Theodora Lee Joseph

6 months ago5 mins

Three Reasons Not To Forsake Europe Just Yet

Three Reasons Not To Forsake Europe Just Yet

Theodora Lee Joseph

6 months ago5 mins

Three Reasons Not To Forsake Europe Just Yet
  • Investing in Europe doesn’t have to be a bet on its economy; the continent is home to many “quality” companies with global sales.

  • A strong dollar and lots of spare cash sitting on balance sheets are increasing the odds of acquisition sprees in Europe.

  • Europe may not be perfect – but it’s probably better than many investors think. What’s more, the risks will likely be tilted in its favor after this winter.

Investing in Europe doesn’t have to be a bet on its economy; the continent is home to many “quality” companies with global sales.

A strong dollar and lots of spare cash sitting on balance sheets are increasing the odds of acquisition sprees in Europe.

Europe may not be perfect – but it’s probably better than many investors think. What’s more, the risks will likely be tilted in its favor after this winter.

It’s hard to find reasons to be positive on markets now, and it’s that much harder to find reasons to be positive on European markets. Investors are practically lining up to bet against European companies, currencies, and bonds, as the continent contends with high inflation, a looming recession, and spiraling energy costs. But as value investor Howard Marks once said, you’ll need to think differently and better than others in order to outperform. So here are three reasons why you can still be excited about investing in Europe…

1: Europe is home to a ton of quality companies.

Investing in Europe doesn’t have to be a bet on its economy. Over half of the revenue that flows into its companies comes from beyond Europe’s borders, and the continent itself is home to many “quality”, or hig

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