foolcdn.com%2Fart%2Fcompanylogos%2Fmark%2FCOST.png&w=64&op=resize) Costco Wholesale NASDAQ: COST\$1,011.90 (+0.82%)+\$8.20](https://www.fool.com/quote/nasdaq/cost/) [![Amazon Stock Quote](https://g.foolcdn.com/image/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fg.foolcdn.com%2Fart%2Fcompanylogos%2Fmark%2FAMZN.png&w=64&op=resize) Amazon NASDAQ: AMZN\$256.65 (+0.51%)+\$1.29](https://www.fool.com/quote/nasdaq/amzn/) [![Realty Income Stock Quote](https://g.foolcdn.com/image/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fg.foolcdn.com%2Fart%2Fcompanylogos%2Fmark%2FO.png&w=64&op=resize) Realty Income NYSE: O\$63.90 (+0.88%)+\$0.56](https://www.fool.com/quote/nyse/o/) [![Berkshire Hathaway Stock Quote](https://g.foolcdn.com/image/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fg.foolcdn.com%2Fart%2Fcompanylogos%2Fmark%2FBRK.A.png&w=64&op=resize) Berkshire Hathaway NYSE: BRK.A\$705,299.49 (+0.33%)+\$2,319.49](https://www.fool.com/quote/nyse/brk-a/) [![Chevron Stock Quote](https://g.foolcdn.com/image/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fg.foolcdn.com%2Fart%2Fcompanylogos%2Fmark%2FCVX.png&w=64&op=resize) Chevron NYSE: CVX\$186.02 (-0.16%)-\$0.30](https://www.fool.com/quote/nyse/cvx/) [![Eagle Materials Stock Quote](https://g.foolcdn.com/image/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fg.foolcdn.com%2Fart%2Fcompanylogos%2Fmark%2FEXP.png&w=64&op=resize) Eagle Materials NYSE: EXP\$208.62 (+2.23%)+\$4.55](https://www.fool.com/quote/nyse/exp/) [![Walt Disney Stock Quote](https://g.foolcdn.com/image/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fg.foolcdn.com%2Fart%2Fcompanylogos%2Fmark%2FDIS.png&w=64&op=resize) Walt Disney NYSE: DIS\$103.99 (-0.79%)-\$0.83](https://www.fool.com/quote/nyse/dis/) [![Berkshire Hathaway Stock Quote](https://g.foolcdn.com/image/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fg.foolcdn.com%2Fart%2Fcompanylogos%2Fmark%2FBRK.B.png&w=64&op=resize) Berkshire Hathaway NYSE: BRK.B\$468.99 (+0.77%)+\$3.59](https://www.fool.com/quote/nyse/brk-b/) [![Alphabet Stock Quote](https://g.foolcdn.com/image/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fg.foolcdn.com%2Fart%2Fcompanylogos%2Fmark%2FGOOG.png&w=64&op=resize) Alphabet NASDAQ: GOOG\$338.88 (+0.34%)+\$1.15](https://www.fool.com/quote/nasdaq/goog/) [![Alphabet Stock Quote](https://g.foolcdn.com/image/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fg.foolcdn.com%2Fart%2Fcompanylogos%2Fmark%2FGOOGL.png&w=64&op=resize) Alphabet NASDAQ: GOOGL\$340.22 (+0.27%)+\$0.90](https://www.fool.com/quote/nasdaq/googl/) [![NextEra Energy Stock Quote](https://g.foolcdn.com/image/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fg.foolcdn.com%2Fart%2Fcompanylogos%2Fmark%2FNEE.png&w=64&op=resize) NextEra Energy NYSE: NEE\$96.03 (+6.70%)+\$6.03](https://www.fool.com/quote/nyse/nee/) [![Berkshire Hathaway Stock Quote](https://g.foolcdn.com/image/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fg.foolcdn.com%2Fart%2Fcompanylogos%2Fmark%2FBRKB.png&w=64&op=resize) Berkshire Hathaway NYSE: BRKB\$468.99 (+0.77%)+\$3.59](https://www.fool.com/quote/nyse/brkb/) [![Shopify Stock Quote](https://g.foolcdn.com/image/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fg.foolcdn.com%2Fart%2Fcompanylogos%2Fmark%2FSHOP.png&w=64&op=resize) Shopify NASDAQ: SHOP\$125.52 (-4.88%)-\$6.44](https://www.fool.com/quote/nasdaq/shop/) [![Apple Stock Quote](https://g.foolcdn.com/image/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fg.foolcdn.com%2Fart%2Fcompanylogos%2Fmark%2FAAPL.png&w=64&op=resize) Apple NASDAQ: AAPL\$273.41 (+0.09%)+\$0.24](https://www.fool.com/quote/nasdaq/aapl/) [![MercadoLibre Stock Quote](https://g.foolcdn.com/image/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fg.foolcdn.com%2Fart%2Fcompanylogos%2Fmark%2FMELI.png&w=64&op=resize) MercadoLibre NASDAQ: MELI\$1,827.43 (-1.80%)-\$33.55](https://www.fool.com/quote/nasdaq/meli/) [![S\&P 500 Index Stock Quote](https://g.foolcdn.com/image/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fg.foolcdn.com%2Fart%2Fcompanylogos%2Fmark%2F%5EGSPC.png&w=64&op=resize) S\&P 500 Index SNPINDEX: ^GSPC\$7,134.03 (-0.05%)-\$3.87](https://www.fool.com/quote/snpindex/^gspc/) [![Berkshire Hathaway Stock Quote](https://g.foolcdn.com/image/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fg.foolcdn.com%2Fart%2Fcompanylogos%2Fmark%2FBRKA.png&w=64&op=resize) Berkshire Hathaway NYSE: BRKA\$705,299.49 (+0.33%)+\$2,319.49](https://www.fool.com/quote/nyse/brka/) [![Bank of America Stock Quote](https://g.foolcdn.com/image/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fg.foolcdn.com%2Fart%2Fcompanylogos%2Fmark%2FBAC.png&w=64&op=resize) Bank of America NYSE: BAC\$53.23 (+0.20%)+\$0.11](https://www.fool.com/quote/nyse/bac/) [![WM Stock Quote](https://g.foolcdn.com/image/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fg.foolcdn.com%2Fart%2Fcompanylogos%2Fmark%2FWM.png&w=64&op=resize) WM NYSE: WM\$229.73 (+2.59%)+\$5.80](https://www.fool.com/quote/nyse/wm/) [![Microsoft Stock Quote](https://g.foolcdn.com/image/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fg.foolcdn.com%2Fart%2Fcompanylogos%2Fmark%2FMSFT.png&w=64&op=resize) Microsoft NASDAQ: MSFT\$418.77 (-3.27%)-\$14.15](https://www.fool.com/quote/nasdaq/msft/) [![CrowdStrike