(1:00) - Finding Hidden Gems For Your Portfolio(7:50) - Tracey’s Top Stock Picks(24:20) - Big Takeaways: DD, NTR, TRNS, HCCI, BOOT Podcast@Zacks.com Welcome to Episode #278 of the Zacks Market Edge Podcast.Every week, host and Zacks stock strategist, Tracey Ryniec, will be joined by guests to discuss the hottest investing topics in stocks, bonds and ETFs and how it impacts your life.This week, Tracey went solo to talk about how to use the Zacks Rank to find great hidden gem stocks.Everyone knows all about the FAANGs and stocks like Microsoft, PayPal and Shopify.But what if you could invest in a great company that’s growing its earnings before everyone knows about it?The Secret to Finding the Hidden Gem StocksHere’s the secret: Zacks.com has a list of Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) stocks.The Strong Buy stocks usually have rising earnings estimates which indicates something positive may be happening behind the scenes at the company.Currently, it’s 233 stocks.Some are popular, well known companies, like Zoom Video. But there are usually companies you’ve never heard of, or that are so out of favor that they’re ignored.Start there.5 Zacks Rank Strong Buy Stocks1. DuPont DD is certainly not “hidden” but shares are up just 10.9% year-to-date even though earnings are expected to be up 12.8% this year and 18.8% in 2022. 10 chemical companies were on the list which tells you that the trend is rising earnings estimates in the industry.2. Nutrien NTR is an agribusiness company which also produces fertilizers. Earnings are expected to rise 105% this year as the agriculture industry enters its up cycle. Shares are up 28% year-to-date but still trade with a forward P/E of 16.3. Transcat TRNS is in the test and measurement industry. In the fourth quarter, it posted record revenue. Earnings are expected to rise 37.9% in fiscal 2022 and another 29.4% in fiscal 2023.4. Heritage Crystal Clean HCCI is the largest environmental service provider in the US and Canada handling hazardous and non-hazardous waste services. Shares are up 35% year-to-date as its oil business segment was a first quarter record, up 21% year-over-year. It has a forward P/E of 19.5. Boot Barn BOOT operates 275 stores in 36 states selling footwear, apparel and accessories. It’s a red hot retailer expected to grow earnings by 70% in fiscal 2022. Shares have soared 92% year-to-date and have gained 315% in the last year. Does this Zacks #1 (Strong Buy) have more gas left in the tank?What else should you know about finding hidden gems among the Zacks #1 Rank stocks?Listen to this week’s podcast to find out. Infrastructure Stock Boom to Sweep America A massive push to rebuild the crumbling U.S. infrastructure will soon be underway. It’s bipartisan, urgent, and inevitable. Trillions will be spent. Fortunes will be made. The only question is “Will you get into the right stocks early when their growth potential is greatest?” Zacks has released a Special Report to help you do just that, and today it’s free. Discover 7 special companies that look to gain the most from construction and repair to roads, bridges, and buildings, plus cargo hauling and energy transformation on an almost unimaginable scale.Download FREE: How to Profit from Trillions on Spending for Infrastructure >>Want the latest recommendations from Zacks Investment Research? Today, you can download 7 Best Stocks for the Next 30 Days. Click to get this free report DuPont de Nemours, Inc. (DD): Free Stock Analysis Report Boot Barn Holdings, Inc. (BOOT): Free Stock Analysis Report Transcat, Inc. (TRNS): Free Stock Analysis Report HeritageCrystal Clean, Inc. (HCCI): Free Stock Analysis Report Nutrien Ltd. (NTR): Free Stock Analysis Report To read this article on Zacks.com click here. Zacks Investment Research