For investors who think we will increasingly live virtually in 3D – think virtual 3D meetings, sporting events, and shopping – the question becomes how best to get exposure to this burgeoning sector without picking some losers among the eventual winners? The easiest way to play the metaverse may simply be to buy an ETF that offers exposure to the technologies that are and will be used in various everyday applications such as private social interactions, education, business, and retail.
Prices of EVs jump on battery and materials shortages but experts say investors will be rewarded in long run For electric vehicles, 2022 was a year of dubious distinction. It’s the first since the EV revolution began that the price of a new car or truck is going up, not down. The price pressures include a shortage of lithium and other metals that are essential components of batteries. For investors, the question is whether to stay clear or stay invested.