Stock Quote](https://g.foolcdn.com/image/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fg.foolcdn.com%2Fart%2Fcompanylogos%2Fmark%2FCRWD.png&w=64&op=resize) CrowdStrike NASDAQ: CRWD\$444.83 (-4.68%)-\$21.85](https://www.fool.com/quote/nasdaq/crwd/) [![Block Stock Quote](https://g.foolcdn.com/image/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fg.foolcdn.com%2Fart%2Fcompanylogos%2Fmark%2FXYZ.png&w=64&op=resize) Block NYSE: XYZ\$70.29 (-3.05%)-\$2.21](https://www.fool.com/quote/nyse/xyz/) [![Vanguard S\&P 500 ETF Stock Quote](https://g.foolcdn.com/image/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fg.foolcdn.com%2Fart%2Fcompanylogos%2Fmark%2FVOO.png&w=64&op=resize) Vanguard S\&P 500 ETF NYSEMKT: VOO\$653.61 (-0.04%)-\$0.29](https://www.fool.com/quote/nysemkt/voo/) \*Average returns of all recommendations since inception. 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[7 Best ETFs to Buy in April 2026ETFs can help eliminate risk because they tend to be less volatile than individual stocks and give exposure to a range of assets.](https://www.fool.com/investing/how-to-invest/etfs/etfs-to-buy/) [Bests Bonds to Invest in for the Long Term (2026)Find out why bonds are getting a lot of attention from investors these days.](https://www.fool.com/investing/how-to-invest/bonds/best-bonds/) [8 Best Index Funds to Buy in April 2026Looking to the long term? Get in on these index funds.](https://www.fool.com/investing/how-to-invest/index-funds/best-index-funds/) [When to Sell Stocks: 5 Reasons to Sell a StockWhen is it time to exit your position in a stock? Consider these factors.](https://www.fool.com/investing/how-to-invest/stocks/when-to-sell-stocks/) ## Top stocks to buy and hold: FAQ ### ### ### ### ### ### ### How do I know if a top stock is overvalued? ### What's one of the best stocks to invest in right now? ### What kind of stocks go up the most? ### Do top stocks guarantee high returns? ### How do I pick a winning stock? ### Are top stocks better for growth or income investing? ## Pitches for each stock Now that you've seen my top 10 best stocks to buy now, you may be wondering why I picked each company. Here's a quick rundown of why I'm such a fan of each as a long-term stock to invest in. ## 1\. Airbnb ## 2\. MercadoLibre ## 4\. CrowdStrike ## 8\. Berkshire Hathaway [Alphabet](https://www.fool.com/investing/how-to-invest/stocks/what-does-alphabet-own/) isn't exactly a household name, but its main subsidiary, Google, certainly is. And there's a lot more to the business and its potential than the massive internet search operation that has a dominant market share. Google is divided into two main segments: Google Services and Google Cloud. Google services include YouTube, Google Play, Gmail, Android, Chrome, and Nest smart home products. This part of the business generates most of its revenue from advertising, but it also earns significant revenue from hardware (Nest) and in-app purchases (Google Play). Google Cloud is the company's cloud services division, holding the No. 3 market share behind AWS and [Microsoft](https://www.fool.com/investing/how-to-invest/stocks/what-does-microsoft-own/) Azure. It has been growing its market share in recent years, and the [cloud infrastructure market](https://www.fool.com/investing/stock-market/market-sectors/information-technology/cloud-stocks/) itself is forecast to quadruple by 2030. So, while this accounts for approximately 10% of the company's revenue today, it could be the biggest growth driver for years to come. Additionally, Alphabet has a segment called "Other Bets," which owns several promising early-stage businesses. The self-driving vehicle technology company [Waymo](https://www.fool.com/investing/how-to-invest/stocks/how-to-invest-in-waymo-stock/) is perhaps the most notable and has a clear market lead in the young robotaxi industry. While none of the "other bets" companies produce any significant revenue yet, there's a lot of long-term potential. Not only is there tons of growth potential, but Alphabet is also extremely profitable and has substantial cash on hand. In fact, this has recently prompted Alphabet to initiate its first-ever dividend payment. ## How to buy the best-performing stocks Fortunately, modern-day brokers have made buying stocks like these easy. Just go through these steps: 1. **Open your brokerage app:** Log in to your [brokerage account](https://www.fool.com/terms/b/brokerage-account/) where you handle your investments. 2. **Search for the stock:** Enter the [ticker](https://www.fool.com/terms/s/stock-ticker/) or company name into the search bar to bring up the stock's trading page. 3. **Decide how many shares to buy:** Consider your investment goals and how much of your portfolio you want to allocate to this stock. 4. **Select order type:** Choose between a [market order](https://www.fool.com/terms/m/market-order/) to buy at the current price or a [limit order](https://www.fool.com/terms/l/limit-order/) to specify the maximum price you're willing to pay. 5. **Submit your order:** Confirm the details and submit your buy order. 