Submitted by Fatherthinger t3_zy5f2o in wallstreetbets
How Can You Invest in the EV Megatrend?
A three-tier framework can serve as a roadmap for how to invest in vehicle electrification over time.
The first tier is EV auto companies and battery manufacturers, the latter being one of the most vital suppliers to EV makers. As consumer adoption of EVs likely accelerates, these companies could be the most direct beneficiaries of increasing demand, with the battery market alone growing to $525 billion by 2040. Look for investment opportunities earlier in the industry’s growth, as production and demand ramp up.
The second is key suppliers for EV and battery makers, including semiconductor manufacturers, chemical and material processors, and metals and mining companies. Investment opportunities in these companies are also likely to be most plentiful early in the industry’s growth, as demand for their products continues to increase. In some cases, these suppliers may be a more attractive opportunity than pure-play EV manufacturers, because they often have a more diversified customer base and derive revenue from multiple industries.
The third: ancillary service providers, including software producers, power companies and tech firms targeting the auto industry to offer shared services. Given the relatively small market share of EVs today, investment opportunities related to such companies may seem minimal, but farther down the road, we expect these industries to expand meaningfully, with automobile-related technology services growing to a potential market as large as $10 trillion.
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Companies exposed to the industry—particularly those focused on continued innovation—could be strong, long-term investments.
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