Since the wikifolio was created on June 18, a review will not take place until the end of July.

The first rebalancing will take place at the start of the second half of the year.

• The weighting of the VAT Group $VACN (+0,23%) will be reduced from 4.5% to 2.3%.
• The weighting of Nexans $NEX (+0,04%) will be reduced from 1.6% to 0.3%.
• New addition Alfa Laval $ALFA (-0,33%) at 1.7%.
• New addition: Atlas Copco $ATCO B (-0,5%) at 1.7%.

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Background

Reduction of VAT Group / Addition of Atlas Copco:

One of the goals of the Euro AI Backbone is to cover as much of the value chain as possible. While the VAT Group manufactures vacuum valves, this is now complemented by the global market leader in vacuum pumps.

Reduction in Nexans:

In the cable/infrastructure sector, in addition to Nexans, Prysmian $PRY (-0,78%) and NKT $NKT (-0,97%) are also represented. Prysmian, with its large operational scale, and NKT, with its deep roots in European network expansion, already cover a large portion of this sector.

Addition of Alfa Laval:

In the automation and data center cooling sector, Alfa Laval is the global market leader in thermal heat transfer, separation technology, and fluid control. Alfa Laval complements Siemens $SIE (+0,16%) , Schneider Electric’s $SU (+0,25%) and ABB $ABBN (+0,58%) , as well as RWE $RWE (-0,93%) , Iberdrola $IBE (-0,57%) and Enel $ENEL (+0,55%) .

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P.S.: Almost there! The wikifolio has already been bookmarked seven times—just three more to go before the certificate can take the next step toward “Investable” in a few days.

Dear Community,

To kick off the week, I’d like to introduce you to my “Pick-and-Shovel” wikifolio “Euro AI Backbone” (in German: Backbone). More detailed information will follow; for now, this is just a rough overview.

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Background

The market’s focus is primarily on the U.S., while Europe often plays a more subordinate role. Yet recent years in particular have made it clear just how dependent Europe is on other countries such as the U.S., Russia, and China.

By the time the “Orange Man” began his second term, it had become clear:

Europe must become more independent —not only in the field of defense but also in the field of AI.

For nearly five years, Goldman Sachs has maintained an index called “EU AI Capex,” which consists of 64 European stocks. This served as the blueprint for my wikifolio.

The wikifolio was launched on June 18, 2026. For the wikifolio to receive “Investable” status, it needs, among other things, 10 bookmarks. So I’d really appreciate it if you could click “Add to Watchlist” on the wikifolio—thanks in advance.

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The “Pick-and-Shovel” Approach

The wikifolio aims to cover as much of the value chain for operating modern artificial intelligence as possible.

The focus here is primarily on five areas:

• The Shovels: Semiconductors and machinery (e.g., lithography systems, wafer deposition, chip assembly)
• The Gas: Electricity and energy generation (e.g., wind power, hydroelectric power, solar power plants)
• Highways: Networks and cables (e.g., transformers, high-voltage undersea cables, power grid infrastructure, transmission lines)
• The brain: Automation and data center cooling (e.g., liquid cooling, power distribution cabinets, data networks, control systems)
• The Physical Foundation: Construction, emergency power, and security (e.g., construction of the facilities, emergency power generators, cybersecurity)

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Investment Universe

The portfolio includes European large-, mid-, and small-cap stocks.

Focus: Technology (semiconductor equipment), utilities (electricity, grids), and industrials (automation, specialty cables, data center construction, cybersecurity).

The Core: European market leaders with global monopolies and competitive moats.

The Tech Specialists: Profitable second-tier suppliers as yield boosters.

The foundation: Energy producers, grid operators, and construction specialists for stable cash flows and risk hedging.

Regular rebalancing, which typically takes place at the beginning of each month, prevents concentration risk. While the foundation remains unchanged, the weightings of individual securities may be adjusted. The replacement of individual stocks, the addition of new stocks, or the exclusion of individual stocks can also take place at the beginning of the month.

Initially, the portfolio consists of 37 stocks. There is no cash reserve.