6. **Review your purchase:** Check your portfolio to ensure your order was filled as expected and adjust your investment strategy accordingly. ## What to look for when choosing the best-performing stocks Stock analysis is a topic that we can't fully explain in a short article, but to help get you started, here are a few things to keep in mind as you get started: - Have the company's earnings and revenue been steadily increasing, or has the business reached maturity? Reading the company's past few [quarterly earnings reports](https://www.fool.com/terms/e/earnings-report/) can provide valuable insights. - If the stock is a dividend payer, does it have a strong track record of increasing its dividend over time? - Is it an industry leader, or at least among the top few players in its industry? - Does the business have a durable, identifiable competitive advantage that should allow it to maintain its market share? ## How to build a portfolio of top stocks I wish I could say that building a portfolio of top stocks is as easy as simply buying the 10 I've discussed here, but there's more to it than that. While all are excellent businesses, not every stock is appropriate for all investors. There's no one-size-fits-all way to build a portfolio of top stocks, but here are some suggestions as you get started: - The list of 10 stocks and the sector top picks discussed above is a good starting point to do your research. - Determine whether a stock is a good fit for your investment time frame and risk tolerance. - For other stocks, evaluate them using criteria from the last section, such as the company's earnings history, dividend track record, and position within its industry. - Limit the percentage of your assets invested in any single company or sector. - Set up regular deposits to your brokerage account and build your positions over time. ## FAQ There are thousands of publicly traded companies you can invest in, not to mention the many [exchange-traded funds (ETFs)](https://www.fool.com/terms/e/etfs/) and [mutual funds](https://www.fool.com/investing/how-to-invest/mutual-funds/) you can buy. So it's not surprising that many investors don't know where to start. The stock market has been volatile so far in 2026 due to the Iran conflict, tariff uncertainty, and fears of a weakening economy, and many stocks look extremely attractive for long-term investors to consider buying. But what are the best stocks to buy in April 2026? Although I can't consult a crystal ball to tell me which stocks will deliver the best returns, I've tried to do the next best thing. In this article, I'll discuss 10 stocks that I think could be great buys for long-term investors looking to put their money to work. Expand ![Airbnb Stock Quote](https://g.foolcdn.com/image/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fg.foolcdn.com%2Fart%2Fcompanylogos%2Fmark%2FABNB.png&w=128&op=resize) ## [NASDAQ: ABNB](https://www.fool.com/quote/nasdaq/abnb/) Airbnb Today's Change (-1.15%) \$-1.66 Current Price \$142.52 ### Key Data Points Market Cap \$86B Day's Range \$141.13 - \$143.96 52wk Range \$110.81 - \$147.25 Volume 37K Avg Vol 4\.4M Gross Margin 72\.27% Expand ![CrowdStrike Stock Quote](https://g.foolcdn.com/image/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fg.foolcdn.com%2Fart%2Fcompanylogos%2Fmark%2FCRWD.png&w=128&op=resize) ## [NASDAQ: CRWD](https://www.fool.com/quote/nasdaq/crwd/) CrowdStrike Today's Change (-4.37%) \$-20.40 Current Price \$446.28 ### Key Data Points Market Cap \$118B Day's Range \$441.80 - \$454.33 52wk Range \$342.72 - \$566.90 Volume 71K Avg Vol 4\.2M Gross Margin 74\.53% Expand ![Apple Stock Quote](https://g.foolcdn.com/image/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fg.foolcdn.com%2Fart%2Fcompanylogos%2Fmark%2FAAPL.png&w=128&op=resize) ## [NASDAQ: AAPL](https://www.fool.com/quote/nasdaq/aapl/) Apple Today's Change (0.12%) \$0.32 Current Price \$273.49 ### Key Data Points Market Cap \$4.0T Day's Range \$273.04 - \$275.77 52wk Range \$193.25 - \$288.62 Volume 629K Avg Vol 46M Gross Margin 47\.33% Dividend Yield 0\.38% Expand ![MercadoLibre Stock Quote](https://g.foolcdn.com/image/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fg.foolcdn.com%2Fart%2Fcompanylogos%2Fmark%2FMELI.png&w=128&op=resize) ## [NASDAQ: MELI](https://www.fool.com/quote/nasdaq/meli/) MercadoLibre Today's Change (-1.86%) \$-34.61 Current Price \$1826.37 ### Key Data Points Market Cap \$94B Day's Range \$1808.24 - \$1845.42 52wk Range \$1593.21 - \$2645.22 Volume 6\.3K Avg Vol 544K Gross Margin 44\.50% Expand ![Intuitive Surgical Stock Quote](https://g.foolcdn.com/image/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fg.foolcdn.com%2Fart%2Fcompanylogos%2Fmark%2FISRG.png&w=128&op=resize) ## [NASDAQ: ISRG](https://www.fool.com/quote/nasdaq/isrg/) Intuitive Surgical Today's Change (-0.55%) \$-2.67 Current Price \$480.95 ### Key Data Points Market Cap \$172B Day's Range \$478.55 - \$489.86 52wk Range \$427.84 - \$603.88 Volume 1M Avg Vol 2M Gross Margin 70\.95% Expand ![Shopify Stock Quote](https://g.foolcdn.com/image/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fg.foolcdn.com%2Fart%2Fcompanylogos%2Fmark%2FSHOP.png&w=128&op=resize) ## [NASDAQ: SHOP](https://www.fool.com/quote/nasdaq/shop/) Shopify Today's Change (-4.99%) \$-6.58 Current Price \$125.38 ### Key Data Points Market Cap \$172B Day's Range \$123.00 - \$130.16 52wk Range \$88.14 - \$182.19 Volume 159K Avg Vol 