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Investing in the Auto Industry?

There’s a lot of factors at play that influence just how viable the auto industry is from an investment point of view.
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15 March 2019

JUST like any other industry, the auto sector can be difficult for investors to fully get onboard with.

There’s a lot of factors at play that influence just how viable the auto industry is from an investment point of view. Consequently, before any crucial decisions can be made here, those looking to take part need to know exactly what they’re getting to.

Therefore, if you’re unsure about whether to invest in the industry, here’s a few factors that you may need to consider.

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  1. Technological Strides: Cars have come along way since their conception. Now, many vehicles are fitted with revolutionary components and devices; smart systems, electric motors, dashcams, app interfaces, and more. The development of automobiles has accelerated at an astonishing rate, changing the definition of what cars are capable of. This could be an extremely good reason to invest. After all, the world of investment is fast-paced and ever-evolving; when that’s coupled with the rapidly expanding nature of the auto industry, it’s seemingly a match made in heaven. Both areas work well when meshed together, so if you get your thrills by keeping tabs on fast moving markets, the auto industry is definitely worth your investment… under the right circumstances.
  2. Political Factors: The success of the auto industry is greatly dependent on politics. For all the advancements that cars have made so far, it’s often the political arena that stops the auto sector reaching its full potential. Also, while companies like Wellington Management can provide as much guidance and support for investors as possible, it’s those in power that have the ultimate say. After all, nothing is more influential than the rule of law! For example, the government ended incentives to buy hybrid vehicles and enforced similar cuts to electric vehicles too, which would undoubtedly have made the auto industry thrive beyond measure. In many respects, the innovation the sector was famous for has now hit numerous roadblocks. Put simply, the entire sector is a hotbed of complication, controversy and political tension; things that are notorious repellents of quality investment strategies.
  3. Economic Factors: Investment in any sector is burdened with huge amounts of risk. However, when it comes to the auto industry, that risk can be identified a little easier. This is because this sector largely succeeds and fails parallel to the sustainability of the overall economy – people don’t buy cars when they have no money. If you have the foresight or analytical skills to determine the state of your economy, then you also have the foresight on whether to invest in the auto industry or not.

Obviously, as the world teeters toward (what can probably safely be assumed as) a less than stellar Brexit strategy, car investment is going to take an enormous hit. In fact, reports surfaced in January outlining that car investments halved and the industry hit ‘red alert’ status, so investing now would be a highly inadvisable move. In situations such as these, a waiting game will need to be employed.  

 

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