I'm still missing one or two candidates for this sector in my portfolio. Who do you see as a utility in a top position for this development over the next few years? Are there any globally positioned candidates? I once had $IBE (+0.57%) in my portfolio, today I regret the sale. $NEE (+1.27%) I find it quite exciting.

https://www.iea.org/reports/energy-and-ai/executive-summary

AI is set to drive surging electricity demand from data centers while offering the potential to transform how the energy sector works

The electricity consumption of data centers is expected to more than double to around 945 TWh by 2030. This is slightly more than Japan's current total electricity consumption. Alongside the rising demand for other digital services, AI is the most important growth driver. The USA accounts for by far the largest share of this forecast increase, followed by China. In the USA, data centers are responsible for almost half of the growth in electricity demand between now and 2030. By the end of the decade, the country is expected to consume more electricity for data centers than for the production of aluminum, steel, cement, chemicals and all other energy-intensive goods combined. After 2030, uncertainties increase further, but our baseline scenario assumes that global data center electricity consumption will rise to around 1,200 TWh by 2035.

I think it's about time. But not for an all-in, because 🍊 is unpredictable 😄

Also bought:

$AMZN (+0.81%) (x2) $GOOGL (+1.97%) (x2) $NVDA (+1.89%) (already a few days ago) $DELL (+1.22%) (x2) $PG (+0.84%)

x2 means a few days ago and today.

At the top of the list are $NEE (+1.27%)
$WM (+1.22%)
$ORI (+0.49%)
$PANW (+0.4%)
$HD (+0.13%)

PS: my crystal ball says it's time, because we've now approached a zone twice. But whether this is actually a first indicator of a positive outlook... who knows...

In uncertain times, it is important to keep a watchlist so that you can pick up stable shares at bargain prices. I hope we go down a few more levels, another -20% would be nice, even if the short to medium-term price losses hurt.

I currently have almost 30 stocks on my watchlist, some of which are attractive in terms of price, while others are still far too high for me. I have not listed stocks that are already in my portfolio and that I would like to buy (in order of dividend amount):

Hercules Capital $HTGC (+1.83%) or Main Street Capital $MAIN (+0.54%)
Chevron $CVX (+0.77%)

Vinci SA $DG (-0.82%)
United Parcel Service $UPS (+1.19%)
3i Infrastructure $3IN (+0%)
Iron Mountain $IRM (+0.89%)
Micro Star International $MSS
Nextera Energy $NEE (+1.27%)
Partners Group $PGHN (+0.67%)
Itochu Shoji $8001 (-0.61%)
Canadian National Railway $CNR (+0.49%)
Svenska Cellulosa $SCA B (-2.74%)
VAT $VAT
Investor AB $IVSB
Assa Abloy $ASSA B (+1.39%)
Linde $LIN (+1.09%)
John Deere $DE (+0.79%)
Landstar Systems $LSTR (+0.41%)
Dover Corporation $DOV (+1.17%)
Alimentation Couche-Tard $ATD (+0.14%)
ASML $ASML (-1.04%)
Infineon Technologies $IFX (+0.5%)
Sherwin-Williams $SHW (+0.76%)
Tencent $700 (+0.84%)
Microsoft $MSFT (+0.69%)
S&P Global Inc. $SPGI (+1.01%) or Moody's Corp. $MCO (+0.88%)
Visa $V (+0.28%) or Mastercard $MA (+0.77%)
Ferrari $RACE (+0.3%)

Which stocks do you have on your watchlist?

#aktien
#watchlist
#crash
#stock
#market

I am currently looking for a company that operates (not (only) builds) renewable energies. Preferably something European.

At first, of course, when I was searching$NEE (+1.27%) but they are based in the USA. Now I have found $IBE (+0.57%) landed. I found it very interesting that they now want to develop data centers in addition to renewable energies.

Which companies should I look at in this area?

Hello everyone.

A new month, a new purchase. But which one?

In this video I present 3 shares that I find very interesting to buy.

Which one would you buy?

As always, everything is voluntary. If you don't want to, you don't have to vote or watch anything ;)

Best regards,

Angelo

$NEE (+1.27%)

$DUE (-0.49%)

https://youtu.be/3Q9R-pn4kMs

Hello everyone,

My name is Antonio, I'm almost 27 years old and I'm from Bremen. I currently work as a train manager at Deutsche Bahn. Anyone who knows the job knows that chaos is almost guaranteed here. If a train is on time, everyone wonders what's going wrong. Delays, strikes, unforeseen events - you get used to the fact that nothing goes as expected. And that's exactly how I felt on the stock market: constantly chasing hypes, always on the lookout for quick profits, and in the end I never knew whether the train was still on the right track. I experienced just as much chaos on the markets as I did in my day-to-day work - but fortunately I've learned from it and am now looking for a fresh start where everything is a bit more orderly and predictable.

