3 Under-the-Radar Stock Picks: Zack Shafran

While Apple represents one of the largest holdings in Zack Shafran’s Ivy Science & Technology Fund, three other under-the-radar stocks are poised for growth, he said Tuesday on CNBC.

“One of the things that we’ve been very excited about is scarce resources, you know, food and water. Kind of important stuff. In our view there are three ways to come at that,” he said on “Fast Money.”

Shafran’s three picks:

Monsanto’s global expansion looks positive, as well as drought-resistant seeds in an increasingly volatile global climate, he said.

Pentair, which is known for its water filters and pumps, “are about clean water” and are heading into a $4.6 billion merger with Tyco unit ADR.

Darling, already involved in the rendering businesses, in moving into biodiesel with a collaboration with Valero Energy in the works. “We think there’s enormous opportunity there,” he said.

Trader disclosure: On Sept. 18, 2012, the following stocks and commodities mentioned or intended to be mentioned on CNBC’s "Fast Money" were owned by the "Fast Money" traders: Pete Najarian is long AAPL; Pete Najarian is long C; Pete Najarian is long JPM CALLS; Pete Najarian is long INTC; Pete Najarian is long SBUX; Pete Najarian is long FB; Pete Najarian is long MSFT; Mike Murphy is long WFC; Mike Murphy is long TGT; Mike Murphy is long FB; Mike Murphy is long FDX; Guy Adami is long C; Guy Adami is long GS; Guy Adami is long INTC; Guy Adami is long AGU; Guy Adami is long MSFT; Guy Adami is long NUE; Guy Adami is long BTU; Jon Najarian is long call spreads in AAPL; Jon Najarian is long call spreads in GS; Jon Najarian is long call spreads in JPM; Jon Najarian is long call spreads in SBUX; Jon Najarian is long call spreads in GOOG; Jon Najarian is long call spreads in BRCM; Jon Najarian is long call spreads in PHM; Jon Najarian is long call spreads in DHI; Jon Najarian is long call spreads in LEN; Jon Najarian is long call spreads in FFIV; Jon Najarian is long call spreads in MPEL; Jon Najarian is long CME; Jon Najarian is long CBOE; Jon Najarian is long GLUU; Jon Najarian is long STSI.

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