15 Set-It-and-Forget-It Stocks to Buy in 2026

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9. Cboe Global Markets, Inc. (NASDAQ:CBOE)

Number of Hedge Fund Holders: 48

Cboe Global Markets, Inc. (NASDAQ:CBOE) is one of the 15 set-it-and-forget-it stocks to buy in 2026.

On March 9, 2026, Cboe Global Markets, Inc. (NASDAQ:CBOE) introduced a new prediction markets framework that moves beyond traditional contracts with two binary outcomes: “yes or no,” “all or nothing.” The model anticipates a launch in the second quarter of 2026 with a Mini S&P 500 contract and introduces a payout zone that allows traders to earn partial returns for being directionally correct.

In a separate development, on March 17, 2026, Cboe Global Markets, Inc. (NASDAQ:CBOE) announced that it has filed a proposal with the SEC to launch near 24×5 trading for U.S. equities on its EDGX Exchange. The service is pending regulatory approval, with the company anticipating a launch in December 2026. Using the service allows the NMS stocks to trade from Sunday 9 p.m. ET to Friday 8 p.m. ET, with only a daily one-hour operational pause. Oliver Sung, Head of North American Equities, Cboe Global Markets, Inc. (NASDAQ:CBOE), gave the following comments.

Cboe has a strong track record of operating liquid, around-the-clock derivatives and FX markets, and will leverage that expertise to ensure robust market and investor protections are in place.

Founded in 1973, Cboe Global Markets, Inc. (NASDAQ:CBOE) is a leading global exchange operator headquartered in Illinois. The company operates markets for options, futures, equities, and foreign exchange.

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