12M Gross Margin 47\.88% Expand ![Walt Disney Stock Quote](https://g.foolcdn.com/image/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fg.foolcdn.com%2Fart%2Fcompanylogos%2Fmark%2FDIS.png&w=128&op=resize) ## [NYSE: DIS](https://www.fool.com/quote/nyse/dis/) Walt Disney Today's Change (-0.79%) \$-0.83 Current Price \$103.99 ### Key Data Points Market Cap \$186B Day's Range \$103.80 - \$105.05 52wk Range \$86.77 - \$124.69 Volume 83K Avg Vol 11M Gross Margin 31\.61% Dividend Yield 1\.19% Expand ![Berkshire Hathaway Stock Quote](https://g.foolcdn.com/image/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fg.foolcdn.com%2Fart%2Fcompanylogos%2Fmark%2FBRKB.png&w=128&op=resize) ## [NYSE: BRKB](https://www.fool.com/quote/nyse/brkb/) Berkshire Hathaway Today's Change (0.90%) \$4.20 Current Price \$469.60 ### Key Data Points Market Cap \$1.0T Day's Range \$466.72 - \$471.88 52wk Range \$455.19 - \$542.07 Volume 1\.6M Avg Vol 4\.9M Gross Margin 23\.63% Expand ![Amazon Stock Quote](https://g.foolcdn.com/image/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fg.foolcdn.com%2Fart%2Fcompanylogos%2Fmark%2FAMZN.png&w=128&op=resize) ## [NASDAQ: AMZN](https://www.fool.com/quote/nasdaq/amzn/) Amazon Today's Change (0.51%) \$1.31 Current Price \$256.67 ### Key Data Points Market Cap \$2.7T Day's Range \$253.85 - \$258.79 52wk Range \$178.85 - \$258.79 Volume 1M Avg Vol 51M Gross Margin 50\.29% Expand ![Alphabet Stock Quote](https://g.foolcdn.com/image/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fg.foolcdn.com%2Fart%2Fcompanylogos%2Fmark%2FGOOGL.png&w=128&op=resize) ## [NASDAQ: GOOGL](https://www.fool.com/quote/nasdaq/googl/) Alphabet Today's Change (0.27%) \$0.91 Current Price \$340.23 ### Key Data Points Market Cap \$4.1T Day's Range \$338.40 - \$341.95 52wk Range \$147.84 - \$349.00 Volume 243K Avg Vol 32M Gross Margin 59\.68% Dividend Yield 0\.25% | Name and ticker | Current price | Market cap | Industry | |---|---|---|---| | [Airbnb (NASDAQ:ABNB)](https://www.fool.com/quote/nasdaq/abnb/) | \$142.52 | \$86.4 billion | Hotels, Restaurants and Leisure | | [CrowdStrike (NASDAQ:CRWD)](https://www.fool.com/quote/nasdaq/crwd/) | \$446.28 | \$118.4 billion | Software | | [Apple (NASDAQ:AAPL)](https://www.fool.com/quote/nasdaq/aapl/) | \$273.49 | \$4.0 trillion | Technology Hardware, Storage and Peripherals | | [MercadoLibre (NASDAQ:MELI)](https://www.fool.com/quote/nasdaq/meli/) | \$1,826.37 | \$94.3 billion | Multiline Retail | | [Intuitive Surgical (NASDAQ:ISRG)](https://www.fool.com/quote/nasdaq/isrg/) | \$480.95 | \$171.8 billion | Healthcare Equipment and Supplies | | [Shopify (NASDAQ:SHOP)](https://www.fool.com/quote/nasdaq/shop/) | \$125.38 | \$172.1 billion | IT Services | | [Walt Disney (NYSE:DIS)](https://www.fool.com/quote/nyse/dis/) | \$103.99 | \$185.7 billion | Entertainment | | [Berkshire Hathaway (NYSE:BRKB)](https://www.fool.com/quote/nyse/brkb/) | \$469.60 | \$1.0 trillion | Diversified Financial Services | | [Amazon (NASDAQ:AMZN)](https://www.fool.com/quote/nasdaq/amzn/) | \$256.67 | \$2.7 trillion | Multiline Retail | | [Alphabet (NASDAQ:GOOGL)](https://www.fool.com/quote/nasdaq/googl/) | \$340.23 | \$4.1 trillion | Interactive Media and Services | Data as of Apr 23, 2026. Showing 10 of 10 tickers. Few companies have been as successful in disrupting an entire industry as [**Airbnb**](https://www.fool.com/investing/how-to-invest/stocks/how-to-invest-in-airbnb-abnb/) ([ABNB](https://www.fool.com/quote/nasdaq/abnb/) \-1.05%). The company began in 2007 with a few air mattresses on the floor of the co-founders' apartments (from which the company derives its name) and has since evolved into a leader in changing how millions of people view [travel](https://www.fool.com/investing/stock-market/market-sectors/consumer-discretionary/travel-stocks/) accommodations. Airbnb has more than 5 million hosts who list over 8 million properties and experiences on its platform. In the fourth quarter of 2025, nearly 122 million nights and experiences were booked on Airbnb's platform, with a total booking value of over \$20 billion, which represents 16% year-over-year growth. Airbnb is not only massive and growing quickly but also highly profitable. It generated \$4.6 billion in free cash flow and achieved a 38% FCF margin in full-year 2025. Looking forward, Airbnb has \$11 billion in cash and short-term investments on its balance sheet. And it still has a massive growth opportunity. Its overall market opportunity is estimated to be in the trillions of dollars, encompassing both short- and long-term stays and experiences. Additionally, management appears to believe the stock's valuation doesn't accurately reflect the long-term opportunity, given the company's relatively aggressive share repurchase pace. Expand ![Berkshire Hathaway Stock Quote](https://g.foolcdn.com/image/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fg.foolcdn.com%2Fart%2Fcompanylogos%2Fmark%2FBRKA.png&w=128&op=resize) ## [NYSE: BRKA](https://www.fool.com/quote/nyse/brka/) Berkshire Hathaway Today's Change (0.33%) \$2307.00 Current Price \$705287.00 ### Key Data Points Market Cap \$1.0T Day's Range \$702980.00 - \$708000.00 52wk Range \$685150.00 - \$812855.00 Volume 77 Avg Vol 554 Gross Margin 23\.63% Expand ![Alphabet