Alpha Picks is a quantitative stock recommendation service from Seeking Alpha, designed to deliver two data-driven Strong Buy stock picks per month for long-term buy-and-hold investors.
Launched on July 1, 2022, and led by quantitative strategist Steven Cress, Alpha Picks has returned +316.61% against the S&P 500's +79.99% as of April 10, 2026.
Subscribers receive immediate access to a live portfolio of 30+ active picks, monthly sell alerts, performance updates, and exclusive quant team webinars.
Every pick is selected using a systematic, data-driven process that screens approximately 5,000 U.S. equities daily across five core factors: value, growth, profitability, EPS revisions, and price momentum.
Two Stock Picks Per Month
One pick is added on the first trading day of each month and a second on the 15th, or the nearest trading day after it. No frequent trading is required.
Proven Market Outperformance
Since launch, Alpha Picks has returned +316.61% compared to +79.99% for the S&P 500 over the same period. The underlying Quant Strong Buy strategy has beaten the S&P 500 in 12 of the last 13 backtested years.
Sell Alerts and Active Portfolio Monitoring
Subscribers receive email alerts when a stock is downgraded to Sell or when a new pick is added. Positions rated Hold for more than 180 consecutive days are automatically closed.
Full Portfolio Access from Day One
New subscribers immediately access all current holdings, covering 30+ stocks across multiple sectors, with no waiting period.
Alpha Picks Standalone
Priced at $499 per year, currently available at $449, this plan provides full access to all stock picks, the live portfolio, sell alerts, performance data, and exclusive quant webinars.
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Premium and Alpha Picks Bundle
Seeking Alpha Premium ($299/year) adds unlimited article access, a stock screener, proprietary quant ratings, and portfolio management tools. The combined bundle carries a list price of $798 and is available for $639 for the first year, a saving of $159.
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Quant Ratings: Daily Strong Buy, Hold, and Sell ratings across approximately 5,000 U.S. equities, updated every night.
Factor Grades: Individual grades for value, growth, profitability, EPS revisions, and momentum, each benchmarked against sector peers.
Upgrades and Downgrades Feed: Daily view of rating changes across the full quant universe, useful for identifying emerging opportunities.
Analyze with AI: AI-generated stock analysis drawing on quant grades and Seeking Alpha analyst coverage.
Exclusive Webinars: Live sessions hosted by the quant team covering portfolio strategy, market context, and individual pick analysis.
Alpha Picks Performance
Alpha Picks has delivered a total return of +316.61% since launch on July 1, 2022, against +79.99% for the S&P 500 over the same period. Performance is calculated using time-weighted returns consistent with Global Investment Performance Standards, with S&P Global serving as independent third-party verifier.
Long-Term Investors
Alpha Picks is designed for buy-and-hold investors seeking capital appreciation over a minimum one-year holding horizon with no requirement for frequent trading.
Investors Seeking Data-Driven Ideas
The service suits investors who want a systematic approach to stock selection without committing significant time to individual company research each month.
New Stock Pickers
New subscribers can start by purchasing five or more existing Strong Buy picks, buying the full portfolio using the allocations in the Portfolio tab, or using Alpha Picks as an idea generation tool alongside their own research.
Launched on July 1, 2022, and led by quantitative strategist Steven Cress, Alpha Picks has returned +316.61% against the S&P 500's +79.99% as of April 10, 2026.
Subscribers receive immediate access to a live portfolio of 30+ active picks, monthly sell alerts, performance updates, and exclusive quant team webinars.
Alpha Picks Features
Quantitative Stock SelectionEvery pick is selected using a systematic, data-driven process that screens approximately 5,000 U.S. equities daily across five core factors: value, growth, profitability, EPS revisions, and price momentum.
Two Stock Picks Per Month
One pick is added on the first trading day of each month and a second on the 15th, or the nearest trading day after it. No frequent trading is required.
Proven Market Outperformance
Since launch, Alpha Picks has returned +316.61% compared to +79.99% for the S&P 500 over the same period. The underlying Quant Strong Buy strategy has beaten the S&P 500 in 12 of the last 13 backtested years.
Sell Alerts and Active Portfolio Monitoring
Subscribers receive email alerts when a stock is downgraded to Sell or when a new pick is added. Positions rated Hold for more than 180 consecutive days are automatically closed.
Full Portfolio Access from Day One
New subscribers immediately access all current holdings, covering 30+ stocks across multiple sectors, with no waiting period.
Alpha Picks Subscription Plans
Alpha Picks Standalone
Priced at $499 per year, currently available at $449, this plan provides full access to all stock picks, the live portfolio, sell alerts, performance data, and exclusive quant webinars.
Get 10% off Alpha Picks
Premium and Alpha Picks Bundle
Seeking Alpha Premium ($299/year) adds unlimited article access, a stock screener, proprietary quant ratings, and portfolio management tools. The combined bundle carries a list price of $798 and is available for $639 for the first year, a saving of $159.
Get 20% off the Alpha Picks Bundle
Alpha Picks Research Tools
Quant Ratings: Daily Strong Buy, Hold, and Sell ratings across approximately 5,000 U.S. equities, updated every night.
Factor Grades: Individual grades for value, growth, profitability, EPS revisions, and momentum, each benchmarked against sector peers.
Upgrades and Downgrades Feed: Daily view of rating changes across the full quant universe, useful for identifying emerging opportunities.
Analyze with AI: AI-generated stock analysis drawing on quant grades and Seeking Alpha analyst coverage.
Exclusive Webinars: Live sessions hosted by the quant team covering portfolio strategy, market context, and individual pick analysis.
Alpha Picks Performance
Alpha Picks has delivered a total return of +316.61% since launch on July 1, 2022, against +79.99% for the S&P 500 over the same period. Performance is calculated using time-weighted returns consistent with Global Investment Performance Standards, with S&P Global serving as independent third-party verifier.Who Is Alpha Picks For?
Long-Term Investors
Alpha Picks is designed for buy-and-hold investors seeking capital appreciation over a minimum one-year holding horizon with no requirement for frequent trading.
Investors Seeking Data-Driven Ideas
The service suits investors who want a systematic approach to stock selection without committing significant time to individual company research each month.
New Stock Pickers
New subscribers can start by purchasing five or more existing Strong Buy picks, buying the full portfolio using the allocations in the Portfolio tab, or using Alpha Picks as an idea generation tool alongside their own research.
Please note:
- Alpha Picks covers U.S. common stocks only. REITs and ADRs are excluded from selection criteria.
- The portfolio is not designed to generate dividend income as a primary goal.
- Sector concentration can occur when one sector produces the strongest fundamentals, which may not suit investors with single-sector preferences.
How to Get Started with Alpha Picks
- Visit my Seeking Alpha Discount page
- Select your preferred plan, either standalone Alpha Picks or the Premium and Alpha Picks bundle
- Complete payment and gain immediate access to the full active portfolio
- Review existing holdings and select an entry strategy suited to your goals
- Monitor monthly picks via email on the first and 15th trading day of each month
- Track performance and act on sell alerts as they are issued