I've made a lot of mistakes on the stock market in the past. And not too few - unfortunately. Like many of you, I had the idea that the stock market would make me a quick buck. I let myself be led by hypes, trends and the desire for immediate results. I wasn't interested in investing for the long term or building a solid foundation for the future, I was only ever interested in making a quick profit. Leveraged products, knock-out certificates - it was all there. It felt like a casino where the loss was usually the only "win". And so it came as it had to: I not only lost money, but also confidence in my own decisions and the markets.

But today, in 2025, I have realized that it is time for a fresh start. I have learned from my mistakes. It's been a long road and I've thought a lot about why I was so quick to go for the quick buck instead of investing patiently and focusing on long-term success. I learned the lessons I needed to become a better investor. Patience, diversification and a long-term perspective are now my principles. I want to create something tangible, not just a portfolio full of numbers, but also a solid, long-term strategy that will help me to continuously build my wealth.

My portfolio: A solid foundation

The portfolio I have now built up is a mix of different asset classes and asset classes. My aim is to diversify broadly and not miss out on potential growth opportunities, while spreading risk across different sectors and regions. Here is an overview of what my investment strategy looks like:

ETFs (€1000/month)

I have deliberately opted for a broad diversification and invested in different geographical regions and markets. This diversification should ensure that my capital benefits from the markets that have the greatest potential in the coming decades.

- IE00BMTX1Y45 ( $I500) (+0.7%)

- LU0908500753 ( $MEUD (+0.1%) )

- IE00BYXVGY31 ( $FUSA (+0.71%) )

- IE00BD1F4M44 ( $IUVF (+0.01%) )

- IE00BKM4GZ66 ( $EIMI (-0.13%) )

- LU1681041973 ( $CD9 (-0.93%) )

- LU0486851024 ( $D5BL (+0.42%) )

- IE00BYQCZN58 ( $DXJZ (+0.44%) )

- IE00BF4RFH31 ( $WSML (+0.02%) )

- IE00BG0SKF03 ( $5MVL (-0.22%) )

- IE00B652H904 ( $SEDY (-0.16%) )

- LU2089238385 ( $PRAJ (+0.41%) )

- DE000A0H0744 ( $EXXW (+0.49%) )

- IE00BFXR5W90 ( $LGAG (+0.07%) )

- LU0779800910 ( $XCHA (-0.18%) )

- HANetf Future of Defense UCITS ETF ($ASWC (+0.94%) )

So many ETFs? Does he still have all his wits about him?

Some people will think exactly that when they look at my ETF list. And yes, I admit that the portfolio is pretty broadly based - perhaps too broad for some. But that's exactly my goal. I don't want to catch the one sector or the one region that is going through the roof. I want to have everything! If a market explodes somewhere in the world, then I want to be there. Be it through large caps, small caps, growth, value, technology or emerging markets, my approach is not to miss out on potential opportunities and at the same time not to put all my eggs in one basket. Some call it overdiversification, I call it my personal "all-world approach"

The idea behind the selection of these ETFs is that I want to focus on global markets and growth regions without missing out on important sectors such as technology, healthcare and energy. The USA (with over 55% of my portfolio) remains the central component due to its economic importance and innovative strength. At the same time, I am also focusing on Europe, Asia, China and emerging markets, which are increasingly among the growth markets of the future. Small caps also play a key role for me, as they often have the potential to grow faster and offer opportunities that are often overlooked by the large institutions.

Cryptocurrencies (€100/month in Bitcoin ( $BTC (+0.74%) ) €50/month in Ethereum ($ETH) (+1.27%)

I also invest in Bitcoin and Ethereum as I am convinced of the future of these digital currencies. Even if the volatility is high, I see the long-term potential of these technologies. For me, it is an opportunity to participate in the development of a new financial world.

Gold (50 €/month EUWAX Gold ($DE000EWG0LD1 (-0.9%) )

In uncertain times, I have realized how important it is to have conservative assets such as gold. The last few years of inflation and economic fluctuations have made me realize that gold can have a stabilizing effect, especially in times of crisis.

Individual stocks - My dividend strategy

I have also selected a few individual stocks that should not only offer me security, but also regular income through dividends. The reason for this is simple: I need something tangible, something visible. It's not just the pleasure of seeing the portfolio grow, but also the dividend that gives me the feeling of actively participating in the companies and benefiting from their success.

