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Best stocks in the US: Top picks for October 2021
These US-listed stocks are well worth watching in the year ahead.
If you’re feeling bullish about stocks in 2021, but you’re not sure where to start, this list of 20 Nasdaq and NYSE stocks may be worth watching. We will update it monthly based on the results of our proprietary ranking system.
Finder’s list of the best US stocks is updated monthly based on the results of our proprietary ranking system.
The algorithm was last updated 27 January 2021. This list and data was compiled September 28, 2021.
US stocks to watch in 2021
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What you should know before buying stocks
There’s no single winning strategy to finding what experts might call the best performing US stocks on the NYSE and Nasdaq, because the most important considerations are your own goals and circumstances. But that shouldn’t discourage you from doing your homework and investing.
Whether you care more about short-term capital gains or long-term dividend growth, it’s important to know whether a stock is performing well, making a profit, paying dividends or going backwards. Always remember that past performance does not guarantee future results. Investments can go up and down in value.
The information provided here is general in nature. It is not personal financial advice, and your personal objectives, financial situation and needs have not been taken into consideration. The best Canadian stocks listed on this page may not be the best investments for you. So you should do your own research, and speak with an investment professional if in doubt.
How are US stocks performing in October 2021?
US stocks continue on an impressive run in 2021. The NYSE Composite is up 12.22% year to date and 24.97% from October 2020. The Nasdaq Composite is slightly ahead this year with a 12.43% gain, and it beats the NYSE with an overall 27.50% gain since October 2020.
1. Texas Pacific Land (TPL)
Texas Pacific Land Corporation engages in the land and resource management, and water services and operations businesses.
- Energy
- Exchange: NYSE
- Dividend yield: 0.77%
- Price-earnings (P/E) ratio: 50.94
2. Grupo Aeroportuario del Sureste S. A. B. de C. V (ASR)
Grupo Aeroportuario del Sureste, S. A. B. de C. V. holds concessions to operate, maintain, and develop airports in the southeast region of Mexico.
- Industrials
- Exchange: NYSE
- Dividend yield: 4.4%
- Price-earnings (P/E) ratio: 41.00
3. Santander Consumer USA Holdings (SC)
Santander Consumer USA Holdings Inc. , a specialized consumer finance company, provides vehicle finance and third-party servicing in the United States.
- Financial Services
- Exchange: NYSE
- Dividend yield: 1.59%
- Price-earnings (P/E) ratio: 4.55
4. The Charles Schwab Corporation (SCHW)
The Charles Schwab Corporation, through its subsidiaries, provides wealth management, securities brokerage, banking, asset management, custody, and financial advisory services.
- Financial Services
- Exchange: NYSE
- Dividend yield: 0.98%
- Price-earnings (P/E) ratio: 31.58
5. Garmin (GRMN)
Garmin Ltd. designs, develops, manufactures, markets, and distributes a range of navigation, communication, and information devices in the Americas, the Asia Pacific, Australian Continent, Europe, the Middle East, and Africa
- Technology
- Exchange: NASDAQ
- Dividend yield: 1.56%
- Price-earnings (P/E) ratio: 28.16
6. Intuitive Surgical (ISRG)
Intuitive Surgical, Inc. , together with its subsidiaries, designs, develops, manufactures, and markets da Vinci surgical systems, and related instruments and accessories in the United States and internationally.
- Healthcare
- Exchange: NASDAQ
- Dividend yield: N/A
- Price-earnings (P/E) ratio: 77.90
7. Monolithic Power Systems (MPWR)
Monolithic Power Systems, Inc. designs, develops, and markets integrated power semiconductor solutions and power delivery architectures for computing and storage, automotive, industrial, communications, and consumer applications markets.
- Technology
- Exchange: NASDAQ
- Dividend yield: 0.42%
- Price-earnings (P/E) ratio: 123.66
8. Ares Management Corporation (ARES)
Ares Management Corporation is an investment management company that covers equities, credits, real estates, financial planning and investment advisory services.
- Financials
- Exchange: NYSE
- Dividend yield: 2.43%
- Price-earnings (P/E) ratio: 50.98
9. The Blackstone Group (BX)
The Blackstone Group Inc. is an alternative asset management firm specializing in real estate, private equity, hedge fund solutions, credit, secondary funds of funds, public debt and equity and multi-asset class strategies.
- Financial Services
- Exchange: NYSE
- Dividend yield: 2.38%
- Price-earnings (P/E) ratio: 19.47
10. Citigroup Inc (C)
Citigroup Inc. , a diversified financial services holding company, provides various financial products and services to consumers, corporations, governments, and institutions in North America, Latin America, Asia, Europe, the Middle East, and Africa.
- Financial Services
- Exchange: NYSE
- Dividend yield: 3%
- Price-earnings (P/E) ratio: 7.05
11. Celanese Corporation (CE)
Celanese Corporation, a technology and specialty materials company, manufactures and sells high performance engineered polymers in the United States and internationally.
- Basic Materials
- Exchange: NYSE
- Dividend yield: 1.69%
- Price-earnings (P/E) ratio: 7.14
12. Comerica (CMA)
Comerica Incorporated, through its subsidiaries, provides various financial products and services. It operates through Commercial Bank, Retail Bank, Wealth Management, and Finance segments.
- Financial Services
- Exchange: NYSE
- Dividend yield: 3.52%
- Price-earnings (P/E) ratio: 10.27
13. Capital One Financial Corporation (COF)
Capital One Financial operates as the holding company for Capital One Bank and provides financial products and services in the United States, Canada, and the United Kingdom.
- Credit services
- Exchange: NYSE
- Dividend yield: 0.62%
- Price-earnings (P/E) ratio: 6.54
14. Discover Financial Services (DFS)
Discover Financial Services, through its subsidiaries, operates as a digital banking and payment services company in the United States.
- Credit services
- Exchange: NYSE
- Dividend yield: 1.43%
- Price-earnings (P/E) ratio: 8.03
15. Ecopetrol S.A (EC)
Ecopetrol S. A. operates as an integrated oil and gas company. The company operates through three segments: Exploration and Production; Transport and Logistics; and Refining, Petrochemical and Biofuels.
- Energy
- Exchange: NYSE
- Dividend yield: 0.22%
- Price-earnings (P/E) ratio: 6.18
16. The Estée Lauder Companies (EL)
The Estée Lauder Companies Inc. manufactures, markets, and sells skin care, makeup, fragrance, and hair care products worldwide. The company offers a range of skin care products, including moisturizers, serums, cleansers, toners, body care, exfoliators, acne care and oil correctors, facial masks, cleansing devices, and sun care products; and makeup products.
- Consumer Defensive
- Exchange: NYSE
- Dividend yield: 0.64%
- Price-earnings (P/E) ratio: 41.16
17. KeyCorp (KEY)
KeyCorp operates as the holding company for KeyBank National Association that provides various retail and commercial banking products and services in the United States.
- Financial Services
- Exchange: NYSE
- Dividend yield: 3.53%
- Price-earnings (P/E) ratio: 9.07
18. Loews Corporation (L)
Loews Corporation provides commercial property and casualty insurance in the United States and internationally. The company offers specialty insurance products, such as management and professional liability, and other coverage products; surety and fidelity bonds; property insurance products that include property, marine, and boiler and machinery coverages; and casualty insurance products.
- Financial Services
- Exchange: NYSE
- Dividend yield: 0.48%
- Price-earnings (P/E) ratio: 9.25
19. PerkinElmer (PKI)
PerkinElmer produces analytical instruments, genetic testing and diagnostic tools, medical imaging components, software and medical instruments.
- Healthcare
- Exchange: NYSE
- Dividend yield: 0.16%
- Price-earnings (P/E) ratio: 17.04
20. The PNC Financial Services Group (PNC)
The PNC Financial Services Group, Inc. operates as a diversified financial services company in the United States. It operates through three segments: Retail Banking, Corporate & Institutional Banking, and Asset Management Group.
- Financial Services
- Exchange: NYSE
- Dividend yield: 2.38%
- Price-earnings (P/E) ratio: 14.77
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