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Technology Industry Research Report
Technology Industry Research & Analysis ► (edit / improve) The technology industry broadly includes companies whose primary function is to create innovative products and processes. Information technology deals with the management and processing of information. Technology Value Investing Conclusion Based on WikiWealth's Wall Street analysis, this industry is a Hold with slightly negative potential. The Main Street analysis says a Buy, with SWOT strengths much great than weaknesses and SWOT opportunities equal to threats. Technology Trade Hubs: Global centers of innovation include: the US, India, Japan, Israel, Korea, and Taiwan, while the main technology commodities include aluminum, copper, and silicon. Technology Trading Strategy: The technology industry tends to be sensitive to economic cycles. Look for undervalued technology investments during economic recessions when stock prices are low and sell technology investments during the late stages of a bull markets when stock prices are high. The global economy is currently in a recession, therefore, it is the perfect time to purchase discretionary investments, because business significantly increase technology investments that they postponed during the recession. Upward sloping stock charts and financial news may indicate a selling opportunity while the opposite means that stocks are becoming undervalued. For our entire list of industry research reports, including trends, statistics and ratios, click here: Industry Research & Analysis Home Page.
Investment Impacts (help)
USA Country & Currency Research Report ► (edit / improve) The United States (US) has a highly productive, capitalist economy and is the largest and most diverse market in the world. USA's Fundamental Currency Analysis (short term investment): the US dollar (USD) has the potential to increase in value especially versus the Australian and Canadian dollar because of the significant potential of undervalued companies. USA's Value Investor Survey (short term investment): the economic environment is very favorable for long term economic growth due to high scores on economic freedom and economic diversity. USA's General Trading Partners: China, Japan, Mexico, and Canada are the top US trading partners, while the leading export and import are electrical machinery and vehicles, respectively. USA's Commodity Trading Partners: The US produces a significant amount of coal and wheat for use at home and as an export. However, the US consumes a larger amount of oil, which contributes to their trade deficit. SWOT Analysis of USA: The leading US strength is its entrepreneurial culture, while the main weakness is high health care cost. Energy independence has the opportunity to propel growth, while the major threat is the housing crisis, which will lower growth. USA's Currency Trading Strategy: An undervalued currency, high investment flow potential and favorable business environment lead to a positive outlook for US investments, which will also benefit from positive international actions. For our entire list of country & currency analysis, see the Country & Currency Analysis home page.
India Country & Currency Analysis Research Report ► (edit / improve) India (INR) has a highly regulated economy; however, recent liberalization has transformed the economy towards a capitalist, market-based system. India's Fundamental Currency Analysis (short term investment): India’s currency is fairly valued with very low investment flow potential combined with very high purchase price parity potential. India's Value Investor Survey (short term investment): India’s economic environment is unfavorable for long term economic growth due to low scores on economic freedom, transparency, economic diversity, and the SWOT analysis. India's General Trading Partners: Belgium, Pakistan, the UK, Japan, and the US are the top export partners. India's Commodity Trading Partners: India produces a significant amount of staples for domestic use and needs to import energy. SWOT Analysis of India: The leading Indian strength is their supply of natural resources, while the main weakness is a lack of infrastructure. India's Currency Trading Strategy: A fairly-valued currency, very low investment flow potential and an unfavorable business environment leads to a negative outlook for Indian investments. For our entire list of country & currency analysis, see the Country & Currency Analysis home page.
Japan Country & Currency Research Report ► (edit / improve) Japan (JPY), the second largest economy in the world, has an industrial, export oriented economy that benefits from its relationship with the USA and proximity to China. Japan's Fundamental Currency Analysis (short term investment): Japan’s currency (the Yen) is overvalued according to investment flow potential, the purchase price parity, and the interest rate parity. Japan's Value Investor Survey (short term investment): Japan’s economic environment is moderately favorable for long term economic growth due to high scores on economic freedom and government transparency, but low scores on the SWOT Analysis. Japan's General Trading Partners: Indonesia, China, Singapore, the EU, Korea, and the US are Japan’s top export partners, while the leading industry is industrial manufacturing. Japan's Commodity Trading Partners: Japan imports many products because of its lack of arable land and energy resources. SWOT Analysis of Japan: The leading Japanese strength is their education system, while the main weakness is a declining birth rate. A major Japanese threat is the continuation of zombie companies. Japan's Currency Trading Strategy: An overvalued currency, low investment flow potential and moderate business environment leads to a negative outlook for Japanese investments. For our entire list of country & currency analysis, see the Country & Currency Analysis home page.
Israel Country & Currency Analysis Research Report ► (edit / improve) Israel (ILS) has a fast growing, technology-intensive economy in South West Asia. Israel's Fundamental Currency Analysis (short term investment): Israel’s currency is overvalued with very low investment flow potential. Israel's Value Investor Survey (short term investment): Israel’s economic environment is slightly favorable for long term economic growth due to high scores on economic freedom. Israel's General Trading Partners: Belgium, Saudi Arabia, Hong Kong, the USA are the top export partners, while the leading industry is technology. Israel's Commodity Trading Partners: Israel’s lack of arable land requirements that it grow agriculture goods in expensive environments and import the rest. SWOT Analysis of Israel: The leading Israeli strength is their regional economic dominance, while the main weakness is their lack of arable land. IT leadership has the opportunity to propel growth, while terrorism could lower short-term growth. Israel's Currency Trading Strategy: An overvalued currency, low investment flow potential and moderate business environment leads to a negative outlook for Israeli investments. For our entire list of country & currency analysis, see the Country & Currency Analysis home page.
