The InvestorPlace 10 Best Stocks for 2011 includes 10 long-term investments from a group of money managers, market experts and journalists. The price for each of the 2011 Best Stock Picks was set at market close Friday, Dec. 31 – the last trading day of 2010. Click each contributor’s name on the left to learn more about the author and read their latest market commentary. Click the “Comments” headline at the right of the buy list to read the latest update on each stock. Just released: 10 Best Stocks for 2012
2011 Top 10 Stocks
| Investor | Company | Ticker | Buy Price | 2011 Close | 2011 Return | Industry | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| James Altucher | 27.91 | Software | MSFT a Bargain After Earnings | ||||
| Neil George | 18.18 | Telecom services | Regional telecom with growth and 9.2% yield | ||||
| Robert Hsu | 238.37 | Oil, Gas & Fuel | Earnings prove CNOOC is strong | ||||
| Hilary Kramer | 34.00 | Capital Markets | M&A specialists see earnings double | ||||
| Jon Markman | 73.29 | IT Consulting | Big firms can’t live without this tech powerhouse | ||||
| Anthony Mirhaydari | 24.23 | Regional banks | Epicenter of housing crash creates opportunity | ||||
| Michael Murphy | 1.58 | Biotech | Low-risk development-stage biotech | ||||
| Jeff Reeves | 13.34 | Diversified Financials | Believe it or not, consumer loans improving | ||||
| Charles Sizemore | 70.38 | Data Processing & IT Service | Visa rallies as fee fears subside | ||||
| Nancy Zambell | 6.10 | Semiconductors | Fabless semi stock with standout numbers |
Top 10 Updates
- Alcoa Stock Up After Earnings – Too Early to Say ‘I Told You So’?
- Visa Stock a Buy as All-Time High Nears Despite Volatility
- Forget Buffett — 99% of Investors Have No Business Buying Bank of America Stock
- Visa Shares Holding Up in Tough Market
- Why I Sold Bank of America — And 3 Lessons From My 30% Loss
- Cognizant Should Regain Momentum Soon
- Visa and MasterCard Stock Soar on Fed Reversal
- Why Bank of America (or Any Financial Stock) May Be Your Best Buy Now
- Visa, MasterCard Hanging Tough After a Congressional Beating
- Biotech Stock Zalicus Soaring in 2011








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