The Good News Story of Our Lifetime
Let me start by saying that I have never felt more inadequate in trying to do justice to a particular financial or investment subject. No matter what I say it will not do justice to the revolutionary changes and opportunities that are taking place. It’s a story that will overcome the litany of bad news stories that threaten to overwhelm us like the sovereign debt crisis, youth unemployment, escalating social unrest, unfunded liabilities and incompetent government.
Where Do I Start
When I saw my first 3D printer operating just under 5 years ago my first thought was, “what the hell is that.” It reminded me of a slow motion version of the teleporter on the original Star Trek series. It was like presto – William Shatner just pulled a cup of coffee out of that box.
The printer jet was zooming back and forth and about 3 hours later – there was a coffee cup. I may not be the sharpest tool in the shed but it was pretty obvious something big was afoot. Flash forward to today and NASA has actually 3D printed small satellites that orbit the earth taking pictures. And they’re just one of 22,000 3D printed objects used by NASA today.
The enormity of the manufacturing revolution upon us is mind blowing.
This is what got me started reading everything I could get my hands on detailing the advancements in nanotechnology, biotech, telecommunications and artificial intelligence, all driven by the explosion in information technology.
Besides the fact that it’s so cool, with innovations like self driving cars and the phenomenal advancements in healthcare – it also provides today’s most important opportunity for investors.
Let me give you a quick example. Not that long ago I was told to look into Seattle Genetics. I didn’t know anything about the company but then it patented a treatment for Hodgkin’s disease, a rare form of cancer. As soon as the patents were granted, the stock went up over 1300%.
One more example. Late in November Puma Biotechnology got positive results for their breast cancer drug, which allows them to proceed to Phase 3 testing. Within a week the stock jumped 88% to $86.75.
How about a Canadian story. This week at the massive Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas Neptune, a Canadian smartwatch maker founded by teenager Simon Tian, is launching Pine, a watch that wants to lead the way in wearable computing. The Pine offers voice calls, video chat, a full keyboard, GPS, and more. Unlike other products already on the market, the Neptune’s Pine is cellular-enabled, which means it doesn’t require a smartphone nearby to work.
One of the most interesting aspects of this story is the fact that in November Neptune went onto Kickstarter (the internet fundraising site) and asked for $100,000 to help launch the Pine watch. One month later they had raised $801,224 (Eat your heart out Dragon’s Den).
The Bottom Line
There are literally hundreds of other examples of innovative companies changing our future in a huge variety of areas but that’s the point. The next 20 years will witness more technological change than the last 100 years combined. Investors are going to have a huge array of opportunities. Forgive the cliché but this is where the action is if you’re looking for growth.
Big Change At The 2014 World Outlook Financial Conference – Jan 31 & Feb 1
A few months ago, legendary analyst Jim Dines repeated his prediction that 3D printing is the next really big thing for investors. This year’s conference will give you a chance to see it in action. We have invited 3D printing expert John Biehler to demonstrate 3D printers that you can use in your own home to manufacture a variety of items. John will talk about the economic and social economics of this revolution, impacting not just traditional manufacturing and retailing but also regenerative medicine and industrial design.
As I said earlier – words fail me. So all I’ll say is that this is going to be great.
For Investors Looking For Huge Potential Growth
I am thrilled to announce that one of Canada’s premier technology analysts and investors, Brent Holliday, CEO of Garibaldi Capital Advisors has accepted my invitation (maybe more accurately put as begging) to speak on his rules for picking technology winners.
On a larger scale Brent is interested in the same things that we are – namely finding some potential monster winners. Last year Brent and his team may have done over $100 million in transactions but the rules of how to find companies with huge potential are the same for institutional and individual investors alike.
Finally
I am unequivocal in stating that investors must get familiar with these areas. The World Financial Outlook Conference is your chance to not only hear renowned analysts like Martin Armstrong, Mark Lebovit, Peter Grandich and to get Ryan Irvine’s 2014 World Outlook Small Cap Portfolio. It is also an opportunity to get familiar with the most important investment opportunities of the next generation.
It is going to be incredibly thought provoking – and a lot of fun.
Sincerely,
Mike
Host Of Money Talks
P.S. As you may know I am hugely interested in educating our younger generation and to that end we have a special offer – if you buy a ticket – you can bring a student absolutely free.
The only thing is that we ask you to let us know in the Order Notes that you want a student ticket when you purchase your ticket because we have a limited number of tickets set aside. And I might add that the students have really enjoyed the conference but it is also a great way to share/create a common interest with your children – no matter what their age.
Where: Westin Bayshore Conference Centre, Downtown Vancouver
When: Friday afternoon and evening, January, 31 and all day Saturday, February 1, 2014
To book Your Ticket: go to www.moneytalks.net/outlook or call toll free 1.877.926.6849
Cost: $119 for a two day pass