Here are 7 stocks likely to rise steadily and reliably even in today's turbulent markets, and 3 mutual funds that offer growth potential with less risk.
Under the leadership of Jonathan Coleman, Janus Enterprise has racked up annualized returns of nearly 18% over the past five years, beating the S&P 500 by six percentage points a year.
Coleman has achieved that record by favoring rapidly expanding businesses - 60% of them midsized, about a third large caps, and the rest small - with strong market share, whether they are in traditional growth areas such as telecom and health care or in sleepier sectors such as industrial materials and consumer goods. .
The fund's 100 or so stocks include Apple and Precision Castparts, which both appear on our list of rising companies.
A stunning 37 of this year's fast-growers come from the energy sector, and metals companies make a strong showing, too, thanks to high commodities prices. (more)
A stunning 37 of this year's fast-growers come from the energy sector, and metals companies make a strong showing, too, thanks to high commodities prices. (more) 
Texas is home to the most companies on this year's list. See the fastest-growing companies near you (including interactive maps). (more) 
Americans' bulging waistlines have helped push this 35-year-old diet company to the top of Fortune's list this year. (more) 
