I’ve had a strong focus on defense since the war in Ukraine started, around 35 % of my total holdings, with the rest in stable large-cap companies and global index funds. Now I’m considering scaling that down and instead investing more in European self-sufficiency, with exposure to AI, energy, power systems, and IT technology. I also want more global exposure to nuclear power. What do you think about that shift? I’m thinking about ASML, Siemens Energy, ABB, and Boliden, plus maybe one ETF focused on nuclear power and one focused on European IT. I already have a large exposure to the US via global index funds. What are your thoughts on that?
Shifting to European self-sufficiency?
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Posted by Murklan12
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Sure, getting exposure to a region which relies on US gas which has no oil… Park it in bonds if you don’t know what are doing
Everyone on reddit will tell you that it’s the right moment to buy the European dip.
Buy the dip.
I would’ve suggested getting into European green energy (nuclear, too) but it’s already crowded there.
In hindsight, I should’ve invested in small European green companies and would’ve gotten back ~230% since the fall of ’24, but nooooo, I went all in into the US with lackluster and day by day diminishing returns.
The Europeans are lost
Im in european green stuff/energy/power systems since few months and its good,
if us will stop the gas then so much other things will go down but this criticial energy stuff must hold somehow like its doing now i guess.
Your question is totally ambiguous. Are you asking about divesting from US defense companies into EU energy and IT?
Well, European companies move out of the EU over excessive bureaucracy and excessive taxes (energy, labor, and income). In particular, Germany decided to go wind & solar only, and consequently the most innovative nuclear power companies had to move away (e.g. Dual Fluid Energy Inc, Marvel Fusion).
Your idea sounds creative, but I definitely wouldn’t do it. IMHO the climate is straight out hostile for energy-heavy industries and AI tech (regulations, prices, taxes).
OP, who are your tech plays in EU?
Europe’s economy will be in trouble by 2050. They have severe demographic problems. Do not put your life savings in a long position.