It's difficult to find stocks that will still be here and going strong in five to ten years. I have recommended a number long positions as noted in tabular form below. Hold these positions for the intermediate to long term. In some cases you may ADD to positions in order to average down your cost. There are many look-alikes, many copy cats, many vanilla variations on the same theme.
Competition is another major factor.
Those who arrive on the scene with a new idea or methodology and who can market it correctly will get market share quickly and with limited competition. Management, Expansion Capital, Public Relations. All of these are are self explanatory and must be part of the equation for success. The product must not only be innovative and competitive but it must be promoted effectively. Technical Chart Patterns and Indicators.