The current allocation of holdings is as follows:

By sector:

• Industrial: 44%
• Utilities: 29%
• Technology: 26%
• Consumer Discretionary: 1%

By country:

• Germany: 24%
• United Kingdom: 14%
• Switzerland: 13%
• Netherlands: 12%
• France: 12%
• Spain: 10%
• Italy: 9%
• Denmark: 2%
• Finland: 2%
• Austria: 2%

Investments are made exclusively in European stocks. None ETFs, no investment certificates, no funds, no leveraged products.

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Initial Holdings

At the start, the portfolio comprises the following 37 securities, sorted by their current weighting:

Infineon $IFX (-2,55%) , ASML Holding $ASML (-0,38%) , Siemens $SIE (+0,16%) , Enel $ENEL (+0,55%) , Rolls-Royce $RR. (-0,45%) , Schneider Electric $SU (+0,25%) , Iberdrola $IBE (-0,57%) , ABB $ABBN (+0,58%) , VAT Group $VACN (+0,23%) , Siemens Energy $ENR (+0,27%) , Prysmian $PRY (-0,78%) , ASM International $ASM (-0,06%) , BE Semiconductor Industries $BESI (-2,24%) , STMicroelectronics $STM (-0,22%) , RWE $RWE (-0,93%) , E.ON $EOAN (-0,51%) , Legrand $LR (+0,3%) , National Grid $NG. (-1,72%) , Nokia $NOKIA (+1,71%) , SSE $SSE (-1,22%) , EDP Renovaveis $EDPR (-0,77%) , Hochtief $HOT (+0,12%) , Red Eléctrica de España $RED (-0,33%) , Nexans $NEX (+0,04%) , United Utilities $UUGRY (-0,3%) , Enagas $ENG (+0,21%) , Centric $CENTR , Spirax-Sarco Engineering $SPX (-0,91%) , Soitex $SOI (-2,71%) , Geberit $GEBN (+6,65%) , Aixtron $AIXA (-0,18%) , Orsted $ORSTED (-2,39%) , Verbund $VER (+1,32%) , SAFRAN $SAF (+0,42%) , Thales $THALES (+2,35%) , NKT $NKT (-0,97%) , Andritz $ANDR (+0,7%)

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Holding Period

Since infrastructure development is likely to continue for several more years, the holding period is clearly geared toward the long term. Short-term trading is avoided.

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Sources of Information

The following sources of information are primarily used to identify stocks:

Companies’ quarterly reports and financial statements.

Analyst reports and industry studies from global investment banks.

Business media and financial publications.

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I’m curious to see how the portfolio will perform over the long term. Monthly updates will keep you informed.

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About an hour ago, I read a great article on my broker’s website here in Denmark (Saxo Bank), which I don’t want to keep from you, since I think it addresses an issue that many people may not be aware of.

Key Takeaways

• Europe’s heat wave is driving up demand for cooling and putting power grids to the test.
• The winners could include appliance manufacturers, grid equipment suppliers, and select utility companies.
• The risks lie in electricity prices, insurance claims, and the financial strain on households.

In late June 2026, Western Europe faced record-breaking heat, with countries such as France, Spain, Italy, and the United Kingdom under strain. Schools closed, traffic slowed, power systems were overloaded, and consumers rushed out to buy fans and air conditioners. Out on the streets, it’s simply unbearable. In the markets, this creates a simple chain of events: heat increases the need for cooling, cooling increases electricity consumption, electricity demand strains the grids, and grid strain alters earnings expectations.

For investors, it’s not about trading the thermometer. That’s a very small desk with a very hot seat. The point is to understand how extreme weather can translate from the weather map into revenue, costs, margins, and insurance losses.

The first winner is the power outlet The most obvious heat wave trade starts with cooling. Daikin $6367 (+0,62%) , Samsung Electronics $005930 and LG Electronics $066570 are clear examples. Daikin is a Japanese specialist in heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC). Samsung and LG are South Korean electronics conglomerates with large divisions dedicated to home appliances. When European households realize that a south-facing apartment can turn into a small oven, demand for cooling products rises rapidly.

