10 Assets to Trade at the end of 2022

2022 has been a bowl of mixed reactions. On the one hand, economies have reopened fully, and people are back to work and productive again. On the other hand, inflation caused by the lockdown period and other factors like the war in Ukraine continues to make life difficult for most people. 

However, all is not doom and gloom if you trade and invest in the stock market. Some companies’ stocks are doing well, and even those that are not, there are still ways to make money from them before the year ends. So if you’re investing on UK trading platforms, here are ten assets you should consider before the year ends. 

1. Amazon.com

As you’re well aware, Amazon is a global leader in the e-commerce and cloud computing sectors. It has also been one of the few companies investors have relied on for steady investment returns. However, 2022 has been hard on all, and its shares are down by 27%. Nonetheless, the company’s stock still represents an excellent shorting opportunity, and analysts project an increase in revenue during the Xmas period. 

2. Alphabet Inc

Google’s mother company is another tech industry titan that still holds good trading opportunities before the year ends. It’s also one of the few companies not to experience much effects from the market conditions, with YouTube, one of its subsidiaries, reporting a 7% profit. Furthermore, the company reported a $16 billion profit last quarter, and its prospects look good up to 2024. 

3. Meta Platforms Inc

Meta is the newly rebranded mother company for the internet giant Facebook. Unfortunately, Meta has seen better times as its stock has lost 60% of its value, which, if you’re a shrewd investor, is an excellent shorting opportunity. However, the decline is not in vain, as Meta is investing in its future with the creation of the Metaverse, a product investors will see the fruits of in due time. In addition, the Xmas period is near, and advertisers are bound to start spending, improving things in the short term. 

4. T-mobile

T-mobile is America’s third-largest carrier, and its stock is on the Bank of America’s top ten list of growth stocks and top ten valued stocks. Furthermore, because of T-mobile’s market position and industry, it’s poised to weather the effects of inflation better than most other companies and still perform well by the year’s end.

5. Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company Ltd

We are confident you have heard of the chip shortage that rocked most industries at the beginning of the year. You might have also heard that very few companies make high-end chips, and one of the largest globally is the Taiwan Semiconductor Company. It’s safe to say the company has had a good few years, and we don’t see things changing any time soon.

6. S&P Global

S&P Global is a credit rating and benchmark company that provides services to corporates and financial markets. The company has a decent growth rate of 9.2% annually, and analysts expect its revenue to jump by 12.6% by the next five years. However, the company’s stock has dropped by 30%, making it a good entry point before the year closes.

7. BP p.l.c

BP is a London-based petroleum company making waves in the renewable energy sector. Its stock’s price target range is a healthy £500, and expected only to do better moving forward. It reported a 42.6% profit increase in the last quarter, but below estimated projections. Nonetheless, the company will still report good numbers at the end of the year. 

8. Apple Inc

Apple has the largest market of all publicly traded companies in the US, and it’s no stranger to outperforming the S&P 500 by even more than 22% annually. However, the company’s stock has fallen by 14%, which is an excellent entry point if you’ve always wanted to invest in Appel. 

9. Mastercard Incorporated

Mastercard is a company that needs no introduction and has had a 20% growth rate in annual earnings over the last five years. As with many stocks on this list, its value is down by 22% but is expected to bounce back as things get better.

10. Vodafone Group Plc

Vodafone is a mobile and broadband provider in the European and African markets. Its share buy rating is £147, which is lower than previously projected. The market is reporting bullish bets on the company, and you might also want to think about shorting its stock before the year is over.