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Compare Stocks - Price & Volume

CompanyCurrent Price50-Day Moving Average52-Week RangeMarket CapBetaAvg. VolumeToday's Volume
Applied Materials, Inc. stock logo
AMAT
Applied Materials
$126.95
-2.3%
$117.11
$71.12
$132.06
$107.29 B1.66.26 million shs10.26 million shs
Bruker Co. stock logo
BRKR
Bruker
$75.82
+1.7%
$77.48
$48.42
$84.84
$11.13 B1.15789,881 shs711,200 shs
Intel Co. stock logo
INTC
Intel
$29.93
+0.8%
$30.43
$24.59
$44.93
$124.84 B0.8843.59 million shs40.68 million shs
NVE Co. stock logo
NVEC
NVE
$88.68
+0.0%
$80.76
$43.35
$91.50
$428.32 M1.2633,602 shs45,400 shs
OSI Systems, Inc. stock logo
OSIS
OSI Systems
$116.76
-0.5%
$105.74
$69.31
$121.04
$1.95 B0.9495,724 shs100,600 shs
Veeco Instruments Inc. stock logo
VECO
Veeco Instruments
$22.82
-0.3%
$20.10
$16.11
$23.92
$1.18 B1.27469,865 shs462,400 shs
International Business Machines Co. stock logo
IBM
International Business Machines
$127.26
+0.9%
$126.41
$115.54
$153.21
$115.56 B0.854.83 million shs4.31 million shs
Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc. stock logo
TMO
Thermo Fisher Scientific
$527.38
+0.7%
$555.55
$475.77
$611.06
$203.42 B0.791.41 million shs1.31 million shs
Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company Limited stock logo
TSM
Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing
$92.58
-0.1%
$88.06
$59.43
$98.99
$480.13 B1.111.92 million shs9.30 million shs

Price Performance

Company1-Day Performance7-Day Performance30-Day Performance90-Day Performance1-Year Performance
Applied Materials, Inc. stock logo
AMAT
Applied Materials
0.00%+9.35%+11.89%+9.97%+19.25%
Bruker Co. stock logo
BRKR
Bruker
0.00%+2.81%-6.87%+2.83%+25.91%
Intel Co. stock logo
INTC
Intel
0.00%+3.39%-1.22%+8.40%-28.14%
NVE Co. stock logo
NVEC
NVE
0.00%+0.64%+10.64%+17.39%+80.57%
OSI Systems, Inc. stock logo
OSIS
OSI Systems
0.00%-1.97%+16.83%+21.61%+45.40%
Veeco Instruments Inc. stock logo
VECO
Veeco Instruments
0.00%+9.87%+20.61%+5.06%+7.95%
International Business Machines Co. stock logo
IBM
International Business Machines
0.00%+3.60%+1.22%-5.75%-0.95%
Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc. stock logo
TMO
Thermo Fisher Scientific
0.00%+0.52%-7.75%-5.77%-5.00%
Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company Limited stock logo
TSM
Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing
0.00%+10.97%+8.45%+2.75%+1.98%

MarketRank™

CompanyOverall ScoreAnalyst's OpinionShort Interest ScoreDividend StrengthESG ScoreNews and Social Media SentimentCompany OwnershipEarnings & Valuation
Applied Materials, Inc. stock logo
AMAT
Applied Materials
2.4906 of 5 stars
2.45.02.52.33.02.51.3
Bruker Co. stock logo
BRKR
Bruker
2.6011 of 5 stars
2.23.01.73.81.94.22.5
Intel Co. stock logo
INTC
Intel
2.3783 of 5 stars
2.05.01.72.52.42.51.9
NVE Co. stock logo
NVEC
NVE
2.0526 of 5 stars
0.05.01.70.01.51.71.3
OSI Systems, Inc. stock logo
OSIS
OSI Systems
1.8915 of 5 stars
0.03.00.04.03.22.53.1
Veeco Instruments Inc. stock logo
VECO
Veeco Instruments
1.3831 of 5 stars
1.30.00.00.02.40.03.1
International Business Machines Co. stock logo
IBM
International Business Machines
2.2746 of 5 stars
2.12.04.23.52.30.81.9
Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc. stock logo
TMO
Thermo Fisher Scientific
2.7039 of 5 stars
2.33.02.54.12.92.52.5
Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company Limited stock logo
TSM
Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing
2.3869 of 5 stars
1.44.02.50.01.90.04.4

