Best Stocks to Invest in 2019

With less than three months to the end of the year, many investors are still looking for the best stocks they can invest in now and hold on to beyond 2019.

While some stocks have performed below expectation, some have rewarded investors with impressive ROI, with the potential to keep growing beyond the year. The latter are some of the investment options for individuals who are interested in investing in stocks before the year runs out.

Here is a list of some of the outstanding stocks with the potential for growth in the future you can invest in this year and beyond:

1. Starbucks Corporation

Starbucks Corporation is one of the best companies to invest in this year. The company, with scores of outlets in Asia pacific/China region, has continued to wow investors with its impressive growth in recent years.

Within one year, starting from June 30, 2018, and June 30, 2019, the company opened about 1,000 outlets where it has its strongest presence. This is proof of its growth potential, a proof that investors in the company may get a good return on their investment. This is a reassuring reason why you should consider investing in the company right now.

2. Brookfield Asset Management

Brookfield Asset Management (BAM) is an asset manager with interest in real assets. The Canadian financial firm specializes in infrastructure, property, and renewable energy.

Within two decades, the company has expanded into a multi-billion dollar company with over $3000 billion in assets. Its wide range of investments includes toll roads, solar farms, pipelines, and hydroelectric dams. Its operations span some five continents.

The company pays a 1.4% dividend yield while its partnerships offer 5-6% yields. Hence, investing in this company in 2019 may offer long-term investment gain.

3. The Travelers Companies

Based in the United States is the Travelers Companies. With interests in casualty insurance and large property, the company deserves a place among the best stocks to invest in before 2019 runs out.

 More than half (55%) of its premiums cover business while the remaining is spread over specialty insurance and personal insurance. The company enjoys geographical diversification that gives it an edge over regional insurers, one of the factors behind its success over the years.

It is noteworthy that Travelers Companies’ annual dividends have been growing for 14 consecutive years. You may set yourself up for a regular source of passive income if you invest in the company in 2019.

4. Facebook

The social media giant is another company with a stock that is worthy of investing in. Although Facebook is having its fair share of challenges –the $5 billion fine from the Federal Trade Commission to other internal challenges - the company still offers investors something to cheer about.

With over 2 billion active users, Facebook’s growth has been astronomical with its revenue expected to increase by some 25% in 2019. Besides that, its suite of apps – Instagram, WhatsApp, and Messenger- has nearly 3 billion active users too. With its cryptocurrency in the pipeline and a net worth of over $541 billion, Facebook is still a good stock to invest in.

5. Berkshire Hathaway

A holding company of one of the world’s richest men, Warren Buffett, Berkshire Hathaway is regarded as “the largest publicly traded financial institution in the world,” according to U.S. News. This is not surprising for a company with a net worth of over $480 billion.

One of the most powerful companies on Wall Street, Berkshire raked in a whopping $3.8 billion in dividends in 2018. The company is expected to offer impressive dividends in 2019.

6. Apple

In spite of Apple’s bad start to the year, its shares keep increasing because the company started as an undervalued in 2019. During the same period, services revenue kept growing to the shareholders’ delight.

In Fiscal Q3, the company’s performance was much better due to its growing revenue, a trend that is expected to continue throughout the rest of the year. This is the best time for investors to buy stocks in the company.

Recently, the company raised its quarterly dividend to $0.77 per share, an impressive 5% increase. This is an indication that the $1 trillion company’s future is bright, making it a great investment option for stocks investors.

7. The Walt Disney Company

Walt Disney is the undisputable numero uno in the media industry. The media conglomerate’s line of business includes movie studios, television networks, theme parks, and a wide range of other merchandise businesses.

Currently, the company assets include the Disney Channel, Pixar, Disney Animation Studios, the ABC network, Marvel, Star Wars, and an impressive collection of theme parks and film studios across the globe.

Thus, the company has highly profitable assets that give it revenue streams that it can leverage for expansion. This makes investing in the company a worthy move.

8. Johnson & Johnson

In 2019, an investment in Johnson & Johnson stocks is a great way to prepare for the rainy day. The company has been tested and trusted over the years and has proven to be a great investment platform for stocks investors.

The company has three major divisions, each of them a multi-billion dollar cash cow. These are Consumer Goods, Pharmaceuticals, and Medical Devices. In Q1 2019, the company “announced that its Board of Directors has declared a cash dividend for the first quarter of 2019 of $0.90 per share,” according to its official website.

Johnson & Johnson’s wide range of products makes it one of the companies that are here to stay. Consumers will always need its patented drugs such as Stelara and Darzalex as well as other products such as Tylenol and Band-Aids. Their high consumption will always drive its value higher.

The company is devoted to rewarding its investors handsomely with a 2.9% dividend in 2019. This is the right time to join its league of investors and put yourself in line for a great reward in the future.

Conclusion

You can still make the best investment decision in 2019 if you invest in any of these high-flying companies. That’s the only way you are likely to have great return on invested capital; good value for your money.

 

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