On June 16, Stephanie Link, Hightower Advisors’ chief investment strategist and portfolio manager, joined CNBC’s ‘Squawk Box’ to discuss the latest market trends. Link discussed how she was trying to navigate the situation, now that a major conflict in the Middle East had emerged at the time, and thereby acknowledged that some weeks were difficult. She felt they were gradually resolving many uncertainties, despite the ongoing issues, which could still lead to significant developments. She highlighted progress in addressing concerns such as inflation and noted that while it was not yet at the Fed’s target for rate cuts, it had significantly decreased from 9% 2.5 years ago to 2.1% now. Link also mentioned that tariffs seemed less threatening.
She also pointed out that the GDP remained robust. The Atlanta Fed tracker indicated a 3.8% growth rate the week before. Link suggested smoothing out the GDP figures by averaging the first and second quarters, which would result in ~2% growth. Link also acknowledged that defense stocks had seen increased interest the week before, but she believed this was a temporary phenomenon. She emphasized that investment decisions in energy or defense should not be solely based on the Middle East conflict. Link reiterated her two favorite themes for long-term investments: cybersecurity and AI. She anticipated massive consolidation within the cybersecurity industry and noted that there are 4,000 public and private cybersecurity companies, none of which communicate with each other. She even suggested that cybersecurity might become a larger sector than AI.
That being said, we’re here with a list of the 10 best NYSE stocks to buy for long term investment.
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Methodology
We sifted through the Finviz stock screener and financial media reports to compile a list of the top NYSE stocks that have grown their sales by over 15% in the past 3 years. We then selected the 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 Q1 2025.
Why are we interested in the stocks that hedge funds pile into? The reason is simple: our research has shown that we can outperform the market by imitating the top stock picks of the best hedge funds. Our quarterly newsletter’s strategy selects 14 small-cap and large-cap stocks every quarter and has returned 373.4% since May 2014, beating its benchmark by 218 percentage points (see more details here).
10 Best NYSE Stocks to Buy for Long Term Investment
10. Shift4 Payments Inc.(NYSE:FOUR)
3-Year Revenue CAGR: 31.40%
Number of Hedge Fund Holders: 40
Shift4 Payments Inc.(NYSE:FOUR) is one of the best NYSE stocks to buy for long term investment. In May, UATP, which is a global payment network, announced a partnership with Shift4, which will involve Shift4 integrating UATP’s patented technology to enhance its payment infrastructure specifically for the global travel market.
UATP is a global payment solution collectively owned and operated by various airlines worldwide. It is widely accepted by thousands of merchants for payments related to air travel, rail services, and travel agencies. The network facilitates connections between airlines and Alternative Forms of Payment and broadens their reach and stimulates incremental sales globally.
UATP accounts are accepted for corporate business travel globally by airlines, travel agencies, and Amtrak. Accounts are currently issued by a range of airlines, which include Aeromexico, Air Canada, American Airlines, British Airways (via AirPlus International), Delta Air Lines, Etihad Airways, Japan Airlines, Qantas Airways, Turkish Airlines, and United Airlines.
Shift4 Payments Inc.(NYSE:FOUR) provides software and payment processing solutions in the US and internationally.
9. Hims & Hers Health Inc. (NYSE:HIMS)
3-Year Revenue CAGR: 77.17%
Number of Hedge Fund Holders: 41
Hims & Hers Health Inc. (NYSE:HIMS) is one of the best NYSE stocks to buy for long term investment. On June 3, Hims & Hers Health announced its agreement to acquire ZAVA, which is a leading European digital health platform. The acquisition will expand Hims & Hers’ international presence.
In the upcoming quarters, Hims & Hers plans to establish its own branded presence in European markets by using ZAVA’s robust platform. ZAVA currently serves over 1.3 million active customers and conducted ~2.3 million consultations in 2024 across the UK, Germany, France, and Ireland.
Hims & Hers intends to introduce a new dimension of personalized digital health in Europe and offer tailored care across dermatology, weight loss, sexual health, and mental health. The expansion will include access to British, German, and French healthcare providers who will deliver services in local languages to ensure a localized experience. While specific offerings and their rollout will be announced in the coming months, the deal is expected to commence by 2026.
Hims & Hers Health Inc. (NYSE:HIMS) is a telehealth platform that connects consumers to licensed healthcare professionals in the US, the UK, and internationally.