Best Stocks to Buy Now: Our Buy-and-Hold Picks for October 2026

By Matthew Frankel, CFP – Updated Oct 16, 2026 at 10:34 AM EST | Fact-checked by Frank Bass

Key Points

  • Best stocks to buy now include growth-oriented Airbnb, MercadoLibre, and tech giants like Apple.
  • Diversify investments by considering ETFs like the Vanguard Total World Stock Index Fund.
  • Long-term strategy should focus on sectors showing high growth potential, like e-commerce and AI.

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