Stock Quote](https://g.foolcdn.com/image/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fg.foolcdn.com%2Fart%2Fcompanylogos%2Fmark%2FGOOG.png&w=128&op=resize) ## [NASDAQ: GOOG](https://www.fool.com/quote/nasdaq/goog/) Alphabet Today's Change (0.35%) \$1.19 Current Price \$338.92 ### Key Data Points Market Cap \$4.1T Day's Range \$337.09 - \$340.15 52wk Range \$149.49 - \$350.15 Volume 153K Avg Vol 21M Gross Margin 59\.68% Dividend Yield 0\.25% ## Why these 10? Before we get to the stocks, let's acknowledge three caveats: - Choosing the best stocks to buy today depends on your personal financial situation. To get a feel for where you stand, read our guide on [how to invest in stocks](https://www.fool.com/investing/how-to-invest/stocks/how-to-buy-stock/). It walks you through topics such as establishing an [emergency fund](https://www.fool.com/terms/e/emergency-fund/), allocating assets, and [choosing the right stocks](https://www.fool.com/investing/stock-market/types-of-stocks/) for you. - I like these stocks as long-term investments, even if a market crash or [bear market](https://www.fool.com/terms/b/bear-market/) arrives. I have absolutely no idea what they'll do over the next few weeks or months. In fact, if [inflation](https://www.fool.com/investing/how-to-invest/inflation/) unexpectedly spikes higher, trade tensions escalate, or the U.S. falls into a deep [recession](https://www.fool.com/investing/how-to-invest/what-to-invest-in-recession/), it's entirely possible that most, or even all, of them could soon decline. - Although I ensured some variety, the list below isn't meant to be a fully diversified portfolio. Instead, these are my highest-conviction long-term stocks to invest in now. The most effective way to diversify your holdings is to build the core of your portfolio around a fund like the [**Vanguard Total World Stock Index Fund ETF**](https://www.fool.com/investing/how-to-invest/etfs/how-to-invest-in-vt-etf/) ([VT](https://www.fool.com/quote/nysemkt/vt/) \-0.19%) or the [**Vanguard S\&P 500 ETF**](https://www.fool.com/investing/how-to-invest/etfs/how-to-invest-in-voo-etf/) ([VOO](https://www.fool.com/quote/nysemkt/voo/) \-0.03%). Now, let's get to my list of the 10 best stocks to [buy and hold](https://www.fool.com/terms/b/buy-and-hold-strategy/) for the long term, followed by the summarized [investment thesis](https://www.fool.com/terms/i/investment-thesis/) for each. ## Top 10 stocks to buy and hold One of my favorite long-term stock investments in the market, [**MercadoLibre**](https://www.fool.com/investing/how-to-invest/stocks/how-to-invest-in-mercadolibre-stock/) ([MELI](https://www.fool.com/quote/nasdaq/meli/) \-1.80%), is often referred to as the Amazon of Latin America, and for good reason. The company operates an [e-commerce marketplace](https://www.fool.com/investing/stock-market/market-sectors/consumer-discretionary/top-ecommerce-companies/) with a dominant presence in some of the region's most populous nations, including Brazil and Argentina. However, there's a lot more to MercadoLibre. It operates a fast-growing [payments platform](https://www.fool.com/terms/a/ach-payment/), Mercado Pago, a logistics service, Mercado Envios, a business lending platform, and more. The marketplace saw \$19.9 billion in merchandise volume in the fourth quarter of 2025, up 37% from the same quarter in 2024. Mercado Pago processes over \$300 billion in annualized payment volume, with three-quarters of that volume coming from outside its e-commerce platform. Both main parts of the business are experiencing rapid growth. And don't overlook Mercado Crédito, the company's young but fast-growing (and highly profitable) lending business. Mercado Crédito has \$12.5 billion in outstanding loan balances. MercadoLibre isn't just the Amazon of Latin America -- it's the Amazon, PayPal, [**Block**](https://www.fool.com/investing/how-to-invest/stocks/how-to-invest-in-block-stock/) ([XYZ](https://www.fool.com/quote/nyse/xyz/) \-3.05%) (owner of Square and Cash App), Shopify, and more, all rolled into one. And it's in a much earlier stage of growth. As the e-commerce and [fintech](https://www.fool.com/investing/stock-market/market-sectors/financials/fintech-stocks/) landscapes in Latin America evolve over the coming years, MercadoLibre could be a major long-term beneficiary. ## 3\. Apple **Apple** ([AAPL](https://www.fool.com/quote/nasdaq/aapl/) \+0.09%) is a company that needs little introduction to most people. It is the largest consumer electronics company in the world, and with products including the iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch, the Mac line of PCs and laptops, and more, it has built an ecosystem of products used by a highly loyal customer base. Recent results show no reason to believe demand is cooling off. In the 2025 holiday quarter, Apple generated more than \$85 billion in iPhone sales alone, a figure management described as "staggering" demand. Another interesting part of Apple's business is its Services unit, which has been the fastest-growing part of the company (and also is a high-margin revenue stream). Just to name a few examples, this includes sales on the App Store and products like Apple Music. It seems like every week, there's another high-profile