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Top Pros' Top Picks 1/7/26
Mike Larson
January 07, 2026
Mike Larson | Editor-in-Chief
Today, I’m mixing things up a bit...for a VERY good reason. Our flagship annual report – the MoneyShow 2026 Top Picks Report – has just been released. And I don’t want you to miss out on the critical intelligence it contains!
This massive report contains 68 investing ideas for 2026 – from 39 of our top MoneyShow experts. It’s the culmination of a decades-long project, whereby each year we survey leading analysts, money managers, strategists, newsletter editors, and other contributing experts. We ask them to submit their best growth and income recommendations for the next 12 months, then publish a comprehensive report with the picks in early January.
You can access a FREE COPY of the 2026 edition by tapping the image or link below…
We cast a wide net in this project — and the result is a wide range of stocks and ETFs. From growth to value stocks, mega-caps to micro-caps, they’re always an interesting bunch.
The 2026 contributors represent firms as diverse as SlateStone Wealth, Argus Research, Luma Financial, Navellier & Associates, and Great Hill Capital…and publications as unique in their approach to the markets as Safe Money Report, Cabot Stock of the Week, Medical Technology Stock Letter, Sure Dividend, and Contra the Heard.
In 2025, the metals and mining stocks our experts picked almost swept the top ten spots when it came to pick performance. That’s no surprise given the incredibly powerful run in many natural resources like gold, silver, and base metals. A handful of technology, financial, and “special situation” stocks from last year’s report also turned in very respectable performances.
What stands out in the 2026 edition? Yes, some of our expert contributors picked metals names again. But you’ll also read about enticing financial stocks, including niche and high-yield plays…deep value names in a few different sectors…high-octane growth and tech stocks…and beaten-down REITs that offer solid income and turnaround potential.
In short, our contributing experts aren’t just sticking with trends and sectors that worked in 2025. They’re looking to help you capitalize on new trends and sectors for the new year. Given my view that the market is broadening out, and that opportunities are multiplying, that makes a whole lot of sense.
Bottom line: I encourage you to download a complimentary copy of the MoneyShow 2026 Top Picks Report. Read it cover to cover. Use the research of our experts as a jumping-off point for your own. Then decide which stocks and ETFs might be a good fit for you, given your personal risk tolerance and investing goals.
Over the next several weeks, we will also be releasing a pair of picks each day in your Top Pros Top Picks newsletter! That will make it easy to sample some of our experts’ best ideas each day. Feel free to share these newsletter updates with family, friends, and colleagues so their portfolios can benefit, too.
S&P 500 6,944.82 (+0.62%) ↑ | VIX 15.09 (+2.31%) ↑ |
Dow Jones Industrial Average 49,462.08 (+0.99%) ↑ | Gold $4,449.10 per ounce (-1.05%) ↓ |
Nasdaq Composite 23,547.17 (+0.65%) ↑ | Oil $56.53 per barrel (-1.05%) ↓ |
We’ve turned the page to 2026. But in this special MoneyShow MoneyMasters Podcast roundtable from late 2025, the experts behind several of last year’s top-performing “Top Picks” weigh in on what drove their success. They cover why they chose the stocks they did, whether they can continue to perform in the new year, and how they see the market environment evolving. It’s timely and actionable intelligence you won’t want to miss!
Top Picks 2026: PayPal Holdings Inc. (PYPL)
👉️ TICKER: PYPL
One of our highest-conviction ideas heading into 2026 is PayPal Holdings Inc. (PYPL), the world’s largest two-sided payments network with more than 438 million active accounts. While the price action implies permanent impairment, the fundamentals tell a very different story, notes Tom Hayes, editor of HedgeFundTips.
Top Picks 2026: Red Cat Holdings Inc. (RCAT)
👉️ TICKER: RCAT
The US defense budget is in a structural uptrend. Even with all the political theatrics over deficits, Congress keeps pouring more money into munitions, drones, electronic warfare, and space — what I call Next-Gen Defense. That’s where Red Cat Holdings Inc. (RCAT) comes in, advises Sean Brodrick, editor at Weiss Ratings Daily.
📅 📈 Higher stocks in January is good news for the rest of the year. The data behind Wall Street's "January effect." (Opening Bell Daily)
