Despite the S&P 500 trading near all-time highs, there are still some extremely attractive opportunities in the stock market. But as we head into 2026, one financial technology company stands out as an incredible opportunity. In this short video, I discuss what it is and why I'm such a fan right now.
*Stock prices used were the morning prices of Jan. 9, 2026. The video was published on Jan. 10, 2026.
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Matt Frankel, CFP has positions in Dream Finders Homes, PayPal, Prologis, and SoFi Technologies and has the following options: long January 2027 $95 calls on PayPal and short January 2027 $135 calls on PayPal. The Motley Fool has positions in and recommends Dream Finders Homes, PayPal, and Prologis. The Motley Fool recommends the following options: long January 2027 $42.50 calls on PayPal and short March 2026 $65 calls on PayPal. The Motley Fool has a disclosure policy.
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