Analyst Ratings

CompanyConsensus Rating ScoreConsensus RatingConsensus Price Target% Upside from Current Price
Applied Materials, Inc. stock logo
AMAT
Applied Materials
2.74
Moderate Buy$134.966.31% Upside
Bruker Co. stock logo
BRKR
Bruker
2.33
Hold$84.5011.45% Upside
Intel Co. stock logo
INTC
Intel
1.97
Hold$31.525.30% Upside
NVE Co. stock logo
NVEC
NVE
0.00
N/AN/AN/A
OSI Systems, Inc. stock logo
OSIS
OSI Systems
0.00
N/A$126.007.91% Upside
Veeco Instruments Inc. stock logo
VECO
Veeco Instruments
2.50
Moderate Buy$24.607.80% Upside
International Business Machines Co. stock logo
IBM
International Business Machines
2.13
Hold$139.209.38% Upside
Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc. stock logo
TMO
Thermo Fisher Scientific
2.67
Moderate Buy$627.9119.06% Upside
Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company Limited stock logo
TSM
Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing
2.86
Moderate Buy$99.757.74% Upside

Current Analyst Ratings

Latest Nanotechnology Stocks Analyst Ratings

DateCompanyBrokerageActionRatingPrice TargetDetails
5/19/2023
Applied Materials, Inc. stock logo
AMAT
Applied Materials
TD Cowen
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Boost Price TargetOutperform$145.00 ➝ $150.00
5/19/2023
Applied Materials, Inc. stock logo
AMAT
Applied Materials
Evercore ISI
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Boost Price TargetOutperform$125.00 ➝ $135.00
5/19/2023
Applied Materials, Inc. stock logo
AMAT
Applied Materials
Susquehanna
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Lower Price TargetNeutral$125.00 ➝ $112.00
5/19/2023
Applied Materials, Inc. stock logo
AMAT
Applied Materials
Needham & Company LLC
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Boost Price TargetBuy$135.00 ➝ $140.00
5/19/2023
Applied Materials, Inc. stock logo
AMAT
Applied Materials
Wells Fargo & Company
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Boost Price TargetOverweight$135.00 ➝ $150.00
5/19/2023
Applied Materials, Inc. stock logo
AMAT
Applied Materials
Stifel Nicolaus
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Boost Price TargetBuy$140.00 ➝ $150.00
5/19/2023
Applied Materials, Inc. stock logo
AMAT
Applied Materials
JPMorgan Chase & Co.
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Boost Price TargetOverweight$140.00 ➝ $145.00
5/19/2023
Applied Materials, Inc. stock logo
AMAT
Applied Materials
Mizuho
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Boost Price TargetBuy$136.00 ➝ $140.00
5/19/2023
Applied Materials, Inc. stock logo
AMAT
Applied Materials
Citigroup
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Boost Price TargetBuy$136.00 ➝ $160.00
5/19/2023
Applied Materials, Inc. stock logo
AMAT
Applied Materials
Barclays
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Boost Price TargetUnderweight$90.00 ➝ $100.00
5/9/2023
Veeco Instruments Inc. stock logo
VECO
Veeco Instruments
Northland Securities
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Boost Price Target$30.00 ➝ $32.00
(Data available from 5/21/2020 forward. View 10+ years of historical ratings with our analyst ratings screener.)

Sales & Book Value

CompanyAnnual RevenuePrice/SalesCashflowPrice/CashBook ValuePrice/Book
Applied Materials, Inc. stock logo
AMAT
Applied Materials
$25.79B4.16$8.18 per share15.52$14.17 per share8.96
Bruker Co. stock logo
BRKR
Bruker
$2.53B4.40$3.03 per share25.05$8.17 per share9.28
Intel Co. stock logo
INTC
Intel
$63.05B1.98$5.03 per share5.95$24.07 per share1.24
NVE Co. stock logo
NVEC
NVE
$38.25M11.20$4.75 per share18.66$13.89 per share6.38
OSI Systems, Inc. stock logo
OSIS
OSI Systems
$1.18B1.65$8.40 per share13.90$39.87 per share2.93
Veeco Instruments Inc. stock logo
VECO
Veeco Instruments
$646.14M1.83$1.79 per share12.77$11.33 per share2.01
International Business Machines Co. stock logo
IBM
International Business Machines
$60.53B1.91$14.64 per share8.69$23.87 per share5.33
Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc. stock logo
TMO
Thermo Fisher Scientific
$44.92B4.53$32.22 per share16.37$109.69 per share4.81
Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company Limited stock logo
TSM
Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing
$75.88B6.33$9.30 per share9.95$19.62 per share4.72

