2020 was the year of the stock investor! Just read Good Investments in 2020 and look at how the mentioned stocks progressed. Moving forward, here’s what to consider in the new season and times.
Trends to Expect
With the winter season progressing, be prepared for the waive of personal care purchases. Products like Scott toilet paper, Kleenex, and Huggies are made by the Kimberly Clark Corporation (KMB). Also, with the Coronavirus and flu season colliding, health and wellness products will likely accelerate. Companies such as Procter and Gamble (PG) produces Vick’s products like NyQuil and Vapor Rub. They also own the brand Pampers. Pampers are significant because… remember 9 months from the 2020 lockdown in March will be December of 2020. Historically, when populations spend more time at home, a baby boom is sure to follow! Look at products for Infantry feeding, care, and clothing such as Carter’s (CRI) which could trend positively regardless of the virus.
Affected Industries
The Marijuana market will be made or broken by the 2020 Presidential election. The industry could explode overnight when the Democrats take the office because of their proposed plan to decriminalize the use of cannabis and push toward recreational legalization. However, if the Republicans party maintains control, then the marijuana industry will be negatively affected due to conservatives blocking key elements of growth for the Pot industry.
Unfortunately, Gun sales will be affected by this election. Particularly, if the Republican Party resumed presidency, gun sales would have increased the most amongst democratic supporters. Sad fact… but the reality is that this is because the current Republican President has done nothing to de-escalate tensions between the far right and the left. Assuming that the Conservative party supporters are already armed… the gun industry has the greatest growth potential with democratic consumers who are willing to buy. However, Gun sales could be negatively impacted with a Democratic Leader with the threat of gun control. Keep track of Rutgers (RGR).
Economical Factors on Investments
Expect a decline in the market when Democrats do take office in 2021. This is because all of the corporate tax breaks and kickback systems that were developed will be disrupted. Stock prices will be negatively affected. Look for discounts during this time. Also if a second lockdown takes place in 2021, the second corona market crash could finally happen.
No matter the president, vaccines are on its way. Pfizer (PFE) could offer a vaccine development along with a promising portfolio of business, a stable stock price, and a considerable dividend for your money while you wait.
Invest Wisely
Though vaccines are imminent, a second lockdown may be inevitable. Look for pandemic driven stocks to surge during this period … companies such as Grub Hub (GRUB) and Netflix could have its final hooray. Netflix is peaking with consumers during quarantine where as programs like HBO Max by ATT (T) is just getting started. Be Savvy with your investments and always think 6 months ahead.
(Disclaimer: All Stocks are associated with risk. Buying stocks does not guarantee profits. I am not a licensed stock broker. I may or may not be a shareholder of the stocks mentioned in the article. Mentioning a company is not a recommendation of a purchase. This post is for informational purposes and the statement of facts such as prices only. Estimate of Stock prices are pertinent to the time of original publishing. Research and buy at your own risk. )