Forbes' February 2025 stock picks gained 34.7% in one year, beating the S&P 500 by 20.8 points

6 Months Later — Jul 25, 2025

How are Forbes' February 2025 stock picks performing after 6 months?

Forbes' February 2025 stock picks are down 4.6% on average after six months, trailing the S&P 500's 4.8% gain by 9.4 percentage points. Only one of the five tracked picks is currently beating the market.

NVDA stands out as the lone winner, up 21.7%. That single gain isn't enough to offset losses across the other four positions. The portfolio's negative average reflects weakness concentrated in those underperforming names.

The picks originally appeared in an article by Catherine Brock published in late January. With six months now elapsed, the gap between these selections and the broader index has widened to nearly 10 points. Four of the five remain underwater relative to the benchmark.

3 Months Later — Apr 25, 2025

How are Forbes' February 2025 stock picks performing after 3 months?

Forbes' six recommended stocks from late January have posted an average return of -19.4% over the first three months, underperforming the S&P 500's -9.4% decline by roughly 10 percentage points. Catherine Brock authored the original article.

Only two of the five picks tracked by FinIQ are currently beating the market. The best performer, Intel (INTC), is down 3.7%—still negative, but substantially ahead of both the group average and the broader index.

The remaining picks have pulled the portfolio lower. Three stocks underperformed the S&P 500 during this period, with losses exceeding the benchmark's decline.

These numbers reflect returns through the three-month mark. Actual performance may shift as market conditions evolve and individual holdings respond to changing fundamentals.

3 Days Later — Jan 29, 2025

How are Forbes' February 2025 stock picks performing so far?

Forbes' February stock picks are essentially flat after three trading days, down 0.9% on average versus a 1.0% decline for the S&P 500. That puts the portfolio a hair ahead of the broader market.

Two of the five tracked picks are currently outperforming the benchmark. Reddit (RDDT) stands out sharply, up 10.7% in the opening days, while the remaining four picks are in the red.

This snapshot captures the first 72 hours of trading since publication. Early moves like these often reverse as the week progresses, so the comparative position against the S&P 500 remains fluid.