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Three Perfect Stocking Stuffer Stocks for 2019

Monday, December 23, 2019 01:55 PM | Michael Fowlkes

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Three Perfect Stocking Stuffer Stocks for 2019

Last-minute holiday shoppers are quickly running out of time to pick up the perfect present this year. One great present you can gift to your loved ones is the gift of stock.

While most presents are enjoyed for a few minutes before being ushered aside, a gift of stock is something that your children could enjoy for the rest of their lives. Not only does a gift of stock have the potential to grow in value over the years, but it is also a fantastic way to get your child interested in the stock market and could kick off a lifetime of investing and money management.

The secret to true investing success is long term investing, and the earlier you get your children involved in the stock market the greater the chance of them to become a successful investor.

Here are a few red-hot stocks that would make great stocking stuffers this holiday season.

Amazon.com (AMZN)

Amazon.com (AMZN) is a great stock stuffer for your family because everyone is so familiar with the company. Even young children know about Amazon. Between its online retail store, Amazon's Echo, its Prime video service, or cloud computing services… Amazon has become an integral part of our day to day lives. AMZN stock is up 19% on the year and has been trading sideways over the last five months. AMZN continues to grow at a rapid pace, and analysts expect to see profits rise at an annual rate of 28% over the next five years. Amazon has managed to become a leader in not just e-commerce but also the cloud computing market which is the fastest-growing sector in tech. AMZN is a high-value stock that trades at 66 times future earnings, but Wall Street has always bought into the stock at high valuations and as long as the company keeps pace with future estimates the future is very bright for AMZN investors. The stock is currently trading at $1,789.07 with an average price target of $2,182.83.

Walt Disney (DIS)

Everyone knows Walt Disney (DIS). With one of the most recognized brands in the world, Disney is a perfect stocking stuffer for your children because of their likely strong connection to the brand. Disney cartoons, amusement parks, and movie franchise are a part of lives and makes them a great gift of stock that anyone can feel attached to. Disney's movie studio has just released its latest Star Wars movie, The Rise of Skywalker. The opening weekend numbers were weaker than expected, but the movie still managed to rake in $175 million domestically in its opening weekend, which ranks third in terms of December openings. While the movie has received mixed negative reviews, it will still wind up being a huge success for Disney as theaters are likely to stay packed for weeks. DIS stock is up 33% on the year and is currently trading just shy of its all-time high. The stock remains an attractive buy at just 21 times earnings which are forecast to rise at an annual rate of 0.6% over the next five years. Disney recently launched its own streaming service which has the potential to create a valuable new revenue stream for the foreseeable future. DIS trades at $145.41 with an average price target of $158.94.

Nike (NKE)

Nike (NKE) is another company with enviable brand recognition. Nike products are known around the globe and are respected as top athletic products by consumers of all ages. NKE stock has appreciated 35% year to date and is currently trading just shy of its all-time high. Nike is a very mature company, but the company continues to grow at a rapid pace, and profits are forecast to rise at an annual rate of 16.8% over the next five years. The stock has a slightly high valuation with shares trading at 28 times future earnings but given the strong growth estimates, NKE stock remains an attractive buy. The company has a strong earnings track record of delivering better than expected numbers which if continued will lead to even larger than expected earnings growth. NKE is trading at $100.08 with an average price target of $106.56.

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