Korea Country & Currency Research Report ► (edit / improve) Korea (KRW) has a fast growing Asian country with a market-based economy. Korea's Fundamental Currency Analysis (short term investment): Korea’s currency is undervalued as a result of the purchase price parity and the investment flow analysis. Korea's Value Investor Survey (short term investment): Korea’s economic environment is moderate, because high scores on economic freedom are offset by low scores on the SWOT analysis. Korea's General Trading Partners: Indonesia, China, Singapore, Japan, Hong Kong are the top export partners, while Korea’s emerging industry relates to technology. SWOT Analysis of Korea: The leading Korean strength is their shipbuilding expertise, while the main weakness is their bank cross holdings. North Korea is their main threat to long term economic growth. Korea's Currency Trading Strategy: An undervalued currency, high investment flow potential and moderate business environment leads to a slightly positive outlook for Korean investments. For our entire list of country & currency analysis, see the Country & Currency Analysis home page.
Taiwan Country & Currency Research Report ► (edit / improve) Taiwan (TWD) has an export driven, capitalist economy in Asia and is moving from a centralized system to a market system. Taiwan's Fundamental Currency Analysis (short term investment): Taiwan’s currency is undervalued with low investment flow potential, and high purchase price potential. Taiwan's Value Investor Survey (short term investment): Taiwan’s economic environment is favorable for long term economic growth due to high scores on economic freedom and economic diversity. Taiwan's General Trading Partners: Indonesia, China, Singapore, Japan, and the US are the top export partners, while a leading export industry is technology. Taiwan's Commodity Trading Partners: Taiwan utilizes a significant amount of silicon and tin. SWOT Analysis of Taiwan: The leading weaknesses in Taiwan are their declining birth rate and corruption problems. Taiwan's Currency Trading Strategy: An undervalued currency, low investment flow potential and favorable business environment leads to a positive outlook for Taiwanese investments. For our entire list of country & currency analysis, see the Country & Currency Analysis home page.
Commodity Investment Impact
Aluminum Commodity Research & Analysis Report ► (edit / improve) Aluminum is one of the most widely used metals and global production is second only to iron. Aluminum Fundamental Commodity Analysis (short term investment): Aluminum is rated a Sell. Aluminum demanders have a moderate potential to increase in value while suppliers have high potential to increase in value. The net difference in investing potential means over supply will drive down prices. Aluminum Value Investor Survey (long term investment): Aluminum’s long term growth potential is moderately favorable due to high scores on the SWOT analysis. Aluminum SWOT Analysis: Strength: Aluminum has a vast number of uses, which help it to maintain long term demand. Opportunity to grow: Aluminum is completely recyclable, which will help as consumers become more environmentally active; Threats to growth: Other materials with similar properties like carbon fiber could be a significant threat to aluminum. Aluminum Trade Analysis: The commodity analysis sell rating indicates that aluminum should decrease over the short term, whereas a moderately favorable investor survey means aluminum may increase in price over the long term. For our entire list of commodities, see the Commodity Research & Analysis home page.
Copper Commodity Research & Analysis Report ► (edit / improve) Copper is a widely used decorative and anti-bacterial compound. Copper is also a good conductor of heat and electricity. Copper Fundamental Commodity Analysis (short term investment): Copper is rated a Sell. Both copper demanders and suppliers have potential to increase in value, but supply could outpace demand and drive the price of copper down. Copper Value Investor Survey (long term investment): Copper’s long term growth potential is very favorable due to high scores on difficulty to expand short term supply, sensitivity to price changes and the SWOT analysis. Copper SWOT Analysis: Strength: Copper has a limited supply and a wide array of uses. Opportunity to grow: Copper’s self cleaning properties have the potential to increase growth in the future; Threats to growth: Copper’s diminishing supply could hurt growth as substitutes become more appealing. Copper Trade Analysis: The commodity analysis sell rating indicates that copper should decrease in price over the short term, whereas a very favorable investor survey means copper may increase in price over the long term. For our entire list of commodities, see the Commodity Research & Analysis home page.
Silicon Commodity Research & Analysis Report ► (edit / improve) Silicon is an important component of most semiconductor devices, which are mostly used for technology applications. Silicon Fundamental Commodity Analysis (short term investment): Silicon is rated a hold, because demanders of silicon have a average investing potential value. However, there is not enough financial data to make an accurate short-term assessment of value. Silicon Value Investor Survey (long term investment): Silicon’s long term growth potential is moderately unfavorable due to low scores on difficulty to expand supply. Silicon SWOT Analysis: Opportunity to grow: silicon’s use in the growing construction and technology industry could help future material growth; Threats to growth: silicon may be harmful to miners. Silicon Trade Analysis: The commodity analysis sell rating indicates that silicon should stay the same price over the short term, whereas a moderately unfavorable investor survey means silicon may decrease in price over the long term. For our entire list of commodities, see the Commodity Research & Analysis home page.
- These are some of the essential commodities that go into the production of many manufactured technologies.
