This article is part of a series on the top 10 best-performing stocks added by our AI this year.
Today, we focus on stocks 7 and 8 – perfect pre-breakout entries that delivered huge gains.
Isn’t it a great feeling to catch a breakout that’s so clean it results in sustainable, longer-term gains?
As savvy investors would know, while such breakouts manifest in the technical form, they can occur only when a stock’s fundamentals are fully aligned for big-time growth.
However, as the early signs of such breakouts can appear in a multitude of ways within a company’s balance sheet, spotting can prove very challenging – to say the least.
That’s the exact feature of ProPicks AI stocks 7 and 8 from our 1-year countdown highlight.
By compiling hundreds of data points through advanced machine-learning models, ProPicks AI anticipated the momentum shift in these stocks – as well as several others throughout the year – achieving fantastic results of over 46%.
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Now, without further ado, let’s take a closer look at these picks to understand how ProPicks AI was able to identify their breakouts and the types of results that those following the strategies achieved.
Starting with ProPicks AI #8 pick of the year – IDEXX Laboratories, part of Beat the S&P 500 strategy.
#8 – IDEXX: How AI Spotted the Perfect Entry and Exit Point in the Stock
It’s every trader’s dream to catch a breakout this clean.
That’s exactly what ProPicks did with IDEXX Laboratories (NASDAQ:) stock.
When IDEXX joined the ‘Beat the S&P 500’ strategy on November 1, 2023, ProPicks leveraged a wealth of data to identify a strong bull phase supported by solid fundamentals.
The chart from InvestingPro shows that IDEXX’s financial health is solid, scoring 4 out of 5 on all key financial metrics.
The AI tool seemed to have factored in a positive outlook for key financial metrics, aligning with IDEXX’s technical breakout momentum, which resulted in the perfect entry.
Not only did ProPicks catch the breakout, but it also locked in an impressive 45.9% profit on March 1, 2024.
This timely exit proved crucial, as the stock soon gave back most of its gains and settled into a sideways pattern.
The stock was held in the ‘Beat the S&P 500’ strategy for 4 months, delivering an impressive 45.9% profit by the end.
Since peaking in March, this fundamentally strong stock has shed about 22%, with earnings looming today.
Could it become a ProPick addition once again?
You’ll need to keep a close eye on the all-important monthly rebalancing updates to find that out.
#7 – Williams-Sonoma: A High-Yield Breakout Despite Retailers Facing Headwinds
In a year where home goods retailers stumbled, Williams-Sonoma (NYSE:) managed to carve out a winning streak—one that ProPicks captured at just the right moment.
Williams-Sonoma, a retail stock known for catering to high-income consumers, had been steadily climbing before the eventual breakout in December 2023.
At a time when industry giants like Bed Bath & Beyond (OTC:) were declaring bankruptcy and big names like Lowe’s (NYSE:) and Home Depot (NYSE:) were struggling, Williams-Sonoma thrived.
While consumers were generally scaling back on big-ticket purchases due to high inflation and an uncertain economy, Williams-Sonoma’s strategic positioning shielded it from much of the sector’s turbulence.
The company’s stock rose 36% year-to-date by early December 2023, as analysts pointed to its strong operating margins and steady performance as a clear differentiator.
Seeing the momentum building, ProPicks – the AI tool – recognized these fundamentals and added Williams-Sonoma to its “Top Value” strategy during the December 1, 2023 rebalance.
Over the next five months, the stock surged 46% until May 1, 2024, hitting a peak around $159 before the rally cooled, and the stock has been in a slow, steady downtrend ever since.
This timely entry and exit maximized returns for traders, showcasing how AI-driven insights can spot high-yield opportunities amid broader challenges facing a sector or even the economy as a whole.
Bottom Line
Seasoned traders know that true breakouts aren’t just technical events; they happen when fundamentals align perfectly to drive strong growth.
But spotting these early signals within a company’s complex financials is no easy feat – and that’s where ProPicks AI shines.
Through rigorous analysis of hundreds of data points, ProPicks AI anticipated momentum in IDEXX Laboratories and Williams-Sonoma, seizing powerful entry and exit points that delivered impressive returns.
The results speak for themselves: ProPicks identified breakouts in these stocks, delivering nearly 45%+ gains by timing each move with near-perfect precision.
As we continue the countdown, you won’t want to miss our next article featuring the #6 and #5 top picks of the year. It will reveal an even more exciting feature of ProPicks AI.
Meanwhile, keep an eye on our monthly rebalance updates—they may hold your next breakout.
The next one will be out tomorrow!
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Disclaimer: This article is written for informational purposes only; it does not constitute a solicitation, offer, advice, counsel or recommendation to invest as such it is not intended to incentivize the purchase of assets in any way. I would like to remind you that any type of asset, is evaluated from multiple perspectives and is highly risky and therefore, any investment decision and the associated risk remains with the investor.
