5 Stocks I am BUYING in June 2026

Since the start of April, the stock market has been on a tear, led primarily by AI and technology related stocks. On this chart here, you can see the pure outperformance from the S&P 500 compared to the equal weight S&P 500 where SPY is doubling up RSP since the start of April. Makes sense considering I just told you technology is the leader and the S&P 500 leans pretty heavily towards that particular sector. But now as we turn the page into June and in a midterm year like we are in right now, June is historically the worst performing month during the midterm cycle for all major averages according to the investors almanac. This is because politics will take more center stage which increases uncertainty and you have the summer loom. But June could be one of the most important months of the year for investors. The market has rallied hard. AI continues to dominate headlines and valuations are climbing and that's exactly why stock selection matters more than ever. So, in this video, I'm going to be breaking down five stocks I'm looking to buy right now if I were putting fresh money to work in the month of June. And if you stay until the end, I might even have an extra bonus pick as well. Now, I'm not chasing the high-flying tech trades, but instead trying to find some value plays for you, ones that still pack a powerful growth punch. Remember, my goal as an investor is always to invest in highquality assets at great valuations. That is where I'm constantly preaching inside my investor community. So, when we look at these five stocks I'm about to introduce to you, what's interesting about this list is the fact that each benefits from a different trend. We're not making one bet. We're building exposure across AI, cyber security, streaming, aerospace, and even gold. So without further ado, let's jump right into stock number one, which is going to be Service Now. Stock ticker NW. And when you combine how much I have talked about this stock in my community and the times I've mentioned it here on YouTube, I can honestly say I have likely covered this name the most. And I'm not just one of those YouTube personalities that just blows smoke up. I put my money where my mouth is. And here's a look on your screen of the latest buy I had back on May 14th when I doubled my position. This is a trade alert inside of my investing community. Since making that purchase, shares have climbed over 40%. It's great when it works out that way. Not always that perfect, but when you have a plan and a system building long-term generational wealth gets a whole lot easier. And if you want to stay up with all that I'm buying and selling inside my portfolio, getting trade alerts, weekly market reports, option trades, and stock deep dives along with access to our brand new valuation website. then make sure you click that link in the pin comment below to join my investing community today. All right, so getting back to service now. Some of you may be thinking to yourself, well Mark, it's up 40% in the past few weeks as you just mentioned and you're still having it on this. Yes, because I want more. A stock move alone does not sway my decision to buy or sell it. Fundamentals and technicals help me decide that. But after the stock reached a new high of over $200 per share, everyone started overreacting to the impacts of AI, essentially taking Service Now completely out. And we know that was an overreaction. As you can see here, shares of Service Now are still trading at just 21.6 times next year's earnings with EPS set to grow 22%. Meaning you are looking at a stock with a PEG ratio right at one, making it very intriguing. If I had to own one enterprise software company today, Service Now would be at the top of my list. Why? Because every company is looking for the same thing right now. More productivity, more efficiency, more automation. And that's exactly what Service Now delivers. The company sits directly at the intersection of workflow automation, AI integration, and enterprise efficiency. What's exciting is the fact that AI may actually make Service Now more valuable, not less. The more companies adopt AI, the more they need systems that connect people, workflows, and automation together. That's where Service Now wins. Analysts currently rate the stock a strong buy with an average 12-month price target of $142 per share, but my target is much higher. And before we move on to stock number two, let me thank today's video sponsor, which is Seeking Alpha. Seeking Alpha has been a vital tool for me in my investing journey, as I have used their tools for more than a decade. Seeking Alpha offers some great in-depth premium subscriptions, both their pro and premium tiers. I personally subscribe to their premium tier that comes with a number of additional tools and resources. And you could try it all out completely free for 7 days when you use my personal link down in the description below. All right, now let's move on to stock number two for June, and that's going to be Netflix, stock ticker NFL. Netflix is a great example of how investor narratives can change. A few years ago, everyone thought streaming competition would really impact in a negative manner Netflix. Instead, Netflix has gotten stronger. Today, they're benefiting from pricing power, advertising growth, global scale, and content leadership. And perhaps most importantly, they've proven they can generate real profits. This is no longer a growth at all cost. It's a cash flow machine. Netflix currently has a market cap of $364 billion, but over the past 12 months, shares are down nearly 30%. And one of the reasons I like Netflix is not because they dominate in traditional content, but I like the transition they are making into live sports, which has seen huge growth, and they are doing it in the right way. They are still paying a pretty penny, don't get me wrong, but they are not having to commit full seasons. They have holiday NFL games, one-off MLB games, boxing, MMA events. It is a strong execution on the management side. Looking here, you can see the company's growth in both operating cash flow as well as free cash flow. The red indicates operating cash flow with the blue indicating free cash flow. Up and to the right is what we love to see as investors. And looking here, you can see EPS estimates on Seeking Alpha where the stock trades at a forward PE of just 24 times. And for comparable purposes, this stock has traded at an average multiple of 35 times over the past five years. So right now, you're picking up shares at a big discount. Analysts rate the stock a buy with an average 12-month price target of $115 per share, implying over 30% upside from current levels. And now for stock number three. And again, if you're enjoying this video, show your appreciation by smashing that like button down below. It would be greatly appreciated and it helps more than you know. All right, stock number three is going to be Boeing, stock ticker BA. I've mentioned Boeing a few times this year in a few different videos, and I continue to feel like investors are sleeping on this turnaround story, not quite understanding the cash flow potential for the company. Over the past 5 years or so, the headlines have been brutal. Production issues, safety concerns, operational challenges. The market had largely lost confidence in the name, but we're seeing the change start to take shape under the new leadership team. Because from a business standpoint, all issues are fixable. And the key thing investors are asking themselves is, is the business losing its luster with customers or not? Well, let me show you this chart which is showing the growth in orders for this company. Does that look like a company where customers are losing confidence? Not in the slightest, as backlog has rebounded from the pandemic lows and now sits at record highs. Over the past 12 months, shares of Boeing are up 11% and currently sit at a market cap of 180 billion. Now, let me speak to the potential for this company. If you recall, the year leading up to the pandemic, Boeing 737 Max had two very bad accidents. 737 planes were grounded for a very long time. Deliveries for the company plunged and then the pandemic came on top of that, making matters worse. But now, the restrictions are once again loosening. And over the past 12 months, the company has delivered 613 planes, the highest in nearly eight years, with the record being 86 for the company. That is the upside potential, another 200 plane deliveries. This year alone, Boeing is expected to surpass 650 plane deliveries. And to quickly educate you with my CPA background, Boeing does not generate revenues on backlog. They generate revenues once they deliver the final product. So, more product deliveries, more revenues, which equate to more profits, and more cash flow. And speaking of cash flow, let me show you this. This chart is showing free cash flow for the business, which peaked in 2018 at 13.6 billion. However, over the past 12 months, Boeing is actually spending more cash than they generate by about $1 billion. Not great, but understandable. Now, let's look at the projections for free cash flow moving forward. This year alone, they're projected to generate 2.4 4 billion in the positive. 2027 up to above $6 billion and by 2028 we are talking about $10 billion in free cash flow. Those figures right there are certainly not priced into the stock right now. Which is why although we are still early in the process, I want to be building a nicesized position in this name. Global aircraft demand remains incredibly strong. Airlines still need planes and Boeing still operates in a duopoly industry with Airbus. Now, let's move on to stock number four, which is going to be probably the most controversial, and that's going to be Zcaler, stock ticker ZS. Cyber security continues to be a major theme for me. Why? Because cyber security isn't optional. But this company just reported their latest earnings results and the stock got crushed, falling more than 30%, having its worst day ever. So, looking at the quarter, what went wrong? The company easily beat on revenues, growing the top line by 25%. They also beat on the bottom line reporting EPS of A18. A ARR grew by 25% and growth of roughly 30% on their remaining performance obligations. They also had record