- 3M Co ($MMM (+0.67%) )

- Allianz ($ALV (+0.42%) )

- BioNTech ($BNTX (+0.19%) )

- Booking Holdings( $BKNG (+0.01%) )

- Coca-Cola ($KO (+0.38%) )

- LVMH ($MC (+0.04%) )

- MSCI Inc ($MSCI (+0.48%) )

- NextEra Energy($NEE (+1.27%) )

- Philip Morris ($PM (+1.11%) )

- Realty Income($O (+0.54%) )

BioNTech in particular, as a company that has promising potential not only during the pandemic but also beyond, is a long-term winner for me. Likewise NextEra Energy, which plays a key role in the renewable energy sector, and Booking Holdings, which should benefit from the global tourism trend. These companies not only pay dividends, but also show that you can benefit from a company's success with a long-term perspective.

Pension fund

I also invest in the DEVK pension fund (DE000A2PT1X3) through my employer $DE000A2PT1X3 . This fund is particularly important to me because of the generous contributions made by my employer and the solid returns. Even though the costs are somewhat higher, I see it as a long-term addition to my strategy.

Why this portfolio?

I built my portfolio this way because I believe in the potential of long-term global diversification. Rather than chasing short-term gains, I am looking for continuous value growth over many years. I want to support the right companies, benefit from promising markets and at the same time have a regular source of income through dividends.

I am no longer interested in making a quick buck. I have learned that true success in wealth accumulation lies in patience. And that's what it's all about: I want to create a solid foundation for the future - for myself, for my pension and perhaps for a house in a few years' time.

What do you think?

I'm really looking forward to hearing from you. What do you think of my strategy? Do you see any areas where I could diversify even more? Are there any asset classes or ETFs missing from my portfolio that would make sense for me? I am very keen to hear your opinions and advice.

Thank you for taking the time to read my story and strategy! I look forward to your feedback.

Best regards,

Antonio

The markets remain volatile and in times of crisis many investors look for stable investments. But which sectors and companies have historically proven to be particularly resilient or could even benefit?

Consumer staples - products that will always be needed

Companies such as Procter & Gamble $PG (+0.84%) Nestlé $NESN (-0.95%) or Coca-Cola $KO (+0.38%) benefit from their strong market position and stable cash flows. People are always buying household products, food and beverages.

Healthcare sector - crisis-resistant growth stocks

Companies such as Johnson & Johnson $JNJ (+0.82%) , Eli Lilly $LLY (+0.69%) or Novo Nordisk $NOVO B (-2.63%) supply medicines and treatments that are in demand regardless of the economic situation. There is a particular focus on the boom in diabetes and obesity therapies.

Providers - Stable income through basic care

Companies such as NextEra Energy $NEE (+1.27%) Duke Energy $DUK (+1.02%) or Southern Company $SO (+0.38%) are benefiting from the constant demand for electricity and water. Renewable energies are also playing an increasingly important role.

Commodities & gold - hedging against inflation & uncertainty

Gold mining companies such as Barrick Gold $ABX (-1.59%) or Newmont $NEM (-1.87%) often benefit in times of economic uncertainty, as investors flee to gold as protection against crises.

Defense & Armaments - Profiteers of geopolitical tensions

Rising military spending worldwide makes companies such as Lockheed Martin $LMT (+1.03%) or Northrop Grumman $NOC (+0.45%) into potential winners of long-term conflicts and global uncertainties.

This is just a small selection of companies. But hopefully it gives a small insight into the interesting crisis-proof sectors.

Defensive investors could now focus on consumer staples, healthcare and utilities for long-term stability. Opportunity-oriented investors could look to commodities, gold or defense if geopolitical tensions continue to rise.

#stockanalysis
#dividends
#growth#inspiration

Another small monthly update with a brief transaction and performance update from February.

Performance

• February
• Return -0.04% (FTSE All World: -1.22%)
• TTWROR -0.67%
• Since inception (Jan 2024)
• TTWROR 27.87% (FTSE All World: 27.50%)

Transactions

Purchases

• Nippon Sanso
  $4091 (-0.74%) (subsequent purchase)
• Philip Morris $PM (+1.11%) (subsequent purchase)
• Nextera Energy $NEE (+1.27%) (subsequent purchase)
• Wise $WISE (+1.61%) (initial purchase)
• Alsea $ALSEA* (+0.26%) (initial purchase)
• Kaspi $KSPI (first purchase)
• AMD $AMD (+1.51%) (first purchase)
• Hims & Hers $HIMS (+0.99%) (subsequent purchase

sales

• LVMH $MC (+0.04%)
• 
  MSCI World $SUSW (+0.08%) (partial sale)
• Hims & Hers $HIMS (+0.99%) (partial sale)
• Nvidia $NVDA (+1.89%) (partial sale)

Looking back now, you realize how many transactions you have made. From March there should be a maximum of 1-2 purchases and maybe 1-2 sales. If there are so many transactions again in the next update, feel free to reprimand me.

