Top 5 US stocks to watch in 2025

What are US stocks?

Home to companies like Tesla, Amazon and Meta, the US stock market represents over $50 trillion in market capitalisation across exchanges like the NYSE and Nasdaq. These are shares of publicly traded companies that anyone can buy or sell.

Companies on our list like Snowflake are securing top-dollar, ongoing contracts, while Western Digital’s stock price has soared by 177.95% since the beginning of the year (as of 24 October 2025).

Of course, strong past performance doesn't guarantee future results. Even market leaders can face significant price swings, as we'll explore when looking at specific companies and risk factors.

What is the biggest stock market in the world?

The NYSE is the largest stock market in the world by market cap, with $28.8 trillion as of October 2025.¹  It has existed since 1792, and it’s thought that the first stock ever traded on it was the Bank of New York.

Advantages of US stocks

The US market offers access to companies reshaping entire industries. Rather than just broad market exposure, these five stocks represent specific opportunities that are harder to find elsewhere.

• Sector leadership in emerging technologies
  Snowflake holds 654 contracts with a trailing 12-month product revenue greater than US$1 million, pointing to substantial ongoing revenue
• Established market positions
  Oracle is one of the world’s most established software companies – a giant in its sector
• Scale and trading volumes
  Major US stocks typically see substantial daily trading activity, which can mean tighter spreads and the ability to enter or exit positions without significantly affecting share prices
• Accessible through multiple methods
  You can trade these stocks through CFDs for flexibility or own them, depending on your trading approach and risk tolerancee.

Risks of US stocks

These US companies come with specific considerations that traders should understand.

• Price volatility
  Oracle’s year-to-date (YTD) stock price increase is 66.19%, but over the past month, as of 25 October 2025, it’s decreased 13.56%²
• Sector dependencies
  All of these companies are heavily reliant on tech advancements and trends – Zscaler’s business is intimately linked to global remote work policies
• Growth valuations
  These stocks trade on future potential rather than current earnings. If growth expectations aren't met, stock price reactions can be significant
• Currency exposure
  Trading US stocks from the UAE involves AED/USD conversion, adding currency fluctuation to your trading considerations

Top 5 US stocks to watch in 2025

We’ve selected these stocks based on a number of factors, such as how well their stock price has performed this year, as well as:

• Their growth potential
• Innovation in their sector

 Overview of the US stocks in this article

Of the five US stocks listed in this article, all of them are available to trade with us via CFDs except for Snowflake.

Similarly, you can stock trade all of these companies on our platform.

1. Zscaler (Nasdaq: ZS)
 

Industry: Technology services

Market cap: US$50.46 billion¹

Zscaler is a leading cybersecurity company that helps businesses protect their networks in the cloud. Instead of relying on old-style firewalls, Zscaler uses a ‘zero-trust’ approach, meaning every connection to a company’s system must be verified before it’s allowed. This model is becoming more important as people work remotely and companies move their operations online.

The company has grown quickly as demand for secure cloud access increases. Its revenue has surged over the past year, and it recently reached a record share price. Zscaler’s strong profit margins show it’s managing costs well even as it scales up.

For stock traders, Zscaler offers exposure to one of the fastest-growing areas of technology. Cybersecurity is now seen as essential infrastructure, so demand tends to stay strong even in tougher economic times. However, its share price has already risen a lot, so stock traders should be prepared for some volatility.

For CFD traders, that volatility can be an advantage. Zscaler’s frequent price swings create trading opportunities on both the long and short side, especially around earnings or product announcements.

Highlights:

• Its stock price has soared by 73.20% YTD⁴
• According to its FY25 Q4 results, revenue grew 21% year-over-year (YoY) to US$719.2 million⁵
• In the same report, the company announced a new achievement of over US$3 billion in annual recurring revenue for the quarter⁶

2. Snowflake Inc (NYSE: SNOW)

Industry: Technology services

Market cap: US$85.71 billion⁷

Snowflake builds cloud-based tools that help businesses store and analyse data. Its platform enables companies to handle massive amounts of information securely and at speed – a vital capability as AI, automation and data-driven decision-making become mainstream.

The company’s growth story has been impressive, with strong YTD gains as stock traders bet on its role in the AI ecosystem. It has also expanded partnerships with leading AI companies, which could boost future revenue.

For stock traders, Snowflake represents a long-term play on the data economy. As more companies shift to the cloud, its services should remain in high demand. That said, the company is still working towards consistent profitability, so it’s a higher-risk, high-potential stock.

For CFD traders, Snowflake’s sharp price movements and high trading volumes make it appealing. Price reactions around earnings or guidance updates often provide short-term trading setups.

