5 Monster Stocks to Hold for the Next 25 Years

Core Insights - Buy-and-hold investing is effective when the right companies are chosen, with a focus on long-term growth and substantial returns for shareholders [1][2] Company Summaries - Amazon: Dominates the U.S. e-commerce market with a 40% market share and leads global cloud services with approximately 30% market share. E-commerce represents only 16.2% of total U.S. retail spending, indicating significant growth potential. The cloud services market is expected to grow at an annualized rate of 22% through 2030, driven by AI demand [4][5] - Home Depot: A leader in the U.S. home improvement market valued over $500 billion, with projections for the market to reach $700 billion in North America by 2034. Home Depot has expanded into specialty trades and made a significant acquisition of SRS Distribution for $18.25 billion, positioning itself for continued growth and profitability [6][9] - Eli Lilly: A major player in the weight loss market with a 35% market share, poised for growth as the market is expected to expand tenfold over the next decade. Upcoming next-generation drugs may enhance market share, and the company has a promising pipeline [10][11] - NextEra Energy: The leading producer of wind and solar power, investing $120 billion in American energy infrastructure over the next four years. The company offers a solid dividend yield of 3%, which has been increased for 30 consecutive years, indicating strong financial health and growth potential [12][14] - Arm Holdings: Develops proprietary designs for silicon chips, with a market share increase from 43% in 2022 to 47% at the end of last year. The company is well-positioned to benefit from the growing demand in technology infrastructure for cloud computing and AI applications [15][16]