Last weekend, I wrote about ten ASX dividend stocks that I would buy for my superannuation fund. Whilst ASX shares are great, particularly for dividend income, it's my firm belief that Australian investors and superannuants shouldn't forget about US stocks in their retirement portfolios.
The US is, quite simply and indisputably, home to most of the best companies in the world. Think about the goods and services we all use on a daily basis in the workplace. Whether it be Microsoft's Office, Teams or Windows, Adobe's Photoshop or Alphabet's Google Search or YouTube, these products are at the forefront of workplace productivity. And they are all owned by US stocks. It's a similar story at home. Chances are, most readers have some Colgate toothpaste, Gillette razors, Fairy dishwashing liquid or Coca-Cola sitting on a shelf somewhere as we speak.
ASX shares are great, but it is the US markets that really offer investors a chance to own a slice of the best businesses in the world. At least in my view.
So with that in mind, here are ten US stocks that I would buy for my self-managed superannuation fund (if I had one, that is) today.
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10 US stocks I would pick for a superannuation fund today
Starting off, let's go for Microsoft Corporation (NASDAQ: MSFT), Alphabet Inc (NASDAQ: GOOG)(NASDAQ: GOOGL), and Amazon.com Inc (NASDAQ: AMZN). These three members of the 'Magnificent 7' are all dominant in their own spaces. Microsoft has an impressive array of workplace software, which we touched on above. Together with LinkedIn, they form an indispensable part of many workplaces today, which I don't see changing anytime soon. Additionally, it has a large presence in the gaming space with its Xbox brand.
We could say the same for Alphabet. It's hard to overstate how valuable Google Search is to everyday work and life. With a near monopoly on the global search market, Alphabet is a tried-and-true winner at this point. YouTube is also incredibly popular, as is the Gemini AI platform and Google Cloud.
E-commerce titan Amazon is also a sure bet for a superannuation fund in my view. Amazon is globally dominant, with its sprawling online marketplace offering an ever-increasing range of products. This company is also a leader in backend cloud services through its AWS platform, which makes up an increasingly large portion of the company's profits. Amazon is the only company on this list that doesn't pay a dividend. But I think it will start soon, which is enough to get it on this list.
Adding some more US tech stocks
Continuing the 'Magnificent 7' tech theme, I think NVIDIA Corporation (NASDAQ: NVDA) is another stock worthy of inclusion in a super fund. Nvidia has the potential to grow at an impressive pace, despite its US$4 trillion size. Being the leader in chip and artificial intelligence hardware is a license to print money in 2025, and Nvidia has proven it can do so.
Moving outside the Magnificent 7 now, let's talk about Mastercard Inc (NYSE: MA). Mastercard is one of those companies that doesn't make headlines too often, but has still been growing at a healthy pace for many years now. The global shift to cashless payments continues to march on, and Mastercard is a prime beneficiary of this. This is a phenomenal 'set-and-forget' stock to buy for a super fund.
Some consumer staples stocks for a super fund
As is our next company, the famous Coca-Cola Co (NYSE: KO). Coke is one of the most successful companies of all time, and given the sheer volume of drinks that it continues to sell, it looks set to remain so. People simply love Coca-Cola, as well as Sprite, Fanta, Mother and the myriad of other drinks in this company's stable.
One of Coca-Cola's most famous backers is the legendary Warren Buffett, whose company, Berkshire Hathaway Inc (NYSE: BRK.A)(NYSE: BRK.B) is our next stock. Although Berkshire is famous for its massive historical returns, there is an elephant in the room – Buffett's impending retirement. Although the 95-year-old will step down from Berkshire at the end of this year, I think Buffett has set the company up for generations of success, thanks to Berkshire's massive portfolio of high-quality businesses.
Another company that Buffett has invested in before is Procter & Gamble Inc (NYSE: PG), which is our next US stock worth discussing.
Brand power
This company is the business behind the Gillette and Fairy names we discussed earlier, as well as other popular household brands like Oral-B, Tide, Pantene, Old Spice and Vicks. These products are all life essentials, and their brands command a lot of goodwill and trust right around the world. I can't think of better attributes that a US stock can offer a superannuation fund.
Continuing with the consumer staples theme, Walmart Inc (NYSE: WMT) is another US stock that would do well in a super fund. Walmart is a dominant supermarket chain in the United States, with a growing international presence, too. It has enduring popularity amongst consumers thanks to its highly competitive prices.
In my opinion, it is highly likely that Walmart will continue to be the first choice of many Americans when it comes to stocking their households. As such, it's a company that I regard as a rock-solid, buy-and-hold investment.
Finally, let's talk about a company we all know and may or may not love. McDonald's Corp (NYSE: MCD) is one of the most famous brands in the world, and is available almost anywhere in the world. Its logo and products have become part of popular culture, and remain enormously popular wherever you go. That makes this US stock a great buy for investors worried about inflation, recessions or other kinds of economic problems.