Profitability & Earnings

CompanyNet IncomeEPSTrailing P/E RatioForward P/E RatioP/E GrowthNet MarginsReturn on Equity (ROE)Return on Assets (ROA)Next Earnings Date
Applied Materials, Inc. stock logo
AMAT
Applied Materials
$6.53B$7.5816.7518.953.3124.36%54.45%25.38%8/17/2023 (Estimated)
Bruker Co. stock logo
BRKR
Bruker
$296.60M$2.1036.1026.141.5811.89%34.71%10.48%8/2/2023 (Estimated)
Intel Co. stock logo
INTC
Intel
$8.01B-$0.68N/A16.8114.86-5.06%3.06%1.74%7/27/2023 (Estimated)
NVE Co. stock logo
NVEC
NVE
$22.69M$4.7018.87N/A59.33%35.21%33.93%7/19/2023 (Estimated)
OSI Systems, Inc. stock logo
OSIS
OSI Systems
$115.35M$4.8224.2216.491.756.91%14.73%6.48%8/17/2023 (Estimated)
Veeco Instruments Inc. stock logo
VECO
Veeco Instruments
$166.94M$2.628.7117.69N/A25.24%12.18%5.86%8/14/2023 (Estimated)
International Business Machines Co. stock logo
IBM
International Business Machines
$1.64B$1.9764.6013.043.333.03%39.86%6.46%7/17/2023 (Estimated)
Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc. stock logo
TMO
Thermo Fisher Scientific
$6.95B$15.3434.3819.852.6013.75%19.16%8.85%7/27/2023 (Estimated)
Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company Limited stock logo
TSM
Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing
$32.31B$6.4714.3114.770.8544.72%36.02%21.37%7/13/2023 (Estimated)

Latest Nanotechnology Stocks Earnings

DateQuarterCompanyConsensus EstimateReported EPSBeat/MissGap EPSRevenue EstimateActual RevenueDetails
5/18/2023Q2 23
Applied Materials, Inc. stock logo
AMAT
Applied Materials
$1.84$2.00+$0.16$2.14$6.37 billion$6.63 billion    
5/4/2023Q1 2023
Bruker Co. stock logo
BRKR
Bruker
$0.55$0.64+$0.09$0.76$639.63 million$685.30 million    
4/27/2023Q1 23
Intel Co. stock logo
INTC
Intel
-$0.16-$0.04+$0.12$0.24$11.13 billion$11.72 billion    
4/27/2023Q3 23
OSI Systems, Inc. stock logo
OSIS
OSI Systems
$1.47$1.49+$0.02$1.71$302.92 million$302.89 million    
4/26/2023Q1 23
Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc. stock logo
TMO
Thermo Fisher Scientific
$5.03$5.03N/A$6.74$10.67 billion$10.71 billion    
4/19/2023Q1 23
International Business Machines Co. stock logo
IBM
International Business Machines
$1.27$1.36+$0.09$1.70$14.33 billion$14.25 billion    

Dividends

CompanyAnnual PayoutDividend Yield3-Year Dividend GrowthPayout RatioYears of Consecutive Growth
Applied Materials, Inc. stock logo
AMAT
Applied Materials
$1.040.82%+7.38%13.72%6 Years
Bruker Co. stock logo
BRKR
Bruker
$0.200.26%+7.72%9.52%1 Years
Intel Co. stock logo
INTC
Intel
$0.501.67%+5.03%N/A N/A
NVE Co. stock logo
NVEC
NVE
$4.004.51%N/A85.11%N/A
OSI Systems, Inc. stock logo
OSIS
OSI Systems
N/AN/AN/AN/AN/A
Veeco Instruments Inc. stock logo
VECO
Veeco Instruments
N/AN/AN/AN/AN/A
International Business Machines Co. stock logo
IBM
International Business Machines
$6.645.22%+0.82%337.06%30 Years
Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc. stock logo
TMO
Thermo Fisher Scientific
$1.400.27%+16.45%9.13%6 Years
Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company Limited stock logo
TSM
Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing
$1.421.53%N/A21.95%1 Years

