10 Best Stocks for 2012
The InvestorPlace 10 Best Stocks for 2012 includes 10 long-term investments from a group of money managers, market experts and financial journalists. Returns will be based on market close Friday, Dec. 30. Throughout the year, the writers will regularly offer updates on the good, the bad and the unexpected as it relates to their best stock for 2012.
Questions about the stocks or writers on our list? Email us at editor@investorplace.com or engage in the conversation on Twitter using the hashtag #beststocks.
MAJOR INDICES - YTD PERFORMANCES
1
MAKO Surgical
32%
Current Return
Buy Price: $25.21
Current Price: $33.33
Industry: Medical Equipment
2
Caterpillar
25%
Current Return
Buy Price: $90.60
Current Price: $112.83
Industry: Farm & Construction Machinery
3
Alcoa
23%
Current Return
Buy Price: $8.65
Current Price: $10.64
Industry: Aluminum
4
Microsoft
19%
Current Return
Buy Price: $25.96
Current Price: $30.77
Industry: Software
5
Banco Santander
16%
Current Return
Buy Price: $7.52
Current Price: $8.76
Industry: European Banking
Latest News: A European Bank Is Your Best Buy for 2012 … Really!
6
Capital One
16%
Current Return
Buy Price: $42.29
Current Price: $49.10
Industry: Credit Services
Latest News: Capital One: Top Bank Stock Pick for 2012
7
Turkcell
14%
Current Return
Buy Price: $11.76
Current Price: $13.38
Industry: Wireless Communications
Latest News: Turkcell Riding an Emerging-Market Rally
8
FedEx
14%
Current Return
Buy Price: $83.51
Current Price: $94.80
Industry: Delivery & Freight Services
9
Arcos Dorados
3%
Current Return
Buy Price: $20.53
Current Price: $21.06
Industry: Restaurants
10
Hershey
-3%
Current Return
Buy Price: $61.78
Current Price: $59.79
Industry: Consumer Staples
Latest News: Short Europe and BRICs, Buy Hershey for New Year
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