Author Bio Anand is the Editor-in-Chief of Fool.com. He loves pithiness, clever turns of phrase, and helping people simplify their money decisions. Follow @anandchokkavelu Before we get to the stocks you're here for, let's acknowledge two caveats: Choosing the best stocks to buy today depends heavily on your personal financial situation. To get a feel for where you stand, read our How to Invest guide. It walks you through topics like establishing an emergency fund, allocating assets, and when it makes sense to buy stocks. While I ensured some variety, the list below isn't meant to be a fully diversified portfolio. Instead, they're my highest-conviction stocks to outperform in 2021 and beyond. The best one-step way to diversify your holdings is to build the core of your portfolio around something like the