That doesn’t mean every summer heat wave will lead to a sustained profit boom. Portable air conditioners are often low-margin products. Supply chains can become overburdened. End-consumer demand may wane when the weather changes. But the overall trend is hard to ignore. In the past, Europe has had a lower penetration rate of air conditioning compared to many warmer regions. As hot summers become more frequent, cooling could shift from a luxury purchase to a basic comfort product.

This also explains the building perspective. Legrand $LR (+0,3%) manufactures electrical and digital building infrastructure. Assa Abloy $ASSA B (-0,02%) manufactures locks, doors, and access systems. Kingspan produces insulation and building materials.

These companies are not purely “heat wave plays.” They are tied to the deeper question: How can buildings become more livable, efficient, and resilient?

A good building needs more than just a larger air conditioning system. It needs better insulation, smarter wiring, efficient controls, shading, doors, ventilation, and energy management. Otherwise, Europe risks solving the heat problem by creating an electricity bill problem. Very elegant—much like fixing a leaky roof by simply buying more buckets.

The grid is becoming a bottleneck

The second part of the story is electricity. Schneider Electric $SU (+0,25%) and Siemens Energy $ENR (+0,27%) are right at the center of this pressure point. Schneider Electric sells equipment for energy management, automation, and energy efficiency. Siemens Energy supplies grid technology, turbines, and energy infrastructure. When power grids are confronted with higher peak loads, more renewable energy, increasing electrification, and higher cooling demand, the value of grid investments is easier to justify.

For utilities, the picture is more mixed. E.ON $EOAN (-0,51%) and National Grid $NG. (-1,72%) are primarily grid operators. They earn their revenue mainly through the ownership and operation of regulated electricity and gas infrastructure. Heat waves can increase investment needs, as the grids must cope with higher peak loads, localized strains, and more complex power flows. For regulated utilities, the long-term opportunity lies in the fact that investments in resilient grids can support future asset growth. Those boring power lines suddenly take center stage.

RWE $RWE (-0,93%) , Enel $ENEL (+0,55%) and Iberdrola $IBE (-0,57%) have greater exposure to power generation. They own power plants and renewable energy facilities. High electricity prices can bolster the revenues of some generators, especially when supply is tight.

But heat can also be harmful. Nuclear power plants may have to curtail their output if river water becomes too warm for cooling. Low wind speeds can reduce renewable production. Droughts can impact hydropower. Gas-fired power plants can become the marginal source, meaning they dictate the price when demand is high and cheaper supply is insufficient.

So heat waves don’t simply mean “utilities win.” The details are crucial. Grid operators could benefit from the investment cycle. Generators could benefit from higher prices during certain hours, but face operational risks during others. Retail utilities could run into trouble if customers are hit with high bills and political pressure mounts. The weather may be hot, but the analysis must remain cool.

Insurance Companies Will Foot the Bill Later

The third level involves insurance companies. Munich Re $MUV2 (-0,67%) and Swiss Re $SREN (-0,85%) are reinsurers. Reinsurers insure insurers—which sounds like financial plumbing, because that’s exactly what it is. They help spread major risks (storms, wildfires, floods) across the system.

Heat waves can affect insurers in various ways. They can increase risks in the areas of health, agriculture, and business interruption. They can heighten the risk of wildfires. They can also expose weaknesses in infrastructure. For reinsurers, this can mean higher claims payouts in some years, but in the long run, it also leads to higher prices as risks become more visible and insurance buyers accept higher premiums.

That’s the strange logic of insurance: Bad weather hurts in the short term, but it supports better pricing later on. The umbrella industry doesn’t like storms, but storms remind everyone why umbrellas cost money.

Risks to Keep an Eye On

• Investors might overreact to a hot summer.
• Political risks: High electricity prices can trigger government intervention (excess profit taxes).
• Cost risks: Grid expansions, cooling equipment, insulation, and insurance all cost money. Customers might push back if household budgets are already stretched thin.

