Top stocks you look after in 2026

Hey everyone, I am planning to slowly realize part of my silver and gold investments. I currently hold shares in two mining companies, EXK (+71%) and SLVR (+36%). Both are mainly silver miners with some gold exposure. Silver has risen significantly over the past year, and while I believe the trend may continue, I want to start practicing how to take profits rather than holding indefinitely. My plan is to realize around 300 to 350 USD in profit next week. I will combine this with my monthly investment from salary and reinvest. I use the Midas platform, which charges 1.5 USD per buy or sell transaction, so I prefer fewer bulk purchases rather than frequent small ones. At this point I have two possible directions: \- Continue investing in ETFs like VTI, VGT, QQQM, or IVV \- Use the realized profits to invest in stable mid to small sized companies My idea is to treat these reinvested shares as "free" shares funded by profits. Is this a reasonable mindset? I am still new to investing, around 6 to 8 months in, and only recently increased the size of my portfolio. My holdings are currently heavy in tech, AI, and semiconductors, so I would like to diversify. I will of course do my own research, but I would appreciate ideas or sectors you are currently watching. The stock market feels like an ocean, and I am trying to narrow it down into a smaller pool where I can make more informed picks. Insights on precious metals like gold, silver, and copper are also very welcome. I have had good returns so far, but I am starting to ask myself how long this trend can last, and I want to improve my ability to make decisions before giving back profits. Thanks in advance, and wishing everyone strong returns in their investments.