Latest Nanotechnology Stocks Dividends

AnnouncementCompanyPeriodAmountYieldEx-Dividend DateRecord DatePayable Date
5/10/2023
Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company Limited stock logo
TSM
Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing
quarterly$0.48901.7%9/14/20239/15/202310/12/2023
5/15/2023
Bruker Co. stock logo
BRKR
Bruker
Quarterly$0.050.27%5/31/20236/1/20236/16/2023
3/10/2023
Applied Materials, Inc. stock logo
AMAT
Applied Materials
Quarterly$0.321.1%5/24/20235/25/20236/15/2023
4/25/2023
International Business Machines Co. stock logo
IBM
International Business Machines
quarterly$1.665.3%5/9/20235/10/20236/10/2023
2/22/2023
Intel Co. stock logo
INTC
Intel
Quarterly$0.12501.96%5/4/20235/7/20236/1/2023
5/3/2023
NVE Co. stock logo
NVEC
NVE
Quarterly$1.004.43%5/12/20235/15/20235/31/2023
2/22/2023
Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc. stock logo
TMO
Thermo Fisher Scientific
quarterly$0.350.26%3/14/20233/15/20234/14/2023
(Data available from 1/1/2013 forward)

Debt

CompanyDebt-to-Equity RatioCurrent RatioQuick Ratio
Applied Materials, Inc. stock logo
AMAT
Applied Materials
0.41
2.31
1.47
Bruker Co. stock logo
BRKR
Bruker
0.93
2.03
1.22
Intel Co. stock logo
INTC
Intel
0.49
1.76
1.29
NVE Co. stock logo
NVEC
NVE
N/A
16.80
13.30
OSI Systems, Inc. stock logo
OSIS
OSI Systems
0.21
1.41
0.74
Veeco Instruments Inc. stock logo
VECO
Veeco Instruments
0.43
2.41
1.56
International Business Machines Co. stock logo
IBM
International Business Machines
2.48
1.16
1.11
Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc. stock logo
TMO
Thermo Fisher Scientific
0.69
1.27
0.92
Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company Limited stock logo
TSM
Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing
0.29
2.29
1.86

Ownership

Miscellaneous

CompanyEmployeesShares OutstandingFree FloatOptionable
Applied Materials, Inc. stock logo
AMAT
Applied Materials
33,000845.12 million843.01 millionOptionable
Bruker Co. stock logo
BRKR
Bruker
8,525146.73 million106.23 millionOptionable
Intel Co. stock logo
INTC
Intel
131,9004.17 billion4.17 billionOptionable
NVE Co. stock logo
NVEC
NVE
464.83 million4.72 millionNot Optionable
OSI Systems, Inc. stock logo
OSIS
OSI Systems
6,29816.73 million15.69 millionOptionable
Veeco Instruments Inc. stock logo
VECO
Veeco Instruments
1,22151.69 million50.45 millionOptionable
International Business Machines Co. stock logo
IBM
International Business Machines
345,000908.04 million907.50 millionOptionable
Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc. stock logo
TMO
Thermo Fisher Scientific
130,000385.72 million384.49 millionOptionable
Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company Limited stock logo
TSM
Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing
73,0905.19 billion5.13 billionOptionable

