The hottest thing on the market that aren't FAANG stocks right now? ETF financial products. With Algos running the show, the best bet is to get exposure to hot funds like iShares, Direxion, Vanguard, Powershares, etc.
#TLDR: "The ship is going down in flames eventually, but not quite yet, and in the process there is no reason you shouldn't be making fat gains off the market"
Look, I want to trade fast and free as much as the next guy, but why not just let the computers do what they do best? Companies hiring software Ph.D caliber folks to write their codes are here to play long ball. A balance of exposures at varying price ranges, set it and forget it, let me tell you why.
And no, I do not have positions in any of these right now.
The future of growth is implosion. Cities need to increase density to accommodate, and the hottest new urban digs feature Barcelona style interior block design that decreases traffic to:
Restaurants
Retail
Rail Station
The Luxury Condo is ideal for millennials who crave leased property, micro-community, shared spaces like lounges and gym on premises.
People have certain needs met with FAANG companies. When not investing in the tried and true, reach out your hand to your newest friend: the power of AI.
Population increase and demand for basic living accommodations and jobs means Energy, Finance, Real Estate, Transportation, and Consumables. These guys have it covered.
What's more, you ask? All these new people need jobs that are robot proof. With robots quickly taking over certain needs, businesses are going to need to hire more people to meet the needs of customer interaction. Certain people are going to have so much free time that recreation and consumer discretionary companies listed will benefit immensely (Resorts, Casinos, Amusements, etc). As will Netflix and Verizon and every other screen monger.
By spreading a fund out over a range of young emerging markets, ETFs tracking growth or small-cap companies and also deliver solid gains. The best way for a successful company to invest back in its customers is to get listed and deliver dividends/rewards in addition to a share of the spoils.
On one hand, this clown in office in the USA could upset some "bad hombres". On the other hand, he could encourage the growth of small business, the consumption of domestic products, and the regulation needed to make this transition just a little bit easier.
Thank you for your time,
JG