In the following post, I would like to discuss the new US tariffs and their potential economic consequences. The background and the potential impact on inflation and companies, as well as the winners and losers on the stock market, will be discussed.

Again, of course, the stocks mentioned do not constitute investment advice, but merely serve as examples of possible beneficiaries or losers of tightening trade restrictions. Historical developments are no guarantee of future returns.

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In this post:

• Influence on inflation
• New tariffs in force
• Reaction of the countries
• Consequences for the global economy
• Winners & losers
• Investment opportunities

__________

The topic of "tariffs" is currently not only very present in the media, but the term "tariffs" has also been discussed with a strong increase in the past earnings calls of companies in the S&P 500, as the following chart shows [1].

The chart shows that the discussion about tariffs has intensified in recent months and is having an ever greater impact on the outlook in companies' annual reports.

The data is presented as a three-month average and broken down into various sectors, including e.g. industry, healthcare, consumer goods, information technology, etc.

I am curious to see how the stock markets will behave in the coming week. In addition to the current reporting season, the topic of "tariffs" will certainly dominate.

After the tough tariffs announced after Trump took office were not immediately enforced and there was a "slight" sigh of relief, there could now be a new reaction on the markets, as there was on Friday evening. slightly was already slightly noticeable on Friday evening when the markets turned towards the evening.

A looming trade conflict could not only affect individual companies, but also further fuel inflation in the US:

💰 Influence on inflation

On January 31, Deutsche Bank published a forecast on the potential impact of tariffs on the inflation rate [2]:

The chart compares the current forecast with the forecast before the "Trump" era and takes into account various scenarios for the passing on of tariffs (pass-through) by Canada and Mexico.

Two scenarios are considered: one with a 50% pass-through of tariffs (additional increase shown in dark green) and one with a 75% pass-through (light green). It is clear that the inflation rate could rise sharply again this year and fall again by 2027.

🛃 New tariffs in force & further measures planned

As of today, February 1, 2025, the US government and Donald Trump have imposed new import tariffs on Mexico, Canada and China:

• 25% on imports from Mexico and Canada
• 10% on imports from China

According to the White House spokesperson, these measures are, among other things, a response to the failure of these countries to stop the influx of fentanyl and illegal immigrants into the USA. [3]

But this is just the beginning:

From mid-February, the USA will also impose tariffs on strategic goods [4], including:

• computer chips
• pharmaceuticals
• Steel, aluminum and copper
• Oil and gas imports (but only from February 18 with reduced 10% tariffs so as not to burden US petrol prices immediately).

🚨 Trump relies on escalation - Canada announces retaliation

Yesterday, Canadian government representatives, including Foreign Minister Mélanie Joly, tried to prevent the tariffs in Washington, but to no avail.

Trump made it clear before his departure to Mar-a-Lago [5]:

"We have a 200 billion dollar trade deficit with Canada. Why should we subsidize Canada?"

The EU could also soon be targeted, as Trump hinted:

"Absolutely! The European Union has treated us so terribly!"

🔄 Canada's reaction:

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced that Canada will not back down and will respond with "swift and robust countermeasures".

The government is planning a three-stage retaliation strategy [5]:

• 1️⃣ Targeted punitive tariffs on US products coming from Republican states (e.g. orange juice, whiskey, ketchup, peanut butter and motorcycles).

• 2️⃣ Tariffs on steel products and machine parts from the USA.

• 3️⃣ Escalation: Stop exports of oil, gas and electricity to the USA

However, this last step in particular would be a double-edged sword, as Canada is heavily dependent on energy cooperation with the USA.

Economic experts in the US are already warning of the consequences of a trade war [5]:

• The new tariffs could increase the cost of living of an average US household by 800 dollars per year.
• The oil and gas tariffs could increase the price of petrol in the USA by up to 20 cents per liter.

But Trump remains firm:

"Maybe there will be short-term disruption, but in the long run the tariffs will make us very rich and very strong."

🌎 Possible consequences for the global economy

(a) Rising prices in the USA

• Technology & electronicsHigher chip prices are hitting companies such as Apple $AAPL (+0.11%) , Dell $DELL and HP $HPQ (+1.03%) as many of their components come from China.