Highlights:

• Another substantial stock price increase on our list – 61.14% YTD⁸
• In its FY26 Q2 results announcement, it indicated revenue for the quarter was US$1.1 billion – a 32% YoY growth⁹
• The company has 654 customers with a trailing 12-month product revenue greater than US$1 million, pointing to solid future income for the business¹⁰

3. Oracle Corporation (NYSE: ORCL)

Industry: Technology services

Market cap: US$798.42 billion¹¹

Oracle is one of the world’s most established software companies. It’s best known for databases and enterprise software, but in recent years it’s transformed into a serious player in cloud computing and artificial intelligence.

The company’s cloud infrastructure services are expanding quickly, and new AI-related partnerships have given its share price a major boost in 2025. Oracle’s scale and strong cash flows make it more stable than younger tech firms, while its renewed growth focus adds fresh appeal.

For stock traders, Oracle provides exposure to AI and cloud trends but with less risk than many start-ups. It blends long-term stability with modern relevance, and it often pays dividends, which adds income potential.

For CFD traders, Oracle’s combination of steady growth and periodic bursts of momentum can make it attractive. Its large daily trading volumes support short-term positions, especially when news breaks around earnings or new contracts.

Highlights:

• The company’s stock price has risen dramatically by 66.19% YTD¹²
• Its FY26 Q1 earnings results indicate that quarterly total revenue was US$14.9 billion, up 12% in USD¹³
• Software revenues were down 1% in USD to US$5.7 billion, suggesting some volatility in the market – conditions for CFD traders to take advantage of¹⁴

4. Seagate Technology Holdings (Nasdaq: STX)

Industry: Electronic technology

Market cap: US$48.22 billion¹⁵

Seagate designs and manufactures data-storage devices such as hard drives and solid-state drives. With the explosion of cloud computing and AI, the demand for storing massive amounts of data has grown quickly – and Seagate has been a key beneficiary.

The company’s share price has surged this year on expectations that AI-driven workloads will require more high-capacity storage. It’s also benefiting from a recovery in the broader technology hardware cycle after a weaker 2023.

For stock traders, Seagate offers exposure to the infrastructure that makes all that computing possible. It also pays dividends, which can appeal to those seeking both growth and income.

For CFD traders, Seagate’s cyclical nature and strong recent gains create potential short-term opportunities. The stock tends to move sharply on industry data and company results, offering fairly clear entry and exit points.

Highlights:

• The company has seen a whopping 159.61% stock price growth YTD¹⁶
• FY25 revenue was US$9.10 billion, while FY25 Q4 revenue was US$2.44 billion¹⁷
• It paid US$600 million in dividends in FY25¹⁸

5. Western Digital Corporation (Nasdaq: WDC)

Industry: Electronic technology

Market cap: US$43.10 billion¹⁹

Western Digital is another major name in the data-storage industry. It produces hard drives and flash storage used in computers, data centres and cloud systems – all areas seeing rapid expansion thanks to AI and the growing digital economy.

After a challenging period in 2023, the company has rebounded strongly in 2025 as demand for high-capacity storage recovered. Western Digital has also been restructuring its operations to improve profitability and efficiency, which has helped boost investor confidence.

For stock traders, Western Digital provides exposure to one of the most essential parts of the tech ecosystem: data storage. As global data volumes continue to soar, long-term demand looks healthy, even if results can fluctuate with industry cycles.

For CFD traders, its strong year-to-date rally and ongoing volatility make it an appealing short-term play. Price moves often accelerate around earnings announcements or market news tied to AI and cloud spending.

Highlights:

• The highest gainer on our list, the stock price has climbed 177.95% YTD²⁰
• It reduced total debt by US$2.6 billion in FY25 Q4, a positive sign for a healthy balance sheet²¹
• The company paid a dividend of US$0.10 to shareholders²²

How to trade US stocks with IG UAE

CFDs

1. Open a CFD trading account with IG UAE
2. Search for US stocks on the IG platform
3. Decide whether to go long (buy) or short (sell)
4. Choose your position size
5. Set stop-loss and limit orders
6. Place your trade and monitor it

Stock trading

1. Open a stock trading account with IG UAE
2. Search for US stocks
3. Choose the stock you want to buy – try our stock screener
4. Determine how many shares you want to purchase
5. Place your order
6. Monitor your investment and collect any dividends

FAQs about US stocks

Footnotes

1. NYSE, July 2025
2. TradingView, October 2025
3. TradingView, October 2025
4. TradingView, October 2025
5. Zscaler, September 2025
6. Zscaler, September 2025
7. TradingView, October 2025
8. TradingView, October 2025
9. Snowflake, August 2025
10. Snowflake, August 2025
11. TradingView, October 2025
12. TradingView, October 2025
13. Oracle, September 2025
14. Oracle, September 2025
15. TradingView, October 2025
16. TradingView, October 2025
17. Seagate, July 2025
18. Seagate, July 2025
19. TradingView, October 2025
20. TradingView, October 2025
21. Western Digital, July 2025
22. Western Digital, July 2025