Zacks Strong: Buys 2017

Alibaba (BABA) , NVIDIA (NVDA) (+81%), and PayPal (PYPL) (+87%) led the charge as digital payment and AI infrastructure demand surged.

The year was characterized by a "synchronized global expansion," where non-U.S. markets performed even better than the domestic market, ending up nearly 28%. Zacks leveraged this by identifying "Blockchain Innovators" as Bitcoin skyrocketed 12X that year, though they cautioned investors toward the underlying technology rather than the volatile coins.

While the Zacks list changes daily, several stocks that frequently held top ratings or were highlighted by analysts as "Best of the Best" delivered standout performances in 2017: zacks strong buys 2017

Align Technology (ALGN) (+131%) and Vertex Pharmaceuticals (VRTX) (+103%) were among the market's overall top performers, often appearing in Zacks Rank growth screens .

Historically, this list of Strong Buy stocks has produced an average annual return of since 1988, more than doubling the S&P 500's long-term performance. Notable Performers of 2017 Alibaba (BABA) , NVIDIA (NVDA) (+81%), and PayPal

In 2017, the list was a beacon for investors navigating a market buoyed by historically high returns, with the S&P 500 rising over 21% that year. The story of these "Strong Buys" is one of pinpointing winners during a period of massive expansion in tech, healthcare, and industrials. The Strategy of the Strong Buy

Are you interested in seeing the list to compare today’s leaders with those from 2017? Zacks Stock Rank Notable Performers of 2017 In 2017, the list

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