The stock market this year is truly interesting. If you’re looking for long-term, stable-growth stocks, I see good opportunities right now to choose standout stocks with strong potential—companies with solid businesses and the ability to adapt well to the global market. Let’s take a look at which places may be worth investing in for the long term.

First is Apple. The company was founded in 1976 by Steve Jobs and his team. It grew from making personal computers into one of the world’s leading technology companies. Products like iPhone, iPad, and Mac are widely known. This year, Apple has plans for a major software upgrade, expected to be launched in June. The current price is around $221, with a market value of over $3.3 billion. The PE ratio is 35 times.

Next is NVIDIA, an AI leader since 1993. Its GPUs have been used to train various AI models. However, earlier this year, it faced challenges when DeepSeek from China launched an AI model with lower costs. Still, NVIDIA remains a leader in the technology industry. The stock price is around $116, with a market value of over $2.8 billion. The PE ratio is 37 times.

Alphabet, the parent company of Google, was founded in 2015 to separate core businesses from new projects. In 2567, Alphabet plans to invest about $75 billion in AI. The current price is $164, with a market value of over $2 billion. The PE ratio is 20.58 times, which seems to suggest it has lower value than others.

Microsoft was founded in 1975 by Bill Gates and Paul Allen. It’s a technology company that brought computers to every home. Its Windows and Office products are known worldwide. Its cloud service, Azure, is also an important part. This year, Microsoft has improved many products, such as Microsoft Loop for collaboration. The price is $381, with a market value of over $2.8 billion. The PE ratio is 30.73 times.

Finally, Airbnb, a lodging booking platform with more than 4 million providers. Since 2008, the company has expanded from a simple idea into a very large business. In 2567, Airbnb plans to expand its services to cover every aspect of travel—like the “Amazon of travel.” The price is $125, with a market value of over $77 billion. The PE ratio is 30.51 times.

When choosing long-term growth stocks, I think you need to look at the company’s fundamentals, such as revenue growth, its ability to generate profits, its level of debt, and whether it has a competitive advantage. Does it have unique products? Is the brand strong? Consider whether the industry is growing. Check whether the company has innovation and can adapt. Identify the main drivers of growth. Assess valuation relative to growth trends. Review dividend payout policy, and evaluate the company’s risk management.

As for investment methods, Thai investors have several options. For example, buying long-term stocks through a Thai broker means you truly own the actual shares, and you also get shareholder rights—but it requires a large amount of capital and comes with high fees. Or you can buy through a service app, which is more convenient, has no expensive fees, and makes it easier to open an account—though you must deposit the full amount. Another option is to use CFDs to hedge risk, so you don’t need to sell the stocks you hold. However, this is not a good choice for genuinely holding stocks long term.

In a volatile market like this, holding stocks long term is indeed a good strategy. You can invest in companies that have the ability to generate sustainable profits, with continuous business growth and potential to expand in the future—making them suitable for holding to receive long-term returns. That said, I recommend studying more and looking for better entry points at better prices if possible.