The Bottom Line Under the Sun

The “heat wave trade” isn’t about guessing next week’s temperature. It’s about recognizing where resilience translates into revenue, where strain leads to costs, and where the old European assumption of mild summers is no longer a reliable forecast. In the markets, just as in homes in July, heat is rarely dispelled simply by ignoring it.

Source: Saxo Bank / Saxo Trader – Ruben Dalfovo, Investment Strategist

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Dear Community,

Throughout last year, I found myself repeatedly wanting to focus on the European market as well. But the same old arguments kept dissuading me: The European market doesn’t deliver; Europe doesn’t meet my desire for a growth-oriented, high-yield portfolio, etc.

I also asked myself: Which sectors and industries do I want to cover? Where do I see enough potential to justify taking the risk? To what extent do I want to align my portfolio with this strategy?

In today’s episode, Alles auf Aktien: Fiese Gewinnwarnung bei BMW und Europas KI-Unabhängigkeitsaktien , something caught my attention:

A basket from Goldman Sachs, consisting of 64 European stocks, with the wonderful name: EU AI Capex.

Performance over the past five years: 17.5 percent annualized, including dividends.

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And which industries are covered?

• Semiconductors
• Machinery
• Electricity
• Networks
• Cables
• Energy
• Automation

Unfortunately, existing ETFs such as the iShares STOXX Europe 600 Utilities UCITS ETF or the iShares STOXX Europe 600 Technology UCITS ETF do not cover all of these sectors.

"Sounds exactly like what I was looking for," I thought to myself, and used my day off today to create an index tailored to my preferences.

Goldman Sachs has listed 12 of the 64 holdings, including their percentage allocations. The remaining 52 holdings appear to be known only to institutional investors, as the index isn’t publicly available.

So I created my own “Pie” through Trading 212. More specifically, a “Pie” is a personalized investment portfolio in which I can invest in multiple stocks and ETFs according to a percentage allocation I set myself and save toward them simultaneously via a single automated savings plan—with no expense ratio and no order fees.

It would go beyond the scope of this post to write about every individual security, which is why I chose this particular one. I didn’t make these decisions entirely on my own. Gemini helped me with this. In the end, we settled on 37 securities.

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On Selecting the Holdings

Together, we gradually added European market leaders across the entire value chain. We always kept an eye on the sectors—none should be left out.

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On the Percentage Allocation

It’s important to note upfront that the “pie” will be funded with 150 euros per month going forward. Since the minimum investment amount at Trading 212 is one euro, the smallest weighting in the “pie” must be at least 0.7%:

1.00 euro / 0.70% = 142.85 euro

The percentage allocation was then based on pricing power and global scalability.

More details on this may follow in a later post.

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About the Stocks

From EU AI Cortex Basket taken over by Goldman Sachs:

• Infineon ($IFX (-2,55%)): 7.10%
• ASML ($ASML (-0,38%)): 6.80%
• Siemens ($SIE (+0,16%)): 6.00%
• Rolls-Royce ($RR. (-0,45%)): 5.40%
• Enel ($ENEL (+0,55%)): 5.40%
• Schneider Electric ($SU (+0,25%)): 5.40%
• ABB ($ABBN (+0,58%)): 5.00%
• Iberdrola ($IBE (-0,57%)): 4.90%
• Siemens Energy ($ENR (+0,27%)): 4.70%
• ASM International ($ASM (-0,06%)): 3.70%
• Prysmian ($PRY (-0,78%)): 3.60%
• BE Semiconductor ($BESI (-2,24%)): 3.20%

Supplemented by the following stocks:

