Crypto is not for everyone and quality stocks are ripe for picking.
Actions and cryptocurrencies both offer investment opportunities, but they differ considerably by their nature, their risks and their potential yields. The best choice for you depends on your individual financial goals and your risk tolerance. However, it should be noted that you do not have to put money in risky assets such as crypto to obtain the yields you want.
If you have money to invest in actions and a sufficient time horizon (at least three to five years but preferably longer) to allow your investments to grow for you, here are two technological names to consider it seems to have much more potential than any cryptocurrency.
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1. Gitlab
Gitlab (GTLB -2.79%)) is a complete Devsecops platform. DevSecops is a software development approach that incorporates certain security practices in each phase of the software development life cycle. The Gitlab platform provides a single application for the management of the source code, integration and continuous development, security and operations, which eliminates the need for organizations to take advantage of several fragmented tools.
The company has a wide range of customers, from large companies to small and medium -sized businesses in various sectors ranging from financial services to the development of aerospace and defense software. Gitlab mainly earns money via software -based software products (SaaS). The company offers a free version of open source, but frequently converts users to paid subscribers for premium features and services.
Gitlab integrated artificial intelligence (AI) in all its Devsecops platform with a series of features fueled by AI called Gitlab Duo. Gitlab Duo offers capacities such as helping developers to complete the code in real time or to better understand security vulnerabilities. The Cat Duo Gitlab Duo of the platform is a conversational AI assistant who can explain the code, suggest improvements and even generate code, tests or documentation.
Revenues of $ 214.5 million in Gitlab in the first quarter of the year 2026 (completed on April 30) marked a 27% increase from one year to the next. The company also obtained a non-Gaap (generally accepted accounting principles) of 12% and an operating cash flow of $ 106.3 million. The available treasury flows adjusted almost tripled compared to the previous year, and the company reduced its GAAP losses, although it is still not profitable up to around 35.9 million dollars.
Gitlab customers with more than $ 5,000 in annual recurring income (ARR) reached 10,104 in the first quarter, up 13% from one year to the next, while the Customer Cohort with more than $ 100,000 A arr was reached 1,288, or a spice of 26% over a year. The company net retention rate in the company’s overall dollars was 122% during the three -month period.
The increase in competition in the Gitlab industry and concerns about its growth history have been weighing lately. However, strategic investments in AI, such as Gitlab Duo, attract new customers and expand adoption among the existing, because the platform integrates AI throughout its ecosystem. Overall, Gitlab is well placed to capitalize on the growing demand for comprehensive IA -oriented platforms and long -term investors could benefit from the process.
2. Applovin
APPLORVE (Application 4.21%)) is an advertising technology company that provides a platform for application developers to market, monetize and analyze their applications. Its Adtech platform is known for its effectiveness on the mobile game market.
However, Applovin is strategically developing in new vertical sectors to unlock a much larger total addressable market. The growing use of smartphones and connected TV platforms (CTV), as well as an increase in online purchases, feed the demand for mobile advertising and CTV, which are all trends on which Applovin is well positioned to capitalize.
The company mainly earns money via its software platform, which helps developers find advertisers and vice versa, so it earns most of its income from advertising costs. Applovin’s central force lies in its axonal engine powered by AI. This engine continuously refines the targeting and placement of ads, leading to higher efficiency and better yields for advertisers.
Applovin experienced a very robust start of the year at T1 2025 because revenues reached $ 1.48 billion, an increase of 40% compared to the same period last year. Advertising income has experienced a significant boost, increasing by 71% from one year to the next to reach $ 1.16 billion. This growth has been attributed to improvements in its automatic learning models for mobile games and to the initial success of its web advertising strategy.
The adjusted Baiia (profit before interest, taxes, damping and damping) jumped 83% for a record of $ 1.01 billion. Meanwhile, available cash flows increased by 113% from one year to the next to reach $ 826 million. Applovin has also finalized an agreement to sell his mobile game business at Tripledot studios while he continues to pivot his efforts to focus on his strong growth advertising platform.
Applovin experienced a breathtaking breakdown of more than 460% in the 12 months. Although long-term investors should not necessarily expect the performance of this caliber action in the next 12 months, there are many reasons to remain optimistic in this company in the coming years and far beyond.
