US Stake in Intel Raises Risks: Swissquote’s Ozkardeskaya

Market Volatility & Geopolitical Risks - Increased volatility and building risks are observed due to the unpredictable nature of US government actions and their potential misalignment with business objectives [2][4] - US government interference introduces uncertainty, impacting long-term revenue prospects for companies like NVIDIA and AMD, despite short-term gains from revised sales policies in China [3][4] - Investors are seeking strategies to hedge against market volatility, especially considering the concentration of equity benchmark gains in a few names [5] Investment Strategies & Diversification - Diversification away from highly valued US equities towards sectors with growth potential is recommended [6] - Buying put options is considered as a hedging strategy against potential market sell-offs and valuation corrections [6] - Diversification of portfolios is favored over betting against specific companies, with a focus on mitigating downside risk [9][10] International Opportunities - International companies are poised to gain market share, presenting opportunities in international markets as US technology companies are perceived as fully valued [7] - Opportunities are emerging in European military and defense technologies, as well as Asian foundries and chipmakers like TSMC (Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company), Samsung, and SK Hynix [12][13] - The industry anticipates increased technology spending in Europe driven by defense-related investments [11]