10 Best Stocks for 2014

The InvestorPlace Best Stocks for 2014 contest includes 10 stock picks from a group of money managers, market experts and financial journalists competing against each other for the best return throughout all of 2014. The year-to-date returns below will be based on market close Tuesday, Dec. 31.

Throughout the year, the contributors will regularly offer updates on the good, the bad and the unexpected as it relates to their Best Stocks for 2014 pick.

Questions about the Best Stocks for 2014 picks or contributors on the list? Email us at editor@investorplace.com or engage in the conversation on Twitter using hashtag #beststocks.

  1. Tesla Motors (TSLA)

    Tesla Motors (TSLA)
    48%
    Return
    Buy Price: $150.43
    Ending Price: $222.41
    Industry: Automaking

    Latest News: 3 Things We Learned From Top Pick Tesla Motors (TSLA)

    Kyle Woodley
    Investor:
  2. Financial SPDR (XLF)

    Financial SPDR (XLF)
    15%
    Return
    Buy Price: $21.49
    Ending Price: $24.73
    Industry: Financial

    Latest News: Best Stocks Update: XLF Has Room to Grow

  3. Vanguard Div. Appreciation ETF (VIG)

    Vanguard Div. Appreciation ETF (VIG)
    9%
    Return
    Buy Price: $74.15
    Ending Price: $81.16
    Industry: Dividend Fund

    Latest News: Best Stocks Update: VIG’s Time Is Coming

  4. Citigroup (C)

    4%
    Return
    Buy Price: $52.07
    Ending Price: $54.11
    Industry: Banking

    Latest News: Citigroup Stock Is Wandering in No-Man’s Land

    Greg Harmon
    Investor:
  5. MTN Group (MTNOY)

    MTN Group (MTNOY)
    -6%
    Return
    Buy Price: $20.00
    Ending Price: $18.87
    Industry: Telecommunications

    Latest News: MTN Group Looks For a Strong Finish to 2014