Tech Leaders: AI Tech Stock Picks for Growth
Technology moves fast, and so do tech stocks. Tech Leaders uses AI to find the companies with the strongest mix of sales growth, real profits and a fair price, then refreshes the list every month.
What Tech Leaders Looks For
Not every popular tech company makes the list. Our AI tech stock picks have to pass four tests. Read how every pick is scored.
Fast, steady sales growth. Sales should be rising year after year, not just in one lucky quarter.
Real profits. We favour tech firms that already make money, not only those burning cash on future promises.
Room to keep growing. The AI looks for rising profit margins and upgrades to earnings forecasts.
A sensible price. Even great tech growth stocks can be too expensive. The fair value check cuts the score of stocks that have run too far.
The strategy covers areas such as software, semiconductors, cloud services, internet platforms and tech hardware.
This Month's List
| Stock | Company | Market | Date in | Price in |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SAMPLE3 | Sample Company Three | US | 2024-11-01 | $150.00 |
Performance vs the Nasdaq-100
Tech Leaders is measured against the Nasdaq-100, an index of the 100 largest non-financial companies on the Nasdaq exchange. It is packed with tech, which makes it a fair yardstick.
Tech Leaders vs its benchmark, both starting at 100 on 2024-06-03. Past results do not guarantee future returns.
See every pick, win or lose, in our full track record.
Recent Changes
Each month, weaker stocks drop out and stronger ones come in. Here are the last two updates.
| Rebalance date | Added | Removed | Reason (short note) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-11-01 | 1 stock added | 1 stock removed | — |
| 2024-06-03 | 2 stocks added | — | — |
Who Tech Leaders Suits
A good fit if you:
- Want long-term growth from tech growth stocks and can wait out rough patches
- Are comfortable seeing your portfolio rise and fall more than the market
- Plan to invest for 5 years or more
Maybe not the best fit if you:
- Need your money back within the next few years
- Want regular income (see Dividend Builders)
- Prefer a smoother ride (see Steady Value)
The Risks of Tech Stocks
Tech stocks have produced some of the market's biggest winners. They have also produced some of its sharpest drops.
- Big swings. Tech shares often fall harder than the wider market in a downturn.
- Sensitive to interest rates. When rates rise, investors often pay less for future growth.
- Concentration. This strategy holds only tech, so it is not diversified across the whole economy.
- Fast change. A leader today can lose ground quickly to new products or rivals.
That is why we give Tech Leaders a risk level of 4 out of 5. Please read our Risk Disclosure before acting on any pick.
How It Fits With Other Strategies
Many investors pair Tech Leaders with a calmer strategy. Steady Value adds lower-priced, profitable companies from outside tech. For even more growth potential, and more risk, Mid-Cap Movers looks at smaller, fast-growing firms. You can compare them all on the all strategies page.
Frequently Asked Questions
How are the AI tech stock picks chosen?
Each tech company is scored on profitability, growth, financial health, valuation and momentum. Tech Leaders puts extra weight on sales growth and profits. The top scorers make the list.
Are these the best tech stocks to buy right now?
They are the stocks our AI scores highest today based on its data and rules. No list can promise which stocks will do best, and every pick carries risk.
How many stocks are in Tech Leaders?
Usually 15 to 25 stocks, held in equal amounts and updated once a month.
Why compare it with a tech-heavy index?
That index is full of large tech companies, so it shows whether the strategy added value over simply holding big tech.
How often does the list change?
Once a month. Changes are listed in Recent Changes and in the [[full track record->/track-record]].
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Investing involves risk, including loss of capital. Tech stocks can be very volatile. Picks are for information only and are not financial advice.