New Investors: 3 Stocks to Build Your Portfolio Around in 2026
2026-01-08 10:05:00 ET
If you're looking to get started with investing, there are many solid stocks you can put in your portfolio. Ideally, you'll want to start with some blue chip stocks to be pillars that you can hang on to for not just years but potentially decades. These are the types of investments that you won't have to worry about, giving you a good core of stocks to start with.
Novartis (NYSE: NVS) , Home Depot (NYSE: HD) , and American Express (NYSE: AXP) are three solid companies to invest in that cover three different sectors. Not only can they provide you with some great diversification , but they are reasonably priced investments that can generate dividend income for you, and which are likely to grow in the long run. Here's what you'll love about these stocks.
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NASDAQ: NVS
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