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5 Best Holding Company Stocks to Invest In Now

In this article, we will list the 5 Best Holding Company Stocks to Invest In Now. Please visit 8 Best Holding Company Stocks to Invest In Now if you would like to see the extended list and the methodology behind it.

5. Freedom Holdings Corp. (NASDAQ:FRHC)

On April 15, 2026, Freedom Holding Corp. (NASDAQ:FRHC) announced the acquisition of ChessBase, with plans to strengthen the platform’s position through expanded use of artificial intelligence and integration into the group’s ecosystem. The company expects to invest approximately EUR 5M in the project. Timur Turlov said ChessBase is an “exceptionally strong brand” and aims to “make substantial progress in modernizing the service” while enhancing functionality through AI and connecting it to the SuperApp, noting the platform could reach the group’s more than 11 million clients across over 20 countries. The company said ChessBase will remain headquartered in Hamburg, with its core team retained and no job cuts planned, while additional hiring is expected as the platform develops.

Last month, Freedom Holding Corp. (NASDAQ:FRHC) agreed to acquire 99.32% of Turkish Bank A.S. from Ozyol Holding and the National Bank of Kuwait, subject to regulatory approvals in Turkey. The transaction provides entry into a banking market serving around 90 million people and is positioned as part of the group’s ecosystem expansion in the country. The deal covers only Turkish Bank A.S., excluding operations in the United Kingdom and Cyprus, and includes plans to invest in technology upgrades, accelerate digital transformation, and expand offerings for retail and small and medium-sized business customers.

Freedom Holding Corp. (NASDAQ:FRHC) provides brokerage, banking, investment, and insurance services through its subsidiaries.

4. Voya Financial, Inc. (NYSE:VOYA)

On April 19, 2026, TD Cowen analyst Andrew Kligerman initiated coverage of Voya Financial, Inc. (NYSE:VOYA) with a Buy rating and a $100 price target. Andrew Kligerman said the stock’s valuation “looks disconnected” from the company’s fundamentals, pointing to earnings growth and “strong” free cash flow-funded buybacks supporting about 14% annual earnings growth. TD Cowen added that stop-loss volatility has weighed on sentiment, calling it a “repricing cycle – not structural impairment.”

On April 14, 2026, Voya Financial announced a collaboration with TELUS Health to integrate Employee Assistance Program services alongside its Group Annual Term Life Insurance offering, providing access to mental and emotional well-being support through digital and human-centered services.

Earlier in April, the company estimated combined alternative investment income for Q1 2026 at approximately $35M to $45M before variable and incentive compensation, with the midpoint implying an annualized return of about 7.5%. This includes income from its general account and investment capital returns within its Investment Management segment.

Voya Financial, Inc. (NYSE:VOYA) provides workplace benefits, savings solutions, and related technologies across Retirement, Investment Management, and Employee Benefits segments.

3. Liberty Global Ltd. (NASDAQ:LBTYA)

On April 6, 2026, Liberty Global Ltd. (NASDAQ:LBTYA) was reported to have submitted an offer to acquire a London-based franchise that would be part of a new European basketball league being developed by the U.S. National Basketball Association. According to a Sky News report, the company made its bid ahead of a recent deadline and is exploring a potential partnership with MSP Sports Capital or Jahm Najafi, one of MSP’s founders, for the NBA Europe franchise.

Earlier in April, Bloomberg reported that Liberty Global has engaged Goldman Sachs to arrange a sale of a stake in Belgian network company Wyre. Sources said the 50% stake could be valued at around EUR 1B and may draw interest from infrastructure funds and private equity firms.

Last month, Liberty Blume, the company’s tech-enabled back-office solutions provider, appointed Ian Larkin as CEO to lead its next phase of growth. Larkin brings over 25 years of experience across consultancy, financial services, technology, and global operations, and most recently served as CEO of TopSource Worldwide. Liberty Blume, launched at the end of 2024, provides outsourced back-office functions and is part of Liberty Growth, which focuses on investments across technology, media, sports, infrastructure, and services.

Liberty Global Ltd. (NASDAQ:LBTYA) provides broadband, video, telephony, and mobile communication services to residential and business customers in Europe.