security breach. The need for [cybersecurity](https://www.fool.com/investing/stock-market/market-sectors/information-technology/cybersecurity-stocks/) solutions certainly isn't getting any smaller. And that's especially true when it comes to cloud-based security. **CrowdStrike** ([CRWD](https://www.fool.com/quote/nasdaq/crwd/) \-4.30%) is leading the charge to keep data secure in the [cloud](https://www.fool.com/terms/c/cloud-computing/). This is a best-in-breed cybersecurity company with a highly effective platform. CrowdStrike collects security data from its numerous users, analyzes it, and utilizes it to automate security across its entire network. This makes the platform highly effective at detecting the newest threats. Plus, the more users adopt CrowdStrike's solutions (known as its Falcon platform), the more effective it becomes. The use of crowdsourced threat data, combined with its leading market share, gives it a competitive advantage over peers. It's worth noting that many investors are worried about the effects of AI disruption on CrowdStrike. For example, as agentic AI technology evolves, could it make cybersecurity platforms more vulnerable to threats? But management sees AI as its biggest *opportunity*. With more than \$5 billion in annual recurring [revenue](https://www.fool.com/terms/r/revenue/) and an 80% subscription gross margin, CrowdStrike's growth has been impressive, but this could be just the beginning. The company sees its current addressable market at \$149 billion in potential revenue and expects that the opportunity could more than double to \$325 billion by 2030. ## 5\. Intuitive Surgical Robot-assisted surgery generally beats shaky human hands. That general thesis hasn't changed significantly since I first noticed [**Intuitive Surgical**](https://www.fool.com/investing/how-to-invest/stocks/how-to-invest-in-intuitive-surgical-stock/) ([ISRG](https://www.fool.com/quote/nasdaq/isrg/) \-0.56%) stock in 2005. The da Vinci Surgical System is the clear market leader, and its "razor and blades" model helps Intuitive generate a recurring stream of revenue. In the fourth quarter of 2025, Intuitive Surgical reported year-over-year revenue growth of 19%, fueled by 18% growth in performed da Vinci procedures. Intuitive Surgical is a dominant player in its space, with approximately 80% global market share. It has lots of room to grow as the adoption of its surgical systems and the number of supported procedures increase over time. This is particularly true in many international markets, where the implementation of robot-assisted surgery could be a long-tailed growth catalyst for this excellent business for decades to come. ## 6\. Shopify [**Shopify**](https://www.fool.com/investing/how-to-invest/stocks/how-to-invest-in-shopify-stock/) ([SHOP](https://www.fool.com/quote/nasdaq/shop/) \-4.71%) operates a platform that enables businesses of all sizes to sell their products online, with a particular focus on empowering smaller businesses and growing alongside them through long-term relationships. Shopify offers a subscription plan starting at \$39 per month for businesses (even less for one-person merchants). The company also provides a range of ancillary services that help businesses operate smoothly, including payment processing solutions and [logistics](https://www.fool.com/terms/l/logistics-in-business/). Shopify's one-stop-shop approach to enabling e-commerce has turned it into a powerhouse. It now has more e-commerce sales flowing through its ecosystem than any company besides Amazon, and Shopify could be just getting started. The platform has generated about \$11.6 billion in revenue over the past four quarters. However, this is just a fraction of its estimated \$153 billion (and growing) market opportunity as more retailers shift their focus to online sales. E-commerce is still in the relatively early stages, making up slightly more than 16% of retail sales in the United States. Shopify's platform has the No. 2 share of e-commerce by total payment volume (second only to Amazon), giving it a powerful ecosystem with [network effect](https://www.fool.com/terms/n/network-effect/) advantages over competitors. ## 7\. Walt Disney The House of Mouse is like the all-weather tires of a portfolio. The pandemic hurt its theme park and movie businesses but helped the Disney+ streaming service, which has grown into a powerhouse for [**Disney**](https://www.fool.com/investing/how-to-invest/stocks/how-to-invest-in-disney-stock/) ([DIS](https://www.fool.com/quote/nyse/dis/) \-0.84%). In fact, six years after launching, Disney+ Core now has more than 130 million paid subscribers, while [Hulu](https://www.fool.com/investing/how-to-invest/stocks/how-to-invest-in-hulu-stock/) adds tens of millions more. Additionally, the market is absorbing price increases with minimal impact on subscriber counts, and Disney's streaming business is now profitable. While consumers are clearly feeling the pressure of inflation, demand for [Disney's theme parks, movies, and cruise line](https://www.fool.com/investing/how-to-invest/stocks/what-does-disney-own/) has been strong. In fact, per-guest revenue in Disney's parks is far greater than in comparable pre-COVID-19 pandemic times, even accounting for