Investment ideas - thinking big picture, big gains!

2020 was a phenomenal year for investors and traders, albeit with more ups and downs in stock markets than Trump's 'extra-marital activities'. On the whole, lots will be sitting on good profits. 

So - what better way to use those profits than re-invest in the markets! This note is intentionally brief and raises some ideas for you to research further. 

Overall, I see best value in the UK, with Brexit now largely in the rear view and UK stock valuations very attractive compared to other global markets. The UK is likely to be one of the first developed economies to come out of lockdowns (resulting from an amazing, world-leading vaccine roll out) and so i'm very bullish on the UK versus global peers. In my opinion, the UK will be the best performing stock market in the western world in 2021. 

In no particular order:

4 D Pharma (DDDD) - AIM listed, biotech, listing on Nasdaq shortly after completion of a SPAC merger expected shortly. Massively undervalued versus US peers. Strong buy - a potential 10 bagger, 2021 target is £1b market cap. My strongest conviction by a long way. 

Nvidia (NVDA) - Nasdaq listed, computer graphics, chips and AI - taking over ARM in the UK (another great UK company being snapped up by the Yanks). This is a play on demand for computers, smart phones, consoles etc... I like it a lot. 

Gfinity (GFIN) - AIM listed, e-sports and gaming. The company is in the middle of a business turnaround and is swinging to profitability. It's a play on the boom in esports and gaming, industries which the pandemic has accelerated growth in strongly. An industry leader at a very cheap price.

LoopUp (LOOP) - AIM listed, remote meeting service provider for professional companies (banks, law firms, accountancy firms) where security and quality of connection are paramount and where clients are willing to pay for superior service. Now compatible with Microsoft Teams and has a great client base. Recent trading update didn't live up to expectations but unbelievably good value on offer here for a growth company in a hot sector. 

Trackwise Designs (TWD) - AIM listed, circuit board manufacturer. They make very lightweight circuit boards and other electrical equipment for 5G, medical and EV markets. Big order from Nissan received re EV circuit boards. The UK needs to manufacture EVs in the UK in order to avoid trade tariffs (see the Brexit deal) and Trackwise is well set to growth massively in the next 5 years.

ilika (IKA) - AIM listed, solid state battery manufacturer. Scaling up manufacturing capabilities massively. Solid state batteries are the future of EV batteries and its nearest rival in the US (which is pre-revenue!) is Quantumscape which is valued at $20b. Potential 10 bagger IMO.

Seeing Machines (SEE) - AIM listed, driver safety tech. Got some amazing clients. Driver safety tech is going to be the next big trend in cars, especially as EVs and automated cars take off (which they will!) 

Litigation capital (LITI) - AIM listed, litigation funding company. I like the business model - funding companies' litigation and taking a big chunk of resulting awards. Litigation funders generally pick winners and litigation funding is a fast growing sector. Covered by Simon Thompson at the IC, who succinctly explains how conservatively valued LITI is. 

MaxCyt (MXCT) - AIM listed, listing on Nasdaq shortly. Gene editing biotech - rivals in the US valued far far higher. Potential 10 bagger. 

Accsys Technologies (AXS) - EuroNext and AIM listed. Revolutionary wood burning tech which reduces carbon emissions massively. Big clean energy play. I was approached for a job there and saw that it was in hyper growth mode. Turned the opportunity down but bought shares!

Science in Sport (SIS) - AIM listed, sports performance products (thing gels, powders (the legal kind!), drinks etc...) Performed really well in the pandemic despite lots of sports being off limits. Set to do really well once the UK gets back to normal - health and fitness is going to be a monstrous trend (the pandemic will change attitudes to health and fitness plus the young generation don't drink and are image obsessed!)

Bacanora Lithium (BCN) - AIM listed. Building the worlds biggest lithium mine in Mexico - due to complete in 2023. Fully funded and partnered with a big boy in China. Lithium demand is going to go through the roof with the boom in EVs and I suspect this will be bought out way before 2023... Trading at big discount (60-70%) of its NAV and sum of the parts valuation is similar. 

OnTheMarket (OTMP) - AIM listed, online property portal. New(ish) rival to Rightmove and Zoopla. Attractively valued and set to benefit from the ever increasing shift to online property transactions. Importantly, it has performed well in the pandemic and will benefit from increased property transaction once the UK is out of lockdown. I will hold this up until the next general election when Labour arrive and hike property taxes.

Kromek Group (KMK) - AIM listed, radiation detection company plus other things like ventilation (think medical, security, explosives, nuclear...) Interestingly, they are developing a COVID air test which could be huge. Good value on offer IMO.

