AI Giant and ASML: Top 10 Stocks Favorably Viewed by Fund Managers
Over the past decade, a shift in the composition of investment portfolios has become apparent, according to a portfolio analysis by Universal Investment. The strategy provider found that US stocks dominate the top 10 largest positions of public funds on their platform, with notable exceptions such as SAP and Berkshire Hathaway.
The surprising findings show a decrease in sector diversification, with a clear concentration on technology stocks. In 2014, only about five percent of investment volumes were invested in the top 10, whereas now it amounts to nine percent. The most popular stocks among fund managers now are Microsoft, Amazon, Alphabet, Apple, Nvidia, SAP, Visa, Roche, ASML, and Berkshire Hathaway.
Key players like Nvidia, Apple, and Amazon hardly come as a surprise to see on the list, but the inclusion of less frequently found stocks such as Roche and Visa serves as intriguing opportunities for investors. The fact that Berkshire Hathaway is the only stock to have remained on the list since ten years ago should also be of interest.
Jochen Meyers, Group Head of Relationship Management at Universal Investment, noted the shift in focus toward technology: "What's significant is the clear concentration on the top 10 over the years. It's worth considering the potential upsides in some of these stocks as they show promise for price explosions, according to analysts on Wall Street."
According to the platform "TipRanks," there is potential for 19 to 38 percent growth in the respective stocks, with some of them even being candidates for continued popularity in ten years. Some of the stocks, like Alphabet, can be found in the Stocks for Eternity Index and the Tech Giants Index of BÖRSE ONLINE.
In analyzing the popularity of these stocks among fund managers, it's worth noting their roles as pioneers in transformative technologies like AI and cloud computing, strong financial performance, strategic market positions in various industries, and their roles in the evolving digital and biotech ecosystems. These factors contribute to their sustained appeal in diversified portfolios seeking growth, innovation, and resilience.
Financing in these transformative technologies has led to a significant increase in investing in stocks like Microsoft, Amazon, Alphabet, Apple, Nvidia, SAP, Visa, Roche, ASML, and Berkshire Hathaway, which dominate the top positions of public funds. The concentration on technology stocks is evident, with the most popular stocks among fund managers now being mainly tech companies, such as Nvidia, Apple, and Amazon.
