Generally, when it comes to investing, people often put most of their money into large-cap stocks and index funds that they find reliable. But there’s this idea that, if you can set aside some cash to chase after “10 baggers”—investments that could potentially multiply your money by tenfold—maybe it’s worth the gamble. Finding even one really successful stock could significantly boost your overall portfolio, according to some experts. They do caution, though, that investors typically allocate less than 10% of their capital to these high-risk bets. When diving into these options, it’s recommended to look at smaller-cap stocks, which might show more growth potential.
There’s a hypothetical scenario often mentioned: if you invest $10,000 across ten different stocks, and nine of them drop by 50%, but one skyrockets by 1,000%, your overall return could still amount to a 55% profit. Even if nine stocks tumble by 90%, as long as you have a couple of those 10 baggers in the mix, you could come out ahead by 19%. If you manage to pinpoint two successful investments, you could essentially see all the others fall flat and still be up 120%.
Some names being highlighted are really just starting points for further exploration. For example, according to CNBC’s analyst consensus tool, Soundhound AI, a voice AI company that works with clients like Hyundai and Mercedes, is currently rated as a strong buy. The stock took a dive, losing more than 50% in 2025, but has since surged by 93% in the past year. The Soun 1Y Mountain Soundhound AI has seen its membership in high-end fitness centers significantly grow, showing increases of 32% this year and 82% over the last year. Recently, they maintained a positive outlook on their stock performance, suggesting that pullbacks present good buying opportunities. Analyst John Baumgartner believes the strength of the fitness company’s programming and member loyalty can continue to bolster performance even amidst a challenging economy.
Another mention is Airship AI, a provider of security and surveillance applications, which also has room for growth, according to Custom-made. While its stock has dropped by over 20% this year, it has still gained around 5% over the last 12 months.
