Want to double your money in 2026? This is what I'd buy

High-quality ASX tech stocks are now trading well below prior highs.

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Finding stocks that can realistically double in a year is not easy. Most of the time, those kinds of returns come with higher risk or rely on a big change in sentiment.

Right now, that shift is starting to show up in parts of the ASX tech sector.

After a sharp sell-off through late 2025 and early 2026, several high-quality names have fallen well below previous highs. In some cases, the underlying business has kept improving while the share price moved the other way.

That gap is what stands out.

If I were looking for positions with strong re-rating potential from current levels, these are the three ASX stocks I would focus on.

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WiseTech Global Ltd (ASX: WTC)

WiseTech is a clear example of sentiment disconnecting from business performance.

The company continues to expand its CargoWise platform globally, with revenue lifting strongly following the e2open acquisition. In its latest result, revenue rose 76% to $672 million, while EBITDA increased 31%.

At the same time, the share price has been under heavy pressure. The stock is still well below its 2025 highs after falling rapidly over the past year.

Some of that reflects margin compression tied to acquisitions and governance concerns. But those are not structural issues with the core platform.

CargoWise remains deeply embedded across global logistics networks. Once in place, it is difficult to replace, which supports recurring revenue and pricing power.

If sentiment stabilises, this is the type of stock that can move quickly.

Pro Medicus Ltd (ASX: PME)

Pro Medicus sits at the premium end of the ASX tech space, but the business model continues to justify that position.

The company delivers medical imaging software to major hospital networks, mainly in the United States. Its contracts are long-dated, high-margin, and often include minimum usage volumes.

That creates strong revenue visibility.

Recent results showed revenue up 28.4% and EBIT up 29.7%, with more than $1 billion in forward contracted revenue.

The key point here is consistency. Growth has remained strong even as the share price pulled back over the past year.

It is a high-quality operator that has been repriced with the sector.

Xero Ltd (ASX: XRO)

Xero offers a different angle, but the same setup.

The company continues to grow its global subscriber base, with users reaching 4.59 million in the latest half. Revenue increased 20% to $1.19 billion, with improving EBITDA margins.

At the same time, the share price has fallen heavily alongside the broader tech sell-off.

There are still execution risks, particularly around US expansion and competition. But the core model remains strong.

Xero generates recurring subscription revenue and continues to lift pricing through product improvements.

If growth holds and sentiment shifts, there is room for the multiple to expand again.

Foolish takeaway

All three of these companies have seen large drawdowns despite continuing to grow.

This is not about finding unknown ASX small-caps. These are established businesses that have already proven their models at scale.

The risk is that sentiment stays weak or growth slows.

But if the market continues rotating back into tech, these are the types of companies that are likely move the most.

Personally, I see this more as a sentiment reset than a change in fundamentals. That is why I would be looking here first.

Motley Fool contributor Aaron Teboneras has no position in any of the stocks mentioned. The Motley Fool Australia's parent company Motley Fool Holdings Inc. has positions in and has recommended WiseTech Global and Xero. The Motley Fool Australia's parent company Motley Fool Holdings Inc. has recommended Pro Medicus. The Motley Fool Australia has positions in and has recommended WiseTech Global and Xero. The Motley Fool Australia has recommended Pro Medicus. The Motley Fool has a disclosure policy. This article contains general investment advice only (under AFSL 400691). Authorised by Scott Phillips.

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