From Yahoo Finance: 2025-04-26 17:04:00

Hedge funds are emphasizing safe stocks amid global economic uncertainty. These stocks are typically from well-established companies with strong balance sheets, solid performance history, market leadership, and dividends. Hedge funds are favoring reliable, low-risk stocks over consumer discretionary amid recession fears. Goldman Sachs reports that hedge fund VIP stocks outperformed the market in 2025, returning 10% versus 3%. Low-volatility stocks have shown higher returns at lower risk globally.

Meta Platforms, Inc. (NASDAQ:META) is a tech company with a messaging app developed by a team of developers. It is held by 262 hedge funds and offers a forward dividend of $2.10. The company’s segments include Family of Apps (FoA) and Reality Labs (RL), comprising popular services like Facebook, Instagram, and Messenger. Meta AI and CapEx are key focus areas, with Meta AI aiming for 1 billion users and a 44% upside potential.

Despite some tariff concerns, Meta Platforms, Inc. (META) is expected to see growth, with a one-year price target of $722.91 and a 9.95% growth estimate for the next quarter. The company ranks 3rd on the list of best safe stocks according to hedge funds. While META is considered safe, there may be AI stocks with higher return potential. A report suggests exploring a promising AI stock trading at a steep discount for potentially greater returns.



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