On January 1, Ryan Detrick of Carson Group appeared on CNBC’s ‘Closing Bell Overtime’ to talk about his bullish outlook for 2026. He noted that for five consecutive years, the final trading day of the year closed lower, which was a streak that had never happened before in history. While acknowledging that US valuations appear stretched, Detrick pointed out that similar concerns existed 12 months prior. He defined the current environment as a global bull market and noted that international regions, such as Europe and emerging markets, remain attractive. Emerging markets, in particular, are currently trading at levels seen during their 2007 peak, which suggests significant room for potential upside compared to the more expensive US market.
Detrick also explained that 2025 marked a turning point where international markets, specifically Europe, outperformed the US by nearly 40%, which is the largest margin in two decades. He believes that this global re-acceleration is a real recovery and advised portfolio managers that while US large-cap tech has dominated for years, the current global breakout suggests that a diversified international approach is now vital. In terms of asset allocation for 2026, Detrick remains optimistic despite the wild ride seen in certain sectors. He emphasized that the current US bull market is entering its fourth year. Historically, once a bull market reaches this age, the average remaining duration is eight years, with the shortest being five. This historical precedent gives him confidence that the bull market is alive and well.
That being said, we’re here with a list of the 14 most buzzing stocks to invest in according to hedge funds.
Our Methodology
We sifted through the Yahoo stock screener to compile a list of stocks that had high average three-month volumes (at least 25 million). We then selected 14 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 January 6.
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 427.7% since May 2014, beating its benchmark by 264 percentage points (see more details here).
14 Most Buzzing Stocks to Invest In According to Hedge Funds
14. Bitmine Immersion Technologies Inc. (NYSEAMERICAN:BMNR)
Average Volume (3-Month): 44.494 million
Number of Hedge Fund Holders: 20
Bitmine Immersion Technologies Inc. (NYSEAMERICAN:BMNR) is one of the most buzzing stocks to invest in according to hedge funds. On January 5, Cantor Fitzgerald analyst Brett Knoblauch initiated coverage of Bitmine Immersion with an Overweight rating and $39 price target. Knoblauch highlighted the company’s massive scale in digital asset treasuries as a primary competitive edge and noted that its status as a top capital raiser drives superior stock liquidity and a robust ETH accumulation flywheel. Cantor Fitzgerald views the current entry point as offering an attractive risk/reward profile for investors.
In FQ4 2025, the company reported a substantial net income of $328.2 million. This performance resulted in a fully diluted EPS of $13.39. As the world’s largest Ethereum/ETH treasury, the company remains focused on long-term crypto accumulation and infrastructure development, supported by a high-profile group of institutional investors, including Cathie Wood’s ARK, Founders Fund, Bill Miller III, Pantera, Kraken, and personal investor Thomas ‘Tom’ Lee.
A central pillar of BitMine’s 2026 strategy is the launch of the Made-in-America Validator Network/MAVAN. This dedicated staking infrastructure is designed to provide safe, high-yield staking for the company’s ETH assets. Bitmine Immersion Technologies Inc. (NYSEAMERICAN:BMNR) has already initiated a pilot program with three top staking providers to test performance and service quality. Following these tests, the company plans to scale MAVAN with world-class infrastructure partners, with full staking operations expected to go live in FQ1 2026.
Bitmine Immersion Technologies Inc. (NYSEAMERICAN:BMNR) operates as a blockchain technology company primarily in the US.
13. SoundHound AI Inc. (NASDAQ:SOUN)
Average Volume (3-Month): 32.586 million
Number of Hedge Fund Holders: 22
SoundHound AI Inc. (NASDAQ:SOUN) is one of the most buzzing stocks to invest in according to hedge funds. On January 5, Piper Sandler lowered the firm’s price target on SoundHound to $11 from $15, while keeping a Neutral rating on the shares. The firm updated its projections based on the latest 10-Q filings.
Earlier on December 11, Cantor Fitzgerald last night upgraded SoundHound to Overweight from Neutral with a price target of $15, which was brought up from $13. The firm suggested that investors capitalize on the stock’s recent price dip and noted that the company effectively executed its strategy of cross-selling and upselling AI voice services to existing clients. The firm maintained that SoundHound is a prime beneficiary of long-term growth in the conversational AI sector.
Additionally, a day before the Cantor Fitzgerald rating, SoundHound AI Inc. (NASDAQ:SOUN) announced a partnership with OpenTable to launch a fully conversational, in-vehicle voice AI reservations agent. This integration is part of SoundHound’s expanding in-car voice commerce platform and allows drivers and passengers to discover and book tables at over 60,000 restaurants worldwide using natural language commands. By connecting directly to OpenTable’s global network, the system can check real-time availability and secure bookings hands-free, eliminating the need for manual app navigation while driving.
SoundHound AI Inc. (NASDAQ:SOUN) develops independent voice AI solutions that enable businesses across automotive, TV, and IoT, and customer service industries to deliver high-quality conversational experiences to their customers in the US, Korea, France, Japan, Germany, and internationally.
