If the United States works out its trade issues, then B. Riley FBR's Arthur Hogan sees stocks blasting through his 2018 year-end target, on their way to another profitable year ahead. It's a scenario reflected in the long-time bull's current investment strategy. On CNBC's "Trading Nation," Hogan gave three winning picks to get investors through the next 16 months.

1. Technology

According to Hogan, technology's rapid growth will continue into next year. "I think technology will significantly outperform and probably be the lead sector in the S&P 500," the investment firm's chief market strategist said Friday.

2. Health care

He also believes health care will grab solid gains. Hogan noted health care will become the second largest sector in the S&P on September 28. That's when some of technology's biggest stocks such as Facebook, Netflix and Alphabet officially become part of the newly minted Communication Services sector. He suggested the shift could make health care look more attractive.

3. Financials