Stock-Owl

Selfmade millionaire. +20 years of investing experience. Author of three books on Investing. My portfolio increased 48% in 2023 FY.

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@InvestorJared $NVDA

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@Dividend_Dollar $MSFT

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15 visuals every investor should know.

1. 120 years of stock market history in one chart:

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$AAPL has announced a massive share buyback of 90bUSD. Great day to be investor: https://t.co/rRhZ4FYnPo

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400 years of Danish Exchange history up in flames today. Horrible news: https://t.co/3jfsosQnYV

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@Elkingnatinho Fully agree. I hold it too for the same reason. Patience will pay off eventually🦉

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@dividendology Great post. Thank you. $V and $MA are very attactive in my view. I own both 🦉

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@Quality_stocksA 5 Great picks - They are also in my portfolio 🦉

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@GuyTalksFinance The debate requires nuancing:
Loans for consumption should NEVER be pursued.
But loans to finance and scale up your investments should definitely be pursued. 🦉📈

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I did a quick review of the Nasdaq Composite $IXIC development from 2000-2024 Feb. Here are some interesting finds:

Months to Invest:
January: Average performance of 0.95%
March: Average performance of 0.79%
April: Average performance of 1.34%
May: Average performance of 0.57%
June: Average performance of 0.76%
July: Average performance of 1.74%
August: Average performance of 0.44%
October: Average performance of 2.03%
November: Average performance of 2.02%
December: Average performance of 0.13%

Months to Avoid:
February: Average performance of -0.28%
September: Average performance of -2.26%

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@SelfMadeMastery $NVDA

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8. Design Software and IP Vendors

Segment Description:
This segment includes providers of electronic design automation (EDA) tools and intellectual property (IP) cores, which are essential for designing semiconductor devices. These tools enable the simulation, verification, and layout of complex semiconductor devices.

Listed Companies:
Synopsys $SNPS: Electronic design automation (EDA) tools.
Cadence Design Systems $CDNS: Software and hardware for semiconductor design.
ANSYS $ANSS: Simulation software widely used in semiconductor design.
Mentor Graphics (Now part of Siemens, ETR: $SIE): Offers EDA and semiconductor design software.

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The Big Semiconductor Thread: Segmentation and the Solid Companies in the Semiconductor Space:

Investing in the Semiconductor industry effectively requires understanding the roles companies play in the value chain from raw materials to the final products used in consumer electronics, data centers, automotive applications, and more.

I have therefore made a framwork which captures the complexity and diversity of the Semiconductor industry along with the solid companies in it.

Here is a thread 🧵:

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7. Semiconductor Materials and Chemicals

Segment Description:
Companies supplying the essential chemicals and materials required in the semiconductor manufacturing process. This includes photoresists, solvents, gases, and silicon wafers, which are vital for various fabrication steps.

Listed Companies:
Entegris $ENTG: Supplies materials for semiconductor manufacturing.
Cabot Microelectronics $CCMP: Offers chemical mechanical planarization (CMP) slurries.
Versum Materials (Now part of Merck KGaA, $MRK): Specialized chemicals and materials for semiconductors.
BASF ETR: $BAS: Chemical solutions for semiconductor manufacturing.

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6. Semiconductor Assembly, Test, and Packaging

Segment Description:
This segment includes the services of assembling, testing, and packaging semiconductor devices post-manufacturing. These steps are crucial for preparing semiconductors for market, ensuring they meet quality and performance standards.

Listed Companies:
ASE Technology Holding $ASX: Offers semiconductor assembly and packaging services.
Amkor Technology $AMKR: Provides semiconductor packaging and test services.
JCET Group $SSE:600584: Integrated circuit manufacturing services.
Siliconware Precision Industries $SPIL: Semiconductor packaging and testing services.

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5. Fabless Semiconductor Companies

Segment Description:
Companies focusing on the design and development of semiconductor devices while outsourcing the manufacturing process to foundries. This model allows them to concentrate on innovation in chip design without the capital expenditure of fabrication facilities.

Listed Companies:
Nvidia $NVDA: Specializes in GPU design and AI technology.
Qualcomm $QCOM: Known for wireless technology and semiconductor products.
Broadcom $AVGO: Provides semiconductor solutions for the telecom and data center industries.
AMD $AMD: Engages in CPU and GPU design.
Xilinx (Now part of AMD, $AMD): Known for FPGAs and adaptive processors.
Marvell Technology $MRVL: Semiconductor solutions for data infrastructure.

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4. Pure-Play Foundries

Segment Description:
Foundries that exclusively provide semiconductor manufacturing services for fabless companies. They play a critical role in the ecosystem by enabling design firms to access manufacturing capabilities without the need to own and operate fabrication facilities.

Listed Companies:
TSMC $TSM: World-leading semiconductor foundry services.
UMC $UMC: Provides semiconductor foundry services.
GlobalFoundries $GFS: Offers integrated circuits manufacturing.
SMIC $SMICY: Semiconductor Manufacturing International Corporation, a significant foundry in China.

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3. Integrated Device Manufacturers (IDMs)

Segment Description:
Companies that both design and manufacture their semiconductor devices. This vertical integration allows them to control the entire production process, from design to manufacturing.

Listed Companies:
Intel $INTC: Microprocessor and semiconductor chip manufacturer.
Texas Instruments $TXN: Specializes in analog ICs and embedded processors.
STMicroelectronics $STM: Provides a broad range of semiconductor products.
Samsung Electronics $KRX:005930: Engages in memory chip and application processor manufacturing.
SK Hynix $000660.KS: Focuses on memory semiconductor solutions.
Micron Technology $MU: Offers memory and storage solutions.

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2. Semiconductor Manufacturing Equipment

Segment Description:
Involves companies that design, manufacture, and service the equipment used in the production of semiconductors. This equipment is crucial for the etching, lithography, deposition, and inspection processes in semiconductor fabrication.

Listed Companies:
Applied Materials $AMAT: Provides equipment, services, and software for semiconductor manufacturing.
ASML $ASML: Specializes in photolithography equipment for chip fabrication.
Lam Research $LRCX: Offers semiconductor fabrication equipment focusing on etching and deposition.
KLA Corporation $KLAC: Delivers process control and yield management solutions.
Tokyo Electron $TOELY: Semiconductor production equipment.
Teradyne $TER: Automatic test equipment for semiconductors.

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1. Raw Materials and Wafer Fabrication

Segment Description:
Focuses on the production of silicon wafers, the foundational material for semiconductor manufacturing. This involves the extraction and refinement of silicon, as well as the production of wafers used in the fabrication of semiconductor devices.

Listed Companies:
Shin-Etsu Chemical $SHECY: Major supplier of silicon wafers.
SUMCO Corporation $SUMCF: Specializes in the manufacture of semiconductor silicon wafers.
Siltronic $WAF.GR: Produces silicon wafers for the semiconductor industry.