What industries will shape the next 20-30 years?

[disneysteve]

Seems like this makes a pretty good argument for industries that provide "birth control" products being a pretty good bet.

The birth rate has been steadily declining worldwide for decades, especially in developed countries. There are a lot of factors behind that. More women in the workforce, people marrying later in life, better access to birth control, socioeconomic factors, etc.

[LivingAlmostLarge]

The birth rate has been steadily declining worldwide for decades, especially in developed countries. There are a lot of factors behind that. More women in the workforce, people marrying later in life, better access to birth control, socioeconomic factors, etc.

Still waiting on male birth control. But seriously US i believe just crossed under replacement rate (2) for live births. Last westernized country. And I believe india and china are decreasing the birth rates even rurally like crazy.

[james.hendrickson]

The birth rate has been steadily declining worldwide for decades, especially in developed countries. There are a lot of factors behind that. More women in the workforce, people marrying later in life, better access to birth control, socioeconomic factors, etc.

Don't forget - the cost of raising children is typically much higher in developed countries.

[jeffmem]

For short term 6-12 months, I think semi conductor companies are going to do very well. The extreme shortages of chips are driving up stock prices, but for how long this can go on, I am not sure. But I forsee a huge demand for chips more than before, as has been stated the pandemic has accelerated technology by a decade, the demand may continue. And because of this demand I am in several Semi conductor companies. I live in Taiwan and can see the demand from people who are working in these industries. But again, could be a short term play though, need to see the situation.

I am in ARKG, but do not have many shares, am waiting for it to drop a bit before adding more.

I also think clean technology may get a small boost, hydrogen fuel cells, battery technology, etc. Some of that falls into TSLA and I so regret selling any of the shares I had, I had to buy it back, and less shares, many are predicting it will drop, just like Apple, I am laughing. But if it does pull back, I will buy more.

I also think some kinds of FINTECH industry will be good, payment types and technology that goes along with it will now change much faster then before.