In this article, we will discuss the 10 Best Up and Coming Stocks to Buy for the Next 3 Years.
On May 28, Mary Ann Bartels, Sanctuary Wealth Chief Investment Strategist, appeared on CNBC’s ‘Squawk Box’ to discuss how long the current secular bull market could last, the opportunity to divest outside the US, and her long-term market outlook with the hosts. While the S&P 500 has already reached her year-end target of 7,500, she declines to raise it, instead focusing on her long-term projection for the index to reach between 10,000 and 13,000 by 2029 or 2030. Bartels explained that this peak would mark the end of the current secular bull market, which she believes began in 2013, to be followed by a secular bear market lasting 15 to 20 years. When asked what triggers the end of a secular bull market, she noted that it is typically not high prices alone but various systemic factors, citing the 2000 tech bubble and the 2007 peak leading into the Great Financial Crisis as examples.
Bartels clarified her perspective on market history, noting that the S&P 500 had been in a secular bear market from 2000 to 2013, characterized by a sideways trading range where the index could not break out and hold new highs. She asserted that the broader secular bull market has actually been ongoing since 1981, punctuated by the misery of the 1970s, during which the market struggled to recover from the 1969 peak until 1982.
She identified that the current economy has entered a new inflationary cycle consisting of three phases. The market is currently in the inflation boost phase, where rising prices support revenue and earnings, particularly evident in the tech sector. While Bartels anticipates a squeeze as inflation continues, she believes that equities can perform well until the environment reaches hyperinflation. She advised that investors do not necessarily need to be out of the market by 2030, but rather should rotate away from tech toward new leadership, which she believes will include small-cap stocks, commodities, energy, and international markets. She emphasized that Japan, Europe, and emerging markets are poised for a secular bull market, offering a historic opportunity for US investors to diversify internationally.
Bartels emphasized that her goal is to prevent client panic and encourage them to remain invested. She explained that detecting the market peak is challenging and involves monitoring for euphoria, high valuations, and extraordinary leverage in the system. When questioned about the risk of being a perma-bear who misses out on gains by exiting the market too early, Bartels reinforced the importance of maintaining a diversified portfolio rather than holding concentrated positions. She concluded by reaffirming that technology and semiconductors will continue to drive market leadership until the decade’s end, at which point the leadership shift will signal the market peak.
Our Methodology
We used screeners to identify stocks that have gone public in the last 5 years, and are expected to grow their earnings by at least 30% over the next 5 years. We limited our final selection to companies that have recently reported noteworthy developments likely to impact investor sentiment. These stocks are also popular among analysts and elite hedge funds.
Note: All data was sourced on June 15.
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10 Best Up and Coming Stocks to Buy for the Next 3 Years
10. Ivanhoe Electric Inc. (NYSE:IE)
Number of Hedge Fund Holders: 34
Ivanhoe Electric Inc. (NYSE:IE) is one of the best up and coming stocks to buy for the next 3 years. On May 11, Ivanhoe Electric announced its intent to acquire a Crossover XRE Tunnel Boring Machine/TBM and material handling system from The Robbins Company. The machine, which was previously used in Australia, will be refurbished in the US and initially deployed for decline development at the Santa Cruz Copper Project in Arizona.
This state-of-the-art technology is designed to operate through diverse and challenging ground conditions, offering a safer and more efficient alternative to traditional methods. The system will create a permanent, steel-reinforced concrete tunnel and includes an integrated conveyor to manage material handling both during development and future production phases.
The acquisition provides a proven method for mine access while derisking project development. Additionally, owning this specialized equipment grants Ivanhoe Electric Inc. (NYSE:IE) the flexibility to pursue future expansions, specifically targeting the nearby high-grade Texaco Deposit, which remains open for further exploration.
Ivanhoe Electric Inc. (NYSE:IE) is a US minerals exploration and development company that uses advanced technology to discover and develop critical metals like copper for electrification. The company also manufactures grid-scale vanadium redox battery storage systems through its control of VRB Energy.
9. Kodiak Gas Services Inc. (NYSE:KGS)
Number of Hedge Fund Holders: 38
Kodiak Gas Services Inc. (NYSE:KGS) is one of the best up and coming stocks to buy for the next 3 years. On May 11, Kodiak Gas Services reported a strong start to 2026, achieving record contract services revenue of $307.0 million and adjusted EBITDA of $190.1 million. The company increased its full-year 2026 adjusted EBITDA guidance to a range of $820 million to $860 million, driven by the continued strength of its core natural gas compression business and the integration of its newly acquired Distributed Power Solutions/DPS segment.
To capitalize on surging demand from data center developers, Kodiak has procured over 260 MWs of additional power generation capacity and plans to expand its total capacity to over 650 MWs. The company expects consistent annual growth of 300 to 500 MWs through 2030, targeting a total capacity of over two gigawatts by the end of the decade, all supported by long-term customer contracts.
Financial stability was supported by a $1 billion senior note issuance, which reduced the company’s weighted average borrowing rate despite a $36.5 million loss on debt extinguishment. Excluding nonrecurring transaction costs and debt-related expenses, Kodiak Gas Services Inc. (NYSE:KGS) reported an adjusted net income of $52.0 million, or $0.59 per adjusted diluted share.
Kodiak Gas Services Inc. (NYSE:KGS) operates and provides contract compression infrastructure for customers in the oil and gas industry in the US. The company operates through two segments: Contract Services and Other Services.
