The Best (and Worst) Stock Picks of 2026... So Far

Which fund managers made the best calls of the year? Which stocks soared, which ones crashed, and what can investors learn from the biggest surprises of 2026 so far?In this special mid-year review, Amber Kanwar and Executive Producer Jillian Glickman look back at every Pro Pick featured on In the Money over the past year. They reveal the top-performing stocks, the biggest disappointments, and rank the fund managers whose ideas delivered the strongest returns. From AI memory-chip winners like Samsung (KRX: 005930) to Bird Construction (TSX: BDT), Canada's energy boom, hard assets, healthcare, and the surprising absence of the Magnificent Seven from the top of the leaderboard, they break down the trends that have defined the market so far.They also revisit some of the show's most memorable investment stories—including Better Home & Finance (NASDAQ: BETR), Marvell Technology (NASDAQ: MRVL), Sprott Inc. (TSX: SII), OpenDoor Technologies (NASDAQ: OPEN), Boston Scientific (NYSE: BSX), and more—and discuss what worked, what didn't, and why patience can be one of an investor's greatest advantages.Plus, Amber and Jillian share highlights from the podcast's incredible year, including the growth of In the Money, the Calgary Stampede live show, a preview of the upcoming Canadian innovation series, and what's coming this fall.Whether you've followed every Pro Pick or are looking for new investing ideas, this episode is your mid-year report card on the market—and on the experts who called it best.Timestamps0:00 Trailer1:51  Welcome to the mid-year review2:18  Market backdrop and how the year has unfolded5:40 Top-performing stocks11:15 Most popular stock pick13:00 Better Home and Finance discussion14:43 Hamilton ETFs - MIX16:42 Worst-performing stocks22:36 ATB Pro Picks23:05 Top fund managers honourable mentions26:40 Top Fund Managers28:40 Top three fund managers33:18 Upcoming August special and September plans34:34 Swag store announcement35:26 — OutroSponsorsFor over 25 years, Raymond James has been helping Canadians achieve their financial goals. Visit https://raymondjames.ca today to discover how you can live a life well planned.Pro Picks is brought to you by ATB Financial.  Visit https://ATB.com/inthemoney for more informationThe mailbag is sponsored by Hamilton ETFs. For more information on the Hamilton Enhanced Mixed Asset Allocation ETF visit:  https://hamiltonetfs.com/etf/mix/ Linkshttps://inthemoneypod.com/ https://instagram.com/inthemoneypodhttps://facebook.com/profile.php?id=61569721774740 https://twitter.com/inthemoneypod https://tiktok.com/@inthemoneypodquestions@inthemoneypod.comDISCLAIMERS The content provided in this podcast is for informational purposes only and does not constitute financial, investment, or professional advice.The views expressed by the host and guests are their own and do not necessarily reflect the opinions of any organization or company. The host and guests may maintain positions in any securities discussed on the podcast. Always consult with a qualified financial advisor or professional before making any investment decisions. Hamilton ETFs Disclaimer This podcast is sponsored by Hamilton ETFs.  The information contained herein should not be construed as investment advice or considered as a recommendation to purchase or sell the mentioned securities.The index performance returns are for informational purposes only and are not indicative of the future returns of the ETF. The returns do not reflect any management fees, transaction costs or expenses. Investors cannot invest directly in an index.Certain statements contained in this podcast may constitute forward-looking information within the meaning of Canadian securities laws. Forward-looking information may relate to a future outlook and anticipated distributions, events or results and may include statements regarding future financial performance. In some cases, forward-looking information can be identified by terms such as “may”, “will”, “should”, “expect”, “anticipate”, “believe”, “intend” or other similar expressions concerning matters that are not historical facts. Actual results may vary from such forward-looking information. Hamilton ETFs undertakes no obligation to update publicly or otherwise revise any forward-looking statement, whether as a result of new information, future events or other such factors which affect this information, except as