• VAT Group ($VACN (+0,23%)): 4.50%
• STMicroelectronics ($STM (-0,22%)): 2.50%
• Legrand ($LR (+0,3%)): 2.00%
• RWE ($RWE (-0,93%)): 1.95%
• Nokia ($NOKIA (+1,71%)): 1.90%
• E.ON ($EOAN (-0,51%)): 1.90%
• National Grid ($NG. (-1,72%)): 1.80%
• SSE plc ($SSE (-1,22%)): 1.70%
• EDP Renováveis ($EDPR (-0,77%)): 1.60%
• Red Eléctrica ($RDEIY (+0,33%)): 1.50%
• Nexans ($NEX (+0,04%)): 1.50%
• Hochtief ($HOT (+0,12%)): 1.50%
• Enagás ($ENG (+0,21%)): 1.40%
• United Utilities ($UU. (-2,74%)): 1.40%
• Spirax-Sarco ($SPX (-0,91%)): 1.30%
• Centrica ($CNA (-0,8%)): 1.30%
• Aixtron ($AIXA (-0,18%)): 1.30%
• Orsted ($ORSTED (-2,39%)): 1.15%
• Verbund AG ($VER (+1,32%)): 1.10%
• Soitec ($SOI (-2,71%)): 1.10%
• Safran ($SAF (+0,42%)): 1.00%
• Thales ($HO (+0,44%)): 1.00%
• Geberit ($GEBN (+6,65%)): 0.90%
• NKT A/S ($NKT (-0,97%)): 0.80%
• Andritz ($ANDR (+0,7%)): 0.70%

The figures $IG (+0,13%) , $SRG (+1,13%) , $TRN (+0,25%) , $ALFA (-0,33%) , $ATCO B (-0,5%) or $AEMMY can unfortunately only be traded via CFDs on Trading 212. Therefore, these securities could not be included.

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Trading 212 Pie

The Pie now accounts for about 10% of my portfolio, and I’ll be contributing 150 euros to it each month going forward.

I am convinced that Europe will succeed in becoming more independent. However, in my opinion, a self-sufficient Europe without any dependence whatsoever is simply not possible (keyword: globalization).

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Pie Composition

By country:

• Germany: 24.35%
• France: 15.4%
• Netherlands: 13.7%
• United Kingdom: 12.9%
• Switzerland: 10.4%
• Italy: 9%
• Spain: 7.8%
• Denmark: 1.95%
• Austria: 1.8%
• Portugal: 1.6%

By sector:

• Technology: 32.3%
• Industrial & Capital Goods: 31.5%
• Utilities & Energy Infrastructure: 36.2%

By industry:

• Semiconductors & Data Center Chips: 27.8%
• Energy Equipment & Grid Technology: 25.5%
• Electricity Generators: 16.1%
• Physical Networks & Storage: 10.1%
• Cable Infrastructure: 5.9%
• Vacuum Technology & Components: 6.5%
• Network Technology & Connectivity: 1.9%
• Data Centers & Industrial Construction: 3.1%
• Cyber and Perimeter Security: 3.1%

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I’m curious to see how the pie chart will develop.

P.S.: You can find the pie chart on Trading 212 under the name Euro AI Backbone GS to copy.

According to Ifo President Clemens Fuest, Europe faces an “existential threat”: Europe uses AI but has virtually no infrastructure. About 75 percent of the world’s high-performance computing capacity for modern AI is located in the U.S., with China accounting for about 15 percent and the EU for less than five percent.

He is therefore calling for an emergency program that includes more data centers, chip factories, energy infrastructure, faster approvals, and, if necessary, special economic zones. Energy is becoming a strategic issue, as AI data centers require enormous amounts of reliable electricity.

A study by the American investment bank Goldman Sachs titled “The Post-Modern Cycle” describes a new investment supercycle: AI, data centers, electricity, chips, defense, and infrastructure. The digital world suddenly needs concrete, cables, transformers, and power plants.

Goldman has created a corresponding portfolio called EU AI Capex.

It comprises 64 components. It is Europe’s publicly traded bet on AI infrastructure. Over the past five years, the index has gained 124 percent including dividends, which translates to an annualized return of 17.5 percent. The Stoxx Europe 600 has only managed 64 percent over the same period—an annualized rate of 10.3 percent.

