In 2 decades time what will people wish they had invested in today?

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Jana Mayer · Accepted Answer

Maybe 20 years is a bit short for this, but quantum computing. I'll explain: What makes computers advance so fast is a thing called Moore's Law. Basically what it says is that the average computer processing power will double every 1.5 years give or take. This has been happening very consistently since the 1930's when computers were first being used. Eventually, a transistor will become so small that it is impossible to get any smaller, making computer power stop in it's tracks. This is estimated to happen withing the next 20-40 years. Quantum computing uses sub atomic particles instead of silicon. So far, the most complex operation a quantum computer has done is 3 x 5, but the field is advancing quickly, and when Moore's law ends, it will be the only alternative computer.

Coralie · Answer

Zombie repellent.

nuriye · Answer

Graphene, possibly programmable matter, though that will probably take a few more decades. Oh, and asteroid mining.

amani · Answer

Any of Elon Musk's companies. Leading electric car builders: hydrocarbons will eventually run out and Tesla will take over. How to provide the electricity when hydrocarbons run out? His other company, SolarCity: empowering the masses to rely on solar energy. H will again take over. And finally, way past twenty years but on the way there, SpaceX. When humans have to go inter-stellar, he will again take over as SpaceX is leading the way on reusable rockets that will enable mass space travel.

Jocelyn · Answer

It's nearly impossible to guess what people will wish they put their money in but I would guess the majority of people will look back and regret not prioritizing their health or getting in shape.

Garwin · Answer

Google Glasses

Chrissa · Answer

Wireless electricity

ISAURA · Answer

Berkshire Hathaway

Karolin Amsel · Answer

Renewable resources! It is more efficient, and many people are starting to prefer it from an ethical standpoint.

Ardath · Answer

Infrastructure.

Parissa · Answer

Genetic engineering (specifically of viruses and bacteria) due to sheer number of applications which are starting to come into fruition and exoskeletons which can be used for manufacturing large projects like boats and houses and also they can be used by the military.

Ragnhild · Answer

UGGS as annoying as they are. Who would've guessed?

Che · Answer

2013 Aston Martin alloy wheels. Really rare, and even more wanted in 20 years. Just vacuum wrapped my last set.

Buddy · Answer

Helium, or stocks in helium production companies. It's an essential resource that is very limited.

Richa · Answer

""Digital Currency" See bitcoins. Untraceable, can't be shut down, and can be used to purchase anything. Currency of the future "

Gertraude · Answer

Nice Try  -)

Hilliard · Answer

Marijuana! Edit: Guess someone didn't see stocks skyrocket after legalization in Washington and Colorado.

CORALEE · Answer

Bitcoin. In my opinion, the want/need for a decentralized, non government controlled, anonymous currency will continue to increase as we move further into this digital age and period of economic uncertainty.

Elle · Answer

Precious metals. Silver and Gold.

Jessa · Answer

Memes

Megen · Answer

Helium

VANNESSA · Answer

Chinese stocks.

Anja Durr · Answer

Raspberry pi. It's made by a not for profit but it will be everywhere by 2033.

Derrick · Answer

Real estate

Brigitte · Answer

Wireless charging or google glass. Something like that will save us countless minutes in the day..

Allene · Answer

The delivery mechanism by which goods purchased online are delivered to your house.

Rachele · Answer

Tattoo removal technology.

Matti · Answer

My SO keeps telling me 3d printing, any basically anything aspect related to such.

salima · Answer

Water rights or water purification technologies. We have a serious shortage of consumable water, and that is only going to worsen over time as populations continue to grow.

Tency · Answer

Solar Cell Companies. That's going to last 5 BILLION years. No way any other conventional energy company can compete with that.

Ellanoora · Answer

That one service or product that today seems it will never take off. My vote? SpaceX (no pun intended)

Francesmary · Answer

Education and contraception/family planning services.

Sieva · Answer

What we should all be investing in. Bullets, alcohol, cemetary plots, and land in general.

Maria-Jose · Answer

Factory made meat I think, or marijuana farming. Big agri will get them under their wing and it'll be ridiculous.

Juliane Bader · Answer

Whomever patents a viable graphene super-capacitor/battery. The tech is brand new, but looks like it will change all batteries forever.

Yvonne Nacht · Answer

3D printing, do I really need to explain it?

Yvonne Eiffel · Answer

by 2033? If you are in Russia I would recommend military grade ammunition

TOSHA · Answer

I believe that at some point, interest rates are going to rise, so any play on that might be effective, including real estate. Bonds will go down in value if that happens. Also, I think the natural gas trend might increase, as fueling stations become easier to find. We recently discovered huge reserves in the US, and prices seem to me to be very low. That might be a great long-term play. The 'buy-and-hold a basket of steady companies with growing earnings' method is also very solid.

Sven · Answer

Stem-cell. It is invested in today but not nearly as much as it should be

Dyane · Answer

Me. Seriously, just save this comment - you won't regret this action  )

Kathrin Schwab · Answer

You know, if this question was reversed and asked two decades ago what would people hav wished they invested in, I think one of the answers would be Chipotle. I must say they grew so they truly have expanded across the US.  In this same way, I think the next big fast food company will be Cook Out. Already this chain is in SC, NC, VA, and a few others and I love it. It truly is amazing and I think it has the potential to reach across the nation. It is cheap, gives a lot of food, and a lot of good food. I think that is a successful combination!

Piita · Answer

I've found great source of salt. MacDonald meals. It just needs to be extracted and it's you. No more need for salt mines.

Debby · Answer

Critical thinking skills at the university level.

Anu · Answer

Valve

Tytti-Maria · Answer

Land. Population boom is going to make it skyrocket in value.

REYNALDA · Answer

Redbull. Soon to be leaders of aerospace innovations.

Amelita · Answer

Tattoo removal. There are going to be a lot of people regretting that ink in 20+ years.

Shadow · Answer

Graphene.

Sloane · Answer

Phosphorus.

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