Most investors are content with merely matching the market's long-term performance. Most would certainly also welcome above-average returns. But what if an opportunity came along to outright trounce the market?

Odds are good that such a prospect would come with clear risks. Namely, swinging for the fences increases the potential to end up whiffing altogether. It could even mean you end up losing money. But picking the right stock and playing smart defense could minimize such risks.

Here's a closer look at three speculative-but-compelling stocks with a great shot at beating the daylights out of the overall market. 

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