NAPS 2026
New NAPS portfolio for 2026
With the new year now underway, I’ve created the 2026 version of my NAP portfolio based on Stockopedia’s StockRank system. I’ve made a few tweaks to the screening process this year, aiming for an increased momentum play.
I look for a spread < 4%, though I keep this filter disabled in the screener. I use it purely as a reference and cross-check the average spread online to gauge real liquidity (alongside the charts). For specific sectors with high lease obligations, such as Consumer Cyclicals or Consumer Defensives, I do not apply the debt-to-profit ratio.
This year, I am introducing a momentum rule, targeting companies with a Momentum Rank above 90. I remain flexible here and may accept 80+ depending on the number of eligible companies and their overall StockRank. If there is a tie in StockRank, I use rising momentum as the tie-breaker.
Another filter added this year focuses on companies with maintained or upgraded earnings forecasts (where available). This is also a flexible parameter, as some companies (like Altyngold) may not have analyst coverage.
Since my broker is Trading 212, I cannot trade SETqx shares (which require market makers for liquidity). This limits my selection slightly. My final NAP 2026 portfolio, split by economic sector, is as follows:
Basic Materials
Altyngold
A gold mining and exploration company focused on assets in Kazakhstan. Its main operation is the Sekisovskoye mine, where it is currently maximising production by transitioning to high-grade underground mining. It was part of the NAPS 2025.
Thor Explorations
A gold exploration and production company that operates the Segilola mine in Nigeria. It is notable for its rapid transition from exploration to commercial production while maintaining strong operating margins.
Consumer Cyclicals
Kingfisher
An international home improvement giant and owner of iconic brands such as B&Q and Screwfix in the UK, and Castorama in France. It serves both the DIY retail market and trade professionals. It was part of the NAPS 2025.
Springfield Properties
One of Scotland’s leading house builders. It specialises in developing residential communities, offering a mix of private and affordable housing in high-growth regions.
Smiths News
The UK’s leading wholesaler of newspapers and magazines. It operates a massive logistics network and holds long-term contracts with major publishers, providing high revenue visibility.
Financials
CMC Markets
A leading global online trading platform offering derivatives (CFDs), spread betting, and stockbroking services. It is renowned for its advanced proprietary technology catering to both retail and institutional traders.
S&U
Specialists in niche lending, primarily through its Advantage Finance division, which focuses on motor finance for the non-prime market. It is characterised by conservative risk management and steady growth.
Ramsdens Holdings
A diversified financial and retail services provider operating across four segments: foreign currency exchange, pawnbroking, precious metals buying and jewellery retail.
Energy
Drax
Formerly focused on coal, Drax is now a key player in the UK’s renewable energy infrastructure as a producer of biomass and pumped-storage hydro power, as well as a pioneer in carbon capture technologies.
BP
One of the world’s "Supermajor" oil and gas companies. It is currently undergoing a strategic transition, balancing its traditional fossil fuel business with growing investments in low-carbon energy, EV charging and convenience retail.
Industrials
International Consolidated Airlines
The parent company formed by the merger of British Airways and Iberia. It manages several leading airlines (including Vueling and Aer Lingus) and operates critical routes between Europe, North America and Latin America.
Kromek
A leading developer of radiation detection technology. It provides high-resolution detectors for the medical imaging, nuclear, and security screening markets, helping to identify radioactive materials and improve diagnostic accuracy.
Technology
Focusrite
A global specialist in audio hardware and software for musicians and podcasters. Its audio interfaces, such as the Scarlett range, are industry standards and benefit from the global growth in digital content creation.
Computacenter
A leading provider of IT infrastructure services. It helps corporate and public sector organisations design, procure and manage their hardware and software, with a strong focus on managed services and consultancy.
Telecoms
Airtel Africa
A provider of telecommunications and mobile money services operating across 14 countries in Africa. It represents a growth play focused on the low penetration of data and financial services across the continent.
Vodafone
One of the world’s largest telecommunications companies. It provides mobile and fixed-line services, with a current strategic focus on simplifying its structure and optimising operations in core markets.
Consumer Defensives
M P Evans
A company dedicated to the sustainable production of palm oil in Indonesia. It manages its own plantations and mills, benefiting from international sustainability certifications to access biofuel and consumer markets.
Wynnstay
A supplier of agricultural products to livestock and arable farmers in the UK. It manufactures and markets everything from animal feed and seeds to health products, acting as a vital pillar of the British food supply chain.
Healthcare
GSK
One of the world’s largest biopharmaceutical companies. Following the demerger of its consumer business, it focuses exclusively on innovative medicines and vaccines, with a particular emphasis on immunology and infectious diseases.
Utilities
Yu
An independent supplier of energy and multi-utility solutions (gas, electricity, and water) to the UK business sector. It uses technology to optimise billing and customer service in a traditionally complex market.