When markets are tumultuous and index investing isn’t paying off, one of the best strategies is to buy trending or rising stocks. When a stock is consistently going up while the broad market is struggling, it can be a sign of confidence from institutional investors. In other words, despite market and economic challenges, the smart money sees something it likes and is buying.
The stocks on today’s list fit that bill. All five are trending strongly to the upside and significantly beating the market. These companies seem to be immune to the chaos and disorder that’s been such a drag on the market as a whole. They’ve all been rising steadily and, although no one can predict the future, none seem to be slowing down. Lists of this kind are not meant to be a substitute for sound financial advice or in-depth research, but they are a great place for interested investors to begin.
This post originally appeared at U.S. News & World Report.