Let the chips fall where they may: Why investing in semiconductors will give portfolios more byte

Boom in disruptive tech worth taking advantage of

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When most investors think about investing in technology leaders, it is the FAANGs, Tesla and other disruptors currently exciting the market. But there is a lesser-known group of businesses critical to next generation technology.

Like selling shovels in a gold rush, leading-edge semiconductor manufacturers provide the hardware big tech (and its big aspirations) cannot go without. Our consumption of data has increased at a phenomenal rate over the past two decades, and now 5G technology and next generation Wi-Fi is about to propel a new era of connectivity. 5G will allow us to send and receive more data at a faster pace - we will be streaming more content than we ever have, gaming experiences will improve, and there will be more augmented and virtual reality experiences. Networking opportunities: Who are the...

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