My 6 Highest Conviction Stock Picks for 2026 and Beyond

Investment Themes - The world needs to invest trillions of dollars in AI infrastructure and lower-carbon energy sources, alongside addressing the retirement-income gap due to an aging population [1][2] Brookfield Corporation - Brookfield Corporation is positioned at the intersection of AI infrastructure, wealth products, and real estate recovery, launching its first AI infrastructure fund targeting $100 billion in assets [4][5] - The company anticipates 25% annual earnings growth over the next five years, with a projected $7 trillion investment needed in AI infrastructure over the next decade [5] Kinder Morgan - Kinder Morgan operates the largest natural gas infrastructure platform in the U.S., transporting 40% of the country's gas production, and is well-positioned to meet the growing demand for gas [7][8] - The company expects gas demand to rise by 28 billion cubic feet per day by 2030, with $10 billion in new capital projects planned to enhance its growth outlook [8] Meta Platforms - Meta Platforms is investing heavily in AI, aiming to build personal superintelligence and has launched several AI products, including a popular AI chatbot and AI glasses [9][11] - The company is in the early stages of its AI potential, with significant upside expected for existing apps and new products [12] NextEra Energy - NextEra Energy is a leader in clean energy infrastructure, partnering with AI companies for power supplies and estimating investments of $295 billion to $325 billion in clean power and data centers through 2032 [12][14] Realty Income - Realty Income is a major REIT focusing on income-generating properties, benefiting from the $50 trillion need for U.S. retirement investment and the $14 trillion in corporate real estate [15][17] - The REIT aims to unlock real estate value through sale-leaseback transactions to support its high-yielding monthly dividend [17] Prologis - Prologis focuses on industrial real estate and is leveraging its expertise in energy to develop data centers, with a power pipeline of up to 5.7 gigawatts [18][19] - The company has strong momentum in logistics and digital infrastructure, signing a record 228 million square feet of leases last year, which is expected to drive earnings and dividend growth [19]