The largest holdings show what this is all about: Infineon
$IFX (-2,55%) has a weighting of 7.1 percent, ASML
$ASML (-0,38%) stands at 6.8 percent, Siemens $SIE (+0,16%) accounts for 6 percent, Rolls-Royce $RR. (-0,45%) , Enel $ENEL (+0,55%) and Schneider Electric
$SU (+0,25%) at 5.4 percent. ABB $ABBN (+0,58%) has a weighting of five percent, Iberdrola
$IBE (-0,57%) at 4.9 percent, Siemens Energy
$ENR (+0,27%) at 4.7 percent, ASM International
$ASM (-0,06%) at 3.7 percent, Prysmian $PRY (-0,78%) at 3.6 percent, and BE Semiconductor
$BESI (-2,24%) at 3.2 percent.

This means the index is not purely a tech index, but rather reflects Europe’s physical AI value chain: semiconductors, machinery, electricity, networks, cables, energy, and automation. ASML is Europe’s strategic crown jewel. Fuest even says that ASML is so far Europe’s only truly strategic asset in this sector, because the U.S. also depends on it.

The risk: Europe talks, but doesn’t build. Energy remains expensive, permits take a long time, regulation slows down projects—and in the end, we remain customers of American models.

The opportunity: Europe is waking up. Then digital sovereignty will trigger a capex boom, and stocks will get a new boost. Anyone who wants European AI must definitely buy European infrastructure.

Source: “Welt” (excerpt), June 17, 2026

The DZ Bank analysts have drawn up two lists of shares that they consider to be particularly attractive. For more defensive investors and for investors who rely on continuous cash flows, they recommend the so-called "dividend aristocrats": In other words, companies that have regularly paid and raised dividends.

Top dividend aristocrats:

Pfizer $PFE (+0,33%), Verizon $VZ (-0,09%), BNP Paribas $BNP (-0,51%)Zurich Insurance $ZURN (-0,29%), Enel $ENEL (+0,55%), Sanofi $SAN (+0,92%), Hannover Re $HNR1 (-0,94%) , Man and Machine $MUM (+0,62%), Generali $G (-0,62%) and Allianz $ALV (-0,12%)

Another list has been compiled for investors with a somewhat higher risk appetite: Stocks with attractive dividend yields and additional share price potential. These not only pay a good dividend of at least three percent, but could also increase significantly in price in the future. However, the continuity of dividends in the past plays a lesser role - and this strategy is correspondingly riskier.

Top dividend rockets:

Man and machine $MUM (+0,62%) , Cancom $COK (-1,05%), Bastei Lübbe $BST (+0,76%), Sixt $SIX2 (-0,31%), Kontron $KTN (+0,64%), Fresenius Medical Care $FME (+0,11%), Vonovia $VNA (-0,99%), Hawesko $HAW (-0,3%), ElringKlinger $ZIL2 (-1,29%) and Hannover Re $HNR1 (-0,94%)

Source text (excerpt) & graphic: World | AAA, 19.02.2026

I've done a bit of reading and it will probably take years. I didn't know that before either, so I'm now parting with my two Italians $PST (-0,26%) and $ENEL (+0,55%) . Ciao Ciao. It was nice and about 20% profit each, but as I am otherwise annoyed every year about the partial loss of the dividend, unfortunately you have to go. I originally bought them for their good prospects PLUS dividends. I'd rather put the money 50/50 into Dividend Core and a bit more growth.

Who of you has had experience with Italian withholding tax refunds? Is my decision right because it's a bureaucracy monster or are there also positive experiences?

Cheerio!

$ENEL (+0,55%)

Various hypes in AI, rare earths, space travel, etc. promise quick riches and many articles are about the next big "thing".

I would like to draw your attention to a boring share that I bought in 2019 (2022 follow-up purchase). The net yield (incl. net dividend) is now 70% for me, i.e. 12-13% p.a. and the share is in my portfolio in yield position #10.

This is not a top ranking and not the quick big money ... but the younger ones among you would at least say "stable"... and that's exactly the kind of paper I like. Unexcited and reliable.

Certainly suitable for diversification for some of you.

$ENEL (+0,55%)

• produces old and new energy
• operates power grids
• builds charging infrastructure
• Core markets are Europe, Latin America
• is valued favorably compared to the peer group (P/E ratio 13.x)
• Dividend yield 5.4%, div growth 7-9%