Nanotechnology Stocks Headlines

SourceHeadline
TSMC (TSM) Stock Moves -0.08%: What You Should KnowTSMC (TSM) Stock Moves -0.08%: What You Should Know
finance.yahoo.com - May 19 at 7:05 PM
Greenwoods Asset Management Hong Kong Ltd. Buys Shares of 523,842 Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company Limited (NYSE:TSM)Greenwoods Asset Management Hong Kong Ltd. Buys Shares of 523,842 Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company Limited (NYSE:TSM)
marketbeat.com - May 19 at 1:46 PM
Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing (NYSE:TSM) Trading Up 4%Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing (NYSE:TSM) Trading Up 4%
americanbankingnews.com - May 19 at 6:40 AM
Taiwan Semiconductor: Buffett Is Missing Out As He Bails Out (Rating Upgrade)Taiwan Semiconductor: Buffett Is Missing Out As He Bails Out (Rating Upgrade)
msn.com - May 18 at 1:03 PM
Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing (NYSE:TSM) Coverage Initiated at StockNews.comTaiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing (NYSE:TSM) Coverage Initiated at StockNews.com
marketbeat.com - May 18 at 3:38 AM
Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Sees Unusually Large Options Volume (NYSE:TSM)Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Sees Unusually Large Options Volume (NYSE:TSM)
americanbankingnews.com - May 18 at 1:44 AM
Buffetts Latest Buys: What Stocks Is He Adding to His Portfolio? (TSM)Buffett's Latest Buys: What Stocks Is He Adding to His Portfolio? (TSM)
marketbeat.com - May 17 at 8:46 AM
UPDATE 1-Japan PM Kishida to meet executives from top chip firms -sourcesUPDATE 1-Japan PM Kishida to meet executives from top chip firms -sources
finance.yahoo.com - May 16 at 10:44 PM
Japan PM Kishida to meet executives from top chip firms -sourcesJapan PM Kishida to meet executives from top chip firms -sources
finance.yahoo.com - May 16 at 10:44 PM
Taiwan Semiconductor: Buffett Overhang Is A GiftTaiwan Semiconductor: Buffett Overhang Is A Gift
seekingalpha.com - May 16 at 2:20 PM
Whats Going On With Taiwan Semiconductor Stock TuesdayWhat's Going On With Taiwan Semiconductor Stock Tuesday
finance.yahoo.com - May 16 at 12:42 PM
TSMC Stock Holds Up Despite Exit by Buffett’s Berkshire HathawayTSMC Stock Holds Up Despite Exit by Buffett’s Berkshire Hathaway
finance.yahoo.com - May 16 at 7:42 AM
Warren Buffett Reveals Why He Sold Taiwan Semiconductor Stock, and What Hes Looking For in an AlternativeWarren Buffett Reveals Why He Sold Taiwan Semiconductor Stock, and What He's Looking For in an Alternative
finance.yahoo.com - May 16 at 7:42 AM
Buffett Exits TSMC While Hedge Funds Coatue, Tiger Global BuyBuffett Exits TSMC While Hedge Funds Coatue, Tiger Global Buy
finance.yahoo.com - May 16 at 2:42 AM
Taiwan Semiconductor: Too Big To FailTaiwan Semiconductor: Too Big To Fail
msn.com - May 12 at 9:14 PM
First Eagle Investment Management LLC Purchases 122,272 Shares of Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company Limited (NYSE:TSM)First Eagle Investment Management LLC Purchases 122,272 Shares of Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company Limited (NYSE:TSM)
marketbeat.com - May 12 at 11:25 AM
Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company Limited (NYSE:TSM) Raises Dividend to $0.49 Per ShareTaiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company Limited (NYSE:TSM) Raises Dividend to $0.49 Per Share
americanbankingnews.com - May 12 at 7:16 AM
Whats Going On With TSMC Stock TodayWhat's Going On With TSMC Stock Today
finance.yahoo.com - May 11 at 5:10 PM
Should TSMC Investors Be Worried About Samsungs Recent Progress?Should TSMC Investors Be Worried About Samsung's Recent Progress?
finance.yahoo.com - May 11 at 5:10 PM
US Chip Imports Jump 13% as Supply Lines ShiftUS Chip Imports Jump 13% as Supply Lines Shift
finance.yahoo.com - May 11 at 8:43 AM
TSMC says its working hard to control costs, lifted partly by Ukraine warTSMC says it's working hard to control costs, lifted partly by Ukraine war
finance.yahoo.com - May 11 at 8:43 AM
FOCUS-Taiwans wind industry braves cross-strait risks in clean energy boomFOCUS-Taiwan's wind industry braves cross-strait risks in clean energy boom
finance.yahoo.com - May 10 at 7:29 PM
Brokers Suggest Investing in TSMC (TSM): Read This Before Placing a BetBrokers Suggest Investing in TSMC (TSM): Read This Before Placing a Bet
finance.yahoo.com - May 10 at 1:29 PM
Despite An Another Bad Update, Intel Still Believes It Can Uplevel Its Chip GameDespite An Another Bad Update, Intel Still Believes It Can Uplevel Its Chip Game
finance.yahoo.com - May 9 at 7:20 PM

