Stocks and Set-ups I Like Heading Into 2026
High-conviction picks
2023, 2024, and 2025 have all been great years, with the SixSigmaCapital portfolio delivering a TWR of 392.9% and a CAGR of 72.9%. I encourage you to review the most recent monthly portfolio and performance update below:
Looking forward, I generally anticipate a move away from crowded AI names. The themes featured in my list focus on AI beneficiaries, Healthcare, Value, Emerging Markets, and ‘Main Street’ (Consumer and Retail). I am not suggesting that AI cannot perform well, but I believe one has to pick their spots. For example, I would rather buy NVDA on pullbacks than an unprofitable AI data centre company that bears GPU depreciation risk.
I have highlighted 11 stocks in my list, but since I cannot include every stock, some notable mentions and alternatives to review include: META, EEM, MELI, FOUR, REGN, LLY, LULU, CMG, and SBUX. Last but not least, I include a Cash Position for the optionality it offers.
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We will now take a closer look at the stocks and setups I like heading into 2026.