2. TKO Group Holdings, Inc. (NYSE:TKO)

On April 20, 2026, TKO Group Holdings, Inc. (NYSE:TKO) said its UFC division, together with Azerbaijan’s Ministry of Youth and Sports and Baku City Circuit Operations Company, signed a multi-year agreement to host UFC Fight Night events in Baku once a year through 2028. The first event, UFC FIGHT NIGHT BAKU, is scheduled for June 27 at the National Gymnastics Arena.

Earlier in April, TKO Group Holdings announced a multiyear partnership with FRE Nicotine Pouches, making it the Official Nicotine Pouch Partner across UFC, Zuffa Boxing, PBR, UFC BJJ, and IMG-owned World’s Strongest Man and Formula Drift. The agreement includes custom integrations and experiences across six TKO-affiliated properties aimed at adult audiences.

Last month, Citizens analyst Matthew Condon initiated coverage of TKO Group Holdings, Inc. (NYSE:TKO) with an Outperform rating and a $240 price target. Matthew Condon said the media and entertainment sector is evolving with changing consumer preferences, noting that advances in AI are expected to accelerate the shift toward streaming and on-demand viewing. The firm also named Sphere Entertainment as its top pick in the group.

TKO Group Holdings, Inc. (NYSE:TKO) operates sports and entertainment businesses through its UFC, WWE, and IMG segments.

1. Berkshire Hathaway Inc. (NYSE:BRK-B)

On April 14, 2026, Duracell announced a partnership with soccer player Lionel Messi. Javier Hernandez Reta said the company aims for its batteries to be the “G.O.A.T. of the battery category,” adding that the campaign is meant to highlight that Duracell products are built differently and positioned for high-performance situations. Duracell was acquired by Berkshire Hathaway Inc. (NYSE:BRK-B) in 2016.

On March 22, 2026, Tokio Marine Holdings said it will enter into a strategic partnership with National Indemnity Company, a wholly owned reinsurance subsidiary of Berkshire Hathaway Inc. (NYSE:BRK-B). As part of the agreement, NICO will initially acquire about a 2.5% stake in Tokio Marine through the disposition of treasury stock, with any additional purchases expected to be made in the open market. NICO has agreed not to exceed a 9.9% ownership stake without board approval. Tokio Marine said the investment reflects confidence from Berkshire Hathaway in its ability to generate long-term value through disciplined management.

Earlier in March, regulatory filings showed that Berkshire Hathaway CEO Greg Abel purchased $15M of company stock across multiple transactions on March 4. The company also disclosed that it began repurchasing shares under its existing buyback program on the same day.

Berkshire Hathaway Inc. (NYSE:BRK-B) is a multinational holding company that owns businesses across sectors like insurance, transportation, energy, manufacturing, and retail.

While we acknowledge the potential of BRK-B to grow, our conviction lies in the belief that some AI stocks hold greater promise for delivering higher returns and have limited downside risk. If you are looking for an AI stock that is more promising than BRK-B and that has 100x upside potential, check out our report about the cheapest AI stock.

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Dr. Ian Dogan

Co-Founder and Research Director at Insider Monkey

When Jeff Bezos said that one breakthrough technology would shape Amazon’s destiny, even Wall Street’s biggest analysts were caught off guard.

Fast forward a year and Amazon’s new CEO Andy Jassy described generative AI as a “once-in-a-lifetime” technology that is already being used across Amazon to reinvent customer experiences.

At the 8th Future Investment Initiative conference, Elon Musk predicted that by 2040 there would be at least 10 billion humanoid robots, with each priced between $20,000 and $25,000.

Do the math. According to Musk, this technology could be worth $250 trillion by 2040.

Put another way, that’s roughly equal to:

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  • 107 Amazons
  • 140 Metas
  • 84 Googles
  • 65 Microsofts
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Even if that $250 trillion figure sounds ambitious, major firms like PwC and McKinsey still see AI unlocking multi-trillion-dollar potential.

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  • Bill Gates sees artificial intelligence as the “biggest technological advance in my lifetime,” more transformative than the internet or personal computer, capable of improving healthcare, education, and addressing climate change.
  • Larry Ellison — through Oracle, is spending billions on Nvidia chips and partnering with Cohere to embed generative AI across Oracle’s cloud and apps.
  • Warren Buffett — not known for tech hype — says this breakthrough could have a ‘hugely beneficial social impact.

When billionaires from Silicon Valley to Wall Street line up behind the same idea — you know it’s worth paying attention to.

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Dr. Ian Dogan

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