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Applied Materials logo

Applied Materials

NASDAQ:AMAT
Applied Materials, Inc. provides manufacturing equipment, services and software to the semiconductor, display and related industries. It operates through the following segments: Semiconductor Systems, Applied Global Services, and Display & Adjacent Markets. The Semiconductor Systems segment includes semiconductor capital equipment for etch, rapid thermal processing, deposition, chemical mechanical planarization, metrology and inspection, wafer packaging, and ion implantation. The Applied Global Services segment provides solutions to optimize equipment, performance, and productivity. The Display & Adjacent Markets segment offers products for manufacturing liquid crystal displays, organic light-emitting diodes, equipment upgrades, and other display technologies for TVs, monitors, laptops, personal computers, smart phones, and other consumer-oriented devices. The company was founded on November 10, 1967 and is headquartered in Santa Clara, CA.
Bruker logo

Bruker

NASDAQ:BRKR
Bruker Corp. engages in the development, manufacture, and distribution of scientific instruments, and analytical and diagnostic solutions that enable customers to explore life and materials at microscopic, molecular, and cellular levels. It operates through the following segments: Bruker Scientific Instruments (BSI) BioSpin, BSI Chemicals, Applied Markets, Life Science, In-Vitro Diagnostics, Detection (CALID), BSI Nano, and Bruker Energy and Supercon Technologies (BEST). The BSI BioSpin segment designs, manufactures, and distributes enabling life science tools based on magnetic resonance technology. The BSI CALID segment includes the design and distribution of life science mass spectrometry and ion mobility spectrometry solutions, analytical and process analysis instruments, and solutions based on infrared and Raman molecular spectroscopy technologies and radiological/nuclear detectors for Chemical, Biological, Radiological, Nuclear and Explosive (CBRNE) detection. The BSI Nano segment offers x-ray instruments that use electromagnetic radiation with wavelengths to determine the characteristics of matter and the three-dimensional (3D) structure of molecules. The BEST segment consist
Intel logo

Intel

NASDAQ:INTC
Intel Corp. engages in the design, manufacture, and sale of computer products and technologies. It delivers computer, networking, data storage, and communications platforms. The firm operates through the following segments: Client Computing Group (CCG), Data Center and AI (DCAI), Network and Edge (NEX), Mobileye, Accelerated Computing Systems and Graphics (AXG), Intel Foundry Services (IFS), and All Other. The CCG segment consists of platforms designed for notebooks, 2-in-1 systems, desktops, tablets, phones, wireless and wired connectivity products, and mobile communication components. The DCAI segment delivers solutions to cloud service providers and enterprise customers, along with silicon devices for communications service providers and high-performance computing customers. The NEX segment offers computing system solutions from inflexible fixed-function hardware to general-purpose compute, acceleration, and networking devices running cloud native software on programmable hardware. The Mobileye segment develops driving assistance and self-driving solutions. The AXG segment provides products and technologies designed to help customers solve the toughest computational problems. It
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NVE

NASDAQ:NVEC
NVE Corp. engages in the development and sale of devices that use spintronics, a nanotechnology that relies on electron spin rather than electron charge to acquire, store, and transmit information. It offers Isolators, sensors, and Power ICs. The company was founded by James M. Daughton in 1989 and is headquartered in Eden Prairie, MN.
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OSI Systems

NASDAQ:OSIS
OSI Systems, Inc. designs and manufactures specialized electronic systems and components for critical applications. The firm operates through the following segments: Security, Healthcare, and Optoelectronics and Manufacturing. The Security segment provides security inspection systems and related services, and turnkey security screening solutions. The Healthcare segment provides patient monitoring, diagnostic cardiology and related services. The Optoelectronics and Manufacturing segment provides electronic components and electronic manufacturing services for Security and Healthcare divisions, as well as to external original equipment manufacturer customers and end users for applications in the defense, aerospace, medical and industrial markets, among others. The company was founded by Deepak Chopra in May 1987 and is headquartered in Hawthorne, CA.
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Veeco Instruments

NASDAQ:VECO
Veeco Instruments, Inc. engages in the development, manufacture, sale and support of semiconductor process equipment. Its technologies consists of metal organic chemical vapor deposition, advanced packaging lithography, wet etch and clean, laser annealing, ion beam, molecular beam epitaxy, wafer inspection, and atomic layer deposition systems. The company was founded in 1989 and is headquartered in Plainview, NY.
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International Business Machines