margins. Oh, and by the way, they raised their guidance. Yep. And after all of that, the stock fell 30%. To me, there were really two main drivers for this. The first being the raise was softer than expected. Still showing growth and demand, but slowing growth for FY27 and a cautious Q4. And next is going to be the one that bothered me the most was that they mentioned or they blamed however you want to look at it the departure of two key sales executives who left the company. Hence the softer guide. Apparently for me I hate when companies throw in what I think are cheap excuses. This reminds me of Service Now not too long ago and after their excuse blaming the straight of Hormuz lockdown for a reason on their soft guide. I track Service Now pretty closely and I can't say they have some big exposure to the straight of Hormuz. Well, that stock sold off and I bought it. Here we are blaming the departure of two sales executives leaving the company and boom, the stock sells off and again I'm buying it. When it comes to the difference of AI and cyber security, companies can delay projects, they can reduce spending, but they can't ignore security. And as AI expands, cyber security becomes even more important. more data connectivity, more attack surfaces. Zcaler sits right in the middle of that trend through its zero trust security platform. And over the past 12 months, shares of Zcaler are down 45% and sit with a market cap of $21 billion. And even with analysts updating their price targets, they still rate the stock a buy with an average 12-month price target of $194 per share, implying nearly 40% upside from current levels. Now, we get to our final pick for June, and this one's going to be a little different in the fact that it's actually an ETF. And that ETF is going to be the VANC gold miners ETF, stock ticker GDX. GDX gives you exposure to gold miners. Now, why would you want exposure to gold miners right now? Because I think investors should remain balanced. Like I said at the beginning and in one of my most recent videos, markets are looking a little frothy, especially in the technology space. So, I do want to be mindful of that and not chase those particular stocks. We've had a strong rally, rising valuations, and increasing optimism. And if we do see volatility, inflation surprises, or geopolitical uncertainty, gold can provide diversification. The price of gold is up 36% in the past 12 months, and it was a key trade back in 2025. However, on the year, the precious metal is up only 5%. But here's the interesting part. Gold miners often provide leveraged exposure to rising gold prices. So if gold does in fact move higher, many miners can benefit significantly. Many Wall Street analysts are looking for gold prices to come in between 5500 to 6,000 by the end of the year. And if we get those, gold miners are going to run even more. So if you're looking for a way to diversify your portfolio, maybe you're concerned about volatility ahead. we could see in the summer months with the upcoming midterm elections. This could very well turn out to be a fantastic trade. So stepping back, all five stocks I believe are not only trading at great valuations, but also provide meaningful upside as well. Service Now is a play on AI productivity, Netflix platform dominance. Boeing a turnaround opportunity and Zcaler cyber security growth and an easy buy the dip candidate. Then you have VANC gold miners ETF. A way to have diversification and inflation protection. Different themes, different risk profiles, but together they represent some of the most interesting opportunities I'm seeing as we head into the month of June. Now, I mentioned at the top a potential bonus pick at the beginning. And if you're still with me, here you go. For this one, I'm not looking to necessarily buy the stock outright, but rather enter an option play generating income. And the stock we're going to be looking at is going to be Alibaba, stock ticker BABA. And on the year, shares of Baba are down roughly 15%. But I think there is an AI opportunity that many of these Chinese tech players are not yet getting credit for. And right now, you can see shares trade at a forward PE of just 18.8 times. Yet, they are expected to grow earnings 70% this fiscal year alone, which is incredible. So for me, even though I like the current price point, I still want to be conservative. So, I'm going to utilize options and sell a cash secured put. I'm going to look to sell the July 17th 110 put. That'll generate me roughly $180 per contract in income on this particular play. And if the stock drops below $110 per share, I would be a buyer. So, just wanted to give those of you that like the option ideas something to consider in the week ahead. Obviously, none of this is financial advice. Always perform your own due diligence. And again, if you want to see all of my trades, make sure you join my investing community, the Stock Investors Edge. Link is in the pin comment below. And again, if you found any value in today's video, please do me a huge favor. Smash that like button down below, subscribe to the channel, and with that being said, we'll see you in the next one. Take care.