• Healthcare costs: Pharmaceutical companies such as CVS Health $CVS (+0.92%) and Walgreens Boots Alliance $WBA (+0.67%) are facing higher purchasing costs.

• Construction & InfrastructureHigher steel prices are weighing on companies such as Lennar $LEN (+0.74%) D.R. Horton $DHI (+1.34%) and Caterpillar $CAT (+0.46%) .

(b) Retaliation & new trade wars?

• China could impose tariffs on US products, which could affect e.g. Archer Daniels Midland $ADM (+0.51%) Boeing $BA (+0.49%) and Qualcomm $QCOM (+0.91%) would be affected.

• The EU could make US imports more expensive, which would affect Tesla $TSLA (+2.48%) , Ford $F (+0.36%) and General Motors $GM (+0.5%) could be harmed.

(c) Effects on the stock market

• Volatility is increasing as there is uncertainty about the consequences for various industries.

• Particularly affected: Technology and automotive stocks with global supply chains.

🏆 Winners & losers - which companies will benefit, which will suffer?

Possible beneficiaries of the tariffs

US manufacturers of steel, aluminum & copper

• Nucor $NUE (+0.87%) , U.S. Steel $X (+0.75%) and Freeport-McMoRan $FCX (+0.4%) could benefit as foreign competition becomes more expensive as a result of the tariffs.

Domestic pharmaceutical and biotech companies

• Pfizer $PFE (+0.69%) Moderna $MRNA (+0.56%) and Eli Lilly $LLY (+0.69%) could gain market share.

Energy companies with US production

• ExxonMobil $XOM (+0.57%) , Chevron$CVX (+0.77%) and Expand Energy $CHK (+0.35%) could benefit from rising prices for US oil and gas.

Chip manufacturers with US production

• Intel $INTC (+1.15%) and Texas Instruments$TXN (+1.01%) have US factories and could gain market share.

😥 Companies that could suffer from the tariffs

Chip manufacturers with global supply chains

• Apple $AAPL (+0.11%) NVIDIA $NVDA (+1.89%) , AMD $AMD (+1.51%) are dependent on Asian imports and could see higher production costs.

Car manufacturers with global suppliers

• Tesla $TSLA (+2.48%) , Ford $F (+0.36%) , General Motors $GM (+0.5%) are under pressure because components from Mexico and Canada could become more expensive.

Companies with strong export business

• Boeing $BA (+0.49%) and Caterpillar $CAT (+0.46%) suffer from possible retaliatory tariffs.

US retailers with a high import share

• Walmart $WMT (+0.35%) , Target $TGT (+0.6%) and Nike $NKE (+0.87%) could have to pass on rising prices to customers.

🧠 Possible investment strategies

Favor defensive sectors:

• Utilities (e.g. NextEra Energy $NEE (+1.27%) Duke Energy $DUK (+1.02%) ) and healthcare companies (e.g. UnitedHealth $UNH (+0.78%) , Johnson & Johnson $JNJ (+0.82%) ) remain more stable.

Exploit long-term opportunities in "reshoring":

• Intel $INTC (+1.15%) , Eli Lilly $LLY (+0.69%) , Nucor $NUE (+0.87%) could benefit in the long term.

Conclusion: Will the trade conflict escalate further?

With the new tariffs, Trump is taking a confrontational stance and Canada, Mexico and China are preparing for retaliatory measures. If further tariffs on European goods follow, the situation could worsen.

❓Which stocks do you think could be most affected? Which beneficiaries do you see?

Thanks for reading! 🤝

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Sources:

[1] https://finance.yahoo.com/news/yahoo-finance-chartbook-44-charts-that-tell-the-story-of-markets-and-the-economy-to-start-2025-105856766.html

[2] https://finance.yahoo.com/news/2-charts-show-why-markets-are-skittish-about-trumps-tariff-policy-144318249.html

[3] https://www.faz.net/aktuell/politik/usa-unter-trump/trumps-verhaengt-zoelle-gegen-kanada-mexiko-und-china-110269990.html?

[4]

https://www.finanznachrichten.de/nachrichten-2025-01/64440108-trump-usa-werden-ab-mitte-februar-zoelle-auf-computerchips-stahl-sowie-oel-und-gasimporte-erheben-015.htm

[5] https://www.tagesschau.de/ausland/amerika/usa-trump-strafzoelle-100.html

Quick question, today Nextera Energy published its quarterly $NEE (+1.27%) quarterly figures and I had a quick look and Quatr says that expectations were massively undershot. Nevertheless, the reaction was very positive, do you know why?