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Here's My Top Stock to Buy in 2026

This fintech stock appears to be a no-brainer as the new year gets underway.

By Matt Frankel, CFP – Jan 14, 2026 at 7:08AM EST

Despite the S&P 500 trading near all-time highs, there are still some extremely attractive opportunities in the stock market. But as we head into 2026, one financial technology company stands out as an incredible opportunity. In this short video, I discuss what it is and why I'm such a fan right now.

*Stock prices used were the morning prices of Jan. 9, 2026. The video was published on Jan. 10, 2026.

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Matt Frankel, CFP
Matt Frankel, CFP, is a contributing Motley Fool stock market analyst and personal finance expert covering financial stocks, REITs, SPACs, and personal finance. Prior to The Motley Fool, Matt taught high school and college mathematics. He holds a bachelor’s degree in physics from the University of South Carolina, a master’s degree in mathematics from Nova Southeastern University, and a graduate certificate in financial planning from Florida State University. He won a SABEW award for coverage of the 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act. He is also regularly interviewed by Cheddar, The National Desk, and other TV networks and publications for his financial, stock market, and investing expertise.
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Matt Frankel, CFP has positions in Dream Finders Homes, PayPal, Prologis, and SoFi Technologies and has the following options: long January 2027 $95 calls on PayPal and short January 2027 $135 calls on PayPal. The Motley Fool has positions in and recommends Dream Finders Homes, PayPal, and Prologis. The Motley Fool recommends the following options: long January 2027 $42.50 calls on PayPal and short March 2026 $65 calls on PayPal. The Motley Fool has a disclosure policy.

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Stocks Mentioned

PayPal Stock Quote
PayPal
NASDAQ: PYPL
$44.84
(-1.60%)-$0.73
Prologis Stock Quote
Prologis
NYSE: PLD
$132.47
(-1.44%)-$1.94
SoFi Technologies Stock Quote
SoFi Technologies
NASDAQ: SOFI
$17.72
(-4.40%)-$0.82
Dream Finders Homes Stock Quote
Dream Finders Homes
NYSE: DFH
$14.81
(-3.45%)-$0.53

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