Stock Advisor has spent over two decades helping investors build wealth. And the question that comes up most often is simple: "Where do I start?"
The answer? Think about these 10 stocks.
We call them Foundational Stocks. And they're designed to be the first stocks any investor considers buying… before chasing trends, before speculating, before anything else.
Stock Advisor built its own foundation in the early 2000s on stocks like Amazon at $0.77, Netflix at $0.23, and Nvidia at $0.16*.
Those weren't lucky guesses. They were foundational recommendations. The kind of companies built to grow for years, weather downturns, and compound wealth over time.
And that approach worked. Today, Stock Advisor's average recommendation has returned 972%*, crushing the S&P 500 by 5X.
So what makes a Foundational Stock?
Our analysts look for companies that check nearly every box: