Both names dramatically underperformed the S&P 500 this year, but they could rebound in a big way next year.

An essential building block for patient, buy-and-hold portfolios, these names have a long record of raising their payouts, reflecting strong confidence in their future earnings.

Sacrificing short-term profits for long-term success, both of these names could begin bearing fruit in the new year.

With a possible global deflationary problem in 2026, gold is back in style.

Surging over sixfold since going public earlier this year, it’s undervalued relative to its peers and there’s still more room for another rally.

With a growing backlog and upside potential from near-term contracts and long-term infrastructure roles, it appears well-positioned for growth.