NYSE:IBM
International Business Machines Corp. is an information technology company, which engages in the provision of integrated solutions that leverage information technology and knowledge of business processes. It operates through the following segments: Software, Consulting, Infrastructure, Financing, and Other. The Software segment combines hybrid cloud platform and software solutions to help clients become more data-driven, and to automate, secure, and modernize their environments. The Consulting segment focuses on integrating skills on strategy, experience, technology and operations by domain and industry. The Infrastructure segment offers solutions for hybrid cloud, and is the foundation of the hybrid cloud stack. Infrastructure is optimized for infusing AI into mission-critical transactions and tightly integrated with IBM Software including Red Hat for accelerated hybrid cloud benefits. The Financing segment refers to the client and commercial financing, facilitating IBM clients' acquisition of IT systems, software, and services. The company was founded by Charles Ranlett Flint and Thomas J. Watson Sr. on June 16, 1911 and is headquartered in Armonk, NY.
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Thermo Fisher Scientific

NYSE:TMO
Thermo Fisher Scientific, Inc. engages in the provision of analytical instruments, equipment, reagents and consumables, software, and services for research, analysis, discovery, and diagnostics. It operates through the following segments: Life Sciences Solutions, Analytical Instruments, Specialty Diagnostics, and Laboratory Products and Services. The Life Sciences Solutions segment is composed of a portfolio of reagents, instruments, and consumables used in biological and medical research, discovery and production of new drugs and vaccines, as well as diagnosis of infection and disease. The Analytical Instruments segment offers instruments, consumables, software, and services that are used for a range of applications in the laboratory, on the production line, and in the field. The Specialty Diagnostics segment provides diagnostic test kits, reagents, culture media, instruments, and associated products used to increase the speed and accuracy of diagnoses. The Laboratory Products and Services segment is involved in providing everything needed for the laboratory, including a combination of self-manufactured and sourced products for customers in research, academic, government, industri
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Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing

NYSE:TSM
Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co., Ltd. engages in the manufacture and sale of integrated circuits and wafer semiconductor devices. Its chips are used in personal computers and peripheral products, information applications, wired and wireless communications systems products, and automotive and industrial equipment including consumer electronics such as digital video compact disc player, digital television, game consoles, and digital cameras. The company was founded by Chung Mou Chang on February 21, 1987 and is headquartered in Hsinchu, Taiwan.

Key Points

  • Nanotechnology is the science of creating, using and applying materials or structures less than 100 nanometers or one-millionth of a millimeter to create something to serve a purpose or function.
  • You can find potential risks associated with investing in nanotech stocks.
  • The future of nanotechnology includes the continued evolution and commercialization of products created by materials at the nanoscale.

It's the stuff of science fiction movies and superheroes like Marvel's Ant-Man. Imagine something as small as one-billionth of a meter. If a marble were the size of a single nanometer, Earth would be the size of one meter. Here’s one word to describe nanotechnology (also commonly called nano tech): tiny. 

Take it a step further. Imagine if it were possible to create machinery, tools and materials the size of nanometers or at the nanoscale. Imagine investing in that technology. Welcome to the world of nanotechnology stocks. This article will review the potential and risks associated with investing in nanotech stocks. 

What is Nanotechnology?

Nanotechnology is the science of creating, using and applying materials or structures that are less than 100 nanometers or one-millionth of a millimeter (nanoscale) to create something to serve a purpose or function. It alters and manipulates components and the size of atoms and molecules to create materials, ingredients, substances and compounds. In other words, it's the manufacturing and application of products at the nanoscale. You can find nanotechnology across many industries. 

Immunotherapy and precision medicine use nanoparticles, where drugs and genes are delivered directly to cancer cells. Manufacturers are already using it to create nanocomposites, which are more potent and lighter materials used in the packaging, construction and aerospace industries.

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Overview of Nanotechnology

The nanotech industry focuses on creating and monetizing new products that utilize materials created at the nanoscale. Many industries have already implemented nanotechnology, including electronics, food, robotics, automotive, chemicals, textile, technology, apparel, cosmetics, medicine, healthcare, industrial, energy and construction. With the advancement of new products, the demand for nanotechnology should grow. 

For example, the electronics industry will benefit from the smaller and smaller components needed to produce faster and smaller semiconductors. Smart televisions and smartphones use carbon nanotubes and quantum dots. The applications continue to grow and will foster new technologies and industries as it evolves. 

Future of Nanotechnology

The future of nanