In hindsight, some current market leaders appear to be obvious sure things.
The reality is much more complicated, however, as these market-defining companies were not guaranteed to come out on top. When up-and-coming stocks first come out with their disruptive ideas or try to redefine how businesses operate, it is very much a leap of faith for early investors.
The following seven companies all offer tremendous potential despite their modest sizes. They are certainly not sure things, as the big-picture trends may never pay off – and even if they do, there’s no guarantee these stocks will be on top of the heap anyway. But for those interested in up-and-coming stocks to buy in 2025 instead of the same old megacap leaders, here’s a list of companies to watch.
This post originally appeared at U.S. News & World Report.