Escape Hunt (ESC) - AIM listed, escape rooms. Managed to grow during the last year which is incredible. Looks set up to be a nicely profitable and growing company once the lockdown is over. The risk-reward looks good for this minnow...

Bango (BGO) - AIM listed, mobile payments platform. Performing very well. Mobile payments - need I say more?! 

DeepVerge (DVRG) - AIM listed, clinical research, water tech, medical devices. The company's products/services allow cosmetic companies to test their own products on human-like skin in a real-world environment. An ESG play - you wouldn't believe how woke the new generation are and I can imagine all make-up/cosmetic companies will be moving away from animal testing in the next decade). Very good client list...

Tissue Regenix (TRX) - AIM listed. A tip from a friend of mine who described it as 'synthetic fannies' - lol. Essentially, they make replacement body tissue/parts using biological (human and animal) tissues. Looks to have been badly hit by non-essential surgeries being cancelled over the last year but there will be massive pent up demand for years to come as a result.

ThinkSmart (TSL) - AIM listed. This is almost unbelievable - a complete gift. The company owns a good stake in a AUS listed company called ClearPay. There are put and call options on TSL's shares in ClearPay and TSL's value for some reason doesn't reflect anywhere near the true value of its stake in ClearPay. See Simon Thompson for details! Big arbitrage opportunity IMO.

Vietnam Holding (VNH) - LSE Main Market - Investment trust focussing on small-mid caps in macro growth trends. I like it a lot and it is trading at a significant discount to its NAV.

Hyundai Motor (HYUD) - Tradable on the Main market of LSE, the South Korean car manufacturer. Someone very senior in the UK car industry explained to me how HYUD is going to be the dominant player in EVs (not Tesla! - very contrarian, which I love). They are investing what can only be described as 'a shit tonne of money' into EVs and are well ahead of the other car manufacturers.

Tyson Foods (TSN) - NYSE listed. Huge meat producer in the US. They are early movers and big investors in lab grown meat, which is the reason i'm invested. They are extremely innovative and are transitioning from being a meat producer to being a 'protein company' - As vegetarianism, veganism and meat alternatives increase in popularity, TSN are well placed to lead the way. Also, the UK will be opened up as a market once we do a trade deal with the US.

Microsoft (MSFT) - Nasdaq listed. Need I say any more? I think it is quite conservatively valued compared with Apple, Amazon, Tesla etc... Who do you know that doesn't use Microsoft - they are expanding in cloud computing and gaming - both areas set to boom...

Arix Bioscience (ARIX) - LSE Main market - Has many investments across the healthcare and biotech industry. Looks very undervalued versus it NAV.

Anglo Asian Mining (AAZ) - AIM listed. Gold and copper miner. Just announced some amazing gold prospectivity and also has recently had some appropriated mines in Azerbaijan returned to it after a recent war! Set for big growth and very nicely valued. 

iShares II Global Clean Energy ETF (INRG) - Global clean energy ETF - absolutely flown since i've owned it. Feels quite 'toppy' but the clean energy trend is only going to get stronger. Probably one to put in your SIPP as this is primed for a big correction at some point and you'll want to ride it out!

Pictet Robotics Fund - Global robotics fund - again, what a boom sector robotics is. Stick it in the SIPP and check again in 30 years!

Legal and General Cyber Security ETF (ISPY) - Global cyber security ETF - again, booming. Cyber will be the new form of global warfare IMO and companies will be throwing cash at cyber security forever.

iShares IV plc Digitalisation ETF (DGIT) - ETF focussing on global companies that profit from digitally generated revenues (excluding the overvalued and overhyped US companies). For me, its a good way to get exposure to the digitalisation/online trend without paying huge huge valuations. 

ASI Global Smaller Companies - Fund that invests in growing small caps across the world - I like the management team and their stock picking criteria. 

Polar Capital Technology Trust (PCT)  - You must have heard of this. Invests in a lot of the big boys - important to have some exposure to them and tech generally. Tech may well be overvalued now but long term you can't not be invested - simple as that!

Polar Capital Global Healthcare Trust (PCGH) - Investment Trust - Trading at a fair old discount to its NAV. I see healthcare are a boom industry as people get older and more people care more about their health. Stick it in the SIPP and when your old and haggard, you can sell these shares to buy a new hip!

DISCLAIMER: Please note that the above represents my own views and is not intended to be investment advice. Please do your own research into the investments mentioned, in which I hold positions.