inflation, thanks to initiatives that have driven higher in-park spending. Additionally, the company is investing \$60 billion over the course of a decade in its theme parks and cruise line to ensure they remain full for the foreseeable future. With Disney also laser-focused on the profitability of Disney+, Hulu, and ESPN+, this could be a powerful combination of profitable, all-weather revenue streams. In a nutshell, Disney might be the ultimate combination of an in-person experiential stock and a tech-focused growth business. Disney's amazing stable of [intellectual properties](https://www.fool.com/terms/i/intellectual-property/) (the Marvel Cinematic Universe, *Star Wars*, ESPN, Pixar, etc.) and its cash-machine theme park business give it a margin of safety that makes it perhaps the safest stock on this list. And it still has tremendous profit-growth potential as newer areas of its business evolve. Although most of this list is made up of [growth stocks](https://www.fool.com/investing/stock-market/types-of-stocks/growth-stocks/), or at least stocks that have some exciting growth drivers, this is the relatively boring [value pick](https://www.fool.com/investing/stock-market/types-of-stocks/value-stocks/) of the bunch (but in the best possible way). [Berkshire Hathaway](https://www.fool.com/investing/how-to-invest/stocks/how-to-invest-in-berkshire-hathaway-stock/) ([BRK.A](https://www.fool.com/quote/nyse/brk-a/) \+0.33%) ([BRK.B](https://www.fool.com/quote/nyse/brk-b/) \+0.84%) owns a collection of about 60 subsidiaries, including household names such as GEICO, Duracell, and Dairy Queen, among others. Berkshire also owns a portfolio of common stocks -- worth about \$310 billion as of March 2026 -- that includes massive stakes in [**Apple**](https://www.fool.com/investing/how-to-invest/stocks/how-to-invest-in-apple-stock/) ([AAPL](https://www.fool.com/quote/nasdaq/aapl/) \+0.09%), [**Bank of America**](https://www.fool.com/investing/how-to-invest/stocks/how-to-invest-in-bank-of-america-stock/) ([BAC](https://www.fool.com/quote/nyse/bac/) \+0.20%), [**Chevron**](https://www.fool.com/investing/how-to-invest/stocks/how-to-invest-in-chevron-stock/) ([CVX](https://www.fool.com/quote/nyse/cvx/) \-0.16%), [**American Express**](https://www.fool.com/investing/how-to-invest/stocks/how-to-invest-in-american-express-stock/) ([AXP](https://www.fool.com/quote/nyse/axp/) \-3.65%), and [**Coca-Cola**](https://www.fool.com/investing/how-to-invest/stocks/how-to-invest-in-coca-cola-stock/) ([KO](https://www.fool.com/quote/nyse/ko/) \+2.35%), as well as positions in dozens of other companies. Many were particularly savvy investments, such as the Bank of America stake, which resulted from a [preferred stock](https://www.fool.com/terms/p/preferred-stocks/) deal made in the wake of the financial crisis. In addition to its businesses and stock portfolio, Berkshire also had approximately \$373 billion in cash and short-term investments as of the end of 2025, providing it with considerable financial flexibility to capitalize on opportunities as they arise. Berkshire is putting some of that cash to work, agreeing to buy **Occidental Petroleum**'s ([OXY](https://www.fool.com/quote/nyse/oxy/) \+0.34%) petrochemical unit, OxyChem, in October 2025 for \$9.7 billion. That's its biggest deal since 2022, when [Warren Buffett](https://www.fool.com/investing/how-to-invest/famous-investors/warren-buffett/)'s company bought insurance company Alleghany for \$11.6 billion. Berkshire continues to produce market-beating returns in most years despite its massive size. And while Berkshire certainly won't produce the roughly 20% annualized return it has produced from the time Buffett took the helm in 1964 through the end of 2025, there's no reason to believe it won't continue to outpace the [**S\&P 500**](https://www.fool.com/investing/stock-market/indexes/sp-500/) ([^GSPC](https://www.fool.com/quote/snpindex/^gspc/) \-0.07%) index for the foreseeable future. In fact, the company recently reached an impressive milestone by becoming the first non-technology company to reach a trillion-dollar market cap. Buffett recently stepped down as CEO, but the company is in good hands with new leader Greg Abel. Berkshire's winning culture is likely to live on for decades, even in its post-Buffett era. ## 9\. Amazon [**Amazon**](https://www.fool.com/investing/how-to-invest/stocks/how-to-invest-in-amazon-stock/) ([AMZN](https://www.fool.com/quote/nasdaq/amzn/) \+0.51%) doesn't really need much of an elevator pitch for most people. The company maintains a dominant market share in the U.S. e-commerce market. And its Amazon Web Services (AWS) cloud platform is also a market leader, with a significant lead over the other two large players in the space, [**Microsoft**](https://www.fool.com/investing/how-to-invest/stocks/how-to-invest-in-microsoft-stock/) ([MSFT](https://www.fool.com/quote/nasdaq/msft/) \-3.29%) and [**Alphabet**](https://www.fool.com/investing/how-to-invest/stocks/how-to-invest-in-google-stock/) ([GOOG](https://www.fool.com/quote/nasdaq/goog/) \+0.34%) ([GOOGL](https://www.fool.com/quote/nasdaq/googl/) \+0.27%). However, there is more growth potential than you might think. We're still a long way from maximizing e-commerce adoption, as it accounts for only a little more than 16% of all U.S. retail sales. The cloud industry is relatively young and expected to roughly quadruple in size to a \$2.3 trillion market by 2032. Amazon also has significant potential in other areas, including [healthcare](https://www.fool.com/investing/stock-market/market-sectors/healthcare/), [grocery stores](https://www.fool.com/investing/stock-market/market-sectors/consumer-staples/food-stocks/), neighborhood markets, and more. ## 10\. Alphabet ## Top stocks by sector In addition to my overall top 10, here's a brief list of my current favorite stocks to buy for the long term from each of the 11 S\&P sectors. Some appear on the list above, but some sectors weren't represented, so I'll offer a top pick in each sector. Also, I've included links to The Motley Fool's top stocks pages for each individual sector, if you're trying to focus on specific industries in your portfolio. - [**Information technology**](https://www.fool.com/investing/stock-market/market-sectors/information-technology/)**:** CrowdStrike - [**Healthcare:**](https://www.fool.com/investing/stock-market/market-sectors/healthcare/) Intuitive Surgical - [**Financials:**](https://www.fool.com/investing/stock-market/market-sectors/financials/) Berkshire Hathaway - [**Consumer discretionary:**](https://www.fool.com/investing/stock-market/market-sectors/consumer-discretionary/) MercadoLibre - [**Communications**](https://www.fool.com/investing/stock-market/market-sectors/communication/)**:** Alphabet - [**Industrials:**](https://www.fool.com/investing/stock-market/market-sectors/industrials/) **Waste Management** ([WM](https://www.fool.com/quote/nyse/wm/) \+1.88%) - [**Consumer staples**](https://www.fool.com/investing/stock-market/market-sectors/consumer-staples/)**: Costco** ([COST](https://www.fool.com/quote/nasdaq/cost/) \+0.81%) - [**Energy**](https://www.fool.com/investing/stock-market/market-sectors/energy/)**: Chevron** ([CVX](https://www.fool.com/quote/nyse/cvx/) \-0.16%) - [**Utilities:**](https://www.fool.com/investing/stock-market/market-sectors/utilities/) **NextEra Energy** ([NEE](https://www.fool.com/quote/nyse/nee/) \+7.27%) - [**Real Estate**](https://www.fool.com/investing/stock-market/market-sectors/real-estate-investing/best-stocks/)**: Realty Income** ([O](https://www.fool.com/quote/nyse/o/) \+0.87%) - [**Materials**](https://www.fool.com/investing/stock-market/market-sectors/materials/)**: Eagle Materials** ([EXP](https://www.fool.com/quote/nyse/exp/) \+2.23%) ## Factors influencing top stocks There isn't just one factor -- or even a defined set of factors -- that make a stock a "top stock" to buy. But there are a few common things to look for: - A leader in its industry (or close to it) - A large opportunity for future growth - A reasonable [valuation](https://www.fool.com/terms/v/valuation/) - An identifiable competitive advantage - Stable (and preferably growing) profitability ## How to use this stock list If you're just starting out on your investing journey (or want a sanity check), please read through our guide on how to invest in stocks (mentioned at the top of this article). It covers the basics, from getting started to determining your personal investing strategy and how much of your money to [invest in stocks](https://www.fool.com/investing/how-to-invest/stocks/how-to-buy-stock/). Although I'm bullish on each of these stocks and think they are good investments to buy right now, they might not all be the best choices for investors without established, [diversified portfolios](https://www.fool.com/investing/how-to-invest/portfolio-diversification/). Even the most stable companies on this list aren't immune to stock price volatility, especially over short periods. For this reason, if you're just getting started, you'll also want to see our list of the [five top tips for investing in stocks for beginners](https://www.fool.com/investing/how-to-invest/stocks/). To be sure, I think the 10 stocks discussed here are some of the best long-term stock investments you can buy now. But it's wise to start with the stocks that speak to you and feel free to ignore the ones that don't. ## Benefits and risks of investing in top stocks Investing in these top stocks has its share of pros and cons. Some of the benefits include: - **High growth potential:** These companies have the potential to grow revenue and earnings well above average in the coming years. - **Strong return potential:** Strong growth rates position these companies to deliver robust stock price gains. - **Capitalizing on key growth megatrends:** Many of the companies on this list are leaders in capitalizing on growth megatrends such as cybersecurity, [artificial intelligence (AI)](https://www.fool.com/terms/a/artificial-intelligence/), e-commerce, financial technology, and cloud computing. On the other hand, some potential risks to consider include: - **Elevated valuations:** Many of these companies trade at valuations above the market average. That could limit their upside potential if these companies don't grow as fast as investors anticipate. - **Volatility:** Many of these companies will be more volatile than the broader market. ## Related investing topics
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