On December 17, Lori Calvasina, RBC Capital Markets head of US equity strategy research, joined ‘Squawk Box’ on CNBC to discuss what to expect from markets in 2026. Calvasina noted that while the current year has been positive for markets, it has felt like a scary ride, specifically citing the April situation with the tariffs that caused significant market anxiety. She admitted that she personally finds the current market position at the top of the next hill somewhat unsettling, though she maintains a constructive view. She expressed that she believes 2026 will be a good year, although she also mentioned she would have preferred a drawdown larger than the recent 5% dip to remove more froth from the market. RBC Capital Markets has established a 12-month price target for the S&P 500 of 7750, a figure released around December 1. While this initially represented a 14% gain, the recent market rally has slightly reduced the remaining projected return. Her broader modeling suggests a range from a conservative 7200 (based on GDP forecasts and valuation work) up to a more bullish 8000.

Regarding corporate performance, Calvasina emphasized a bottom-up consensus approach and argued that analyzing the market stock-by-stock is superior to macro-level guessing on specific sector margins. She notes that a 13% earnings growth forecast is not heroic and that her 7750 price target implies very little multiple expansion, which means that the market will be primarily driven by the earnings environment. While upward earnings revisions are not as strong as they were during the summer, she describes the current moves as healthy. Additionally, Calvasina observed that while there is angst surrounding AI, investors are looking for cheap sectors where AI can enhance long-term productivity. She reports being pleasantly surprised during the last reporting season to see tangible examples of AI benefits. She also acknowledged that part of the current market jitters stems from the experimental phase of AI. Finally, regarding risks for 2026, she states that the market should be fine as long as a recession is avoided.

That being said, we’re here with a list of the 10 best high volume stocks to buy right now.

Our Methodology

We sifted through Yahoo’s most active stocks list and compiled a list of stocks that had the highest average three-month volumes as well as intraday trading volumes. We then selected 10 stocks that were the most popular among elite hedge funds and that analysts were bullish on. The stocks are ranked in ascending order of the number of hedge funds that have stakes in them, as of Q3 2025.

Note: All data was sourced on December 19. 

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10 Best High Volume Stocks to Buy Right Now

10. Hecla Mining Company (NYSE:HL)

Volume as of December 19: 139.790  million

Average Volume (3-Month): 21.168 million

Number of Hedge Fund Holders: 25

Hecla Mining Company (NYSE:HL) is one of the best high volume stocks to buy right now. On November 25, CIBC raised the firm’s price target on Hecla Mining to $16.50 from $15 and maintained a Neutral rating on the shares. This sentiment followed the exploration update by the company. After pausing Nevada production in 2019 to address cost and operational issues, Hecla’s recent exploration success changed the narrative. The firm believes that the company can now use its standing infrastructure to resume operations more affordably.

On November 24, Hecla Mining announced a high-grade gold discovery at its Midas Project in Nevada. First-pass drilling on the two-mile Pogo Trend yielded visible gold, returning 0.95 oz/ton gold over 2.2 feet, including a high-grade intercept of 6.42 oz/ton gold. The company also successfully traced the Sinter Vein across a 750-foot fault offset, confirming the system remains open for expansion. Because Midas already features a permitted 1,200 tpd mill and tailings facility, these discoveries offer a low-capital path to restarting production.

Additionally, the Aurora Project in Nevada received federal FAST-41 Transparency status to expedite permitting. A final decision is expected by January 2026, which would allow Hecla to begin drill testing high-priority targets later that year. The project includes a 600 tpd mill and historical underground production grades of 2.24 oz/ton gold, further strengthening the company’s Nevada pipeline.

Across its other districts, Hecla reported continued success in expanding known mineralization. At Keno Hill in the Yukon, a potential new ore shoot at the Bermingham Deposit returned 40.4 oz/ton silver over 12.5 feet, confirming that high-grade mineralization extends deep below current reserves. Meanwhile, at Greens Creek in Alaska, drilling extended the Gallagher zone by 550 feet and the Northern 200 South zone by 150 feet. Both areas remain open, supporting Hecla Mining’s long-term objectives for mine life extension.

Hecla Mining Company (NYSE:HL), together with its subsidiaries, provides precious and base metals in the US, Canada, Japan, Korea, and China.

9. Plug Power Inc. (NASDAQ:PLUG)

Volume as of December 19: 141.751 million

Average Volume (3-Month): 135.640 million

Number of Hedge Fund Holders: 27

Plug Power Inc. (NASDAQ:PLUG) is one of the best high volume stocks to buy right now. On December 1, Plug Power commenced its first-ever liquid hydrogen supply contract with NASA, marking a milestone for the company’s entry into the aerospace sector. Plug Power will supply up to 218,000 kilograms (~480,000 pounds) of liquid hydrogen to support mission-critical operations. The contract is part of a larger procurement initiative, carries a total value of ~$2.8 million, and is slated to run through November 30, 2030, following a structure that includes a 2-year base period and three 1-year options.

The fuel is destined for Ohio’s NASA Glenn Research Center in Cleveland and the Neil A. Armstrong Test Facility in Sandusky. The award underscores Plug Power’s ability to meet the space agency’s stringent requirements for high-purity hydrogen to ensure the reliability of rocket engines and aeronautical research. The partnership serves as a validation of the company’s technical capabilities, as NASA is one of the world’s most demanding consumers of liquid hydrogen, using more than 37 million pounds of the fuel annually. The move also opens up the rapidly growing space industry for Plug Power, which is projected to reach a $1 trillion valuation in the coming years.

The company will use its own dedicated cryogenic transport fleet and its expanding national hydrogen production network. The network currently includes active facilities in Georgia, Tennessee, and Louisiana, which provide a combined production capacity of roughly 40 tons per day. This distributed infrastructure offers built-in redundancy and supply security, ensuring consistent uptime for NASA alongside Plug’s existing industrial and mobility customers.

Plug Power Inc. (NASDAQ:PLUG) develops hydrogen fuel cell product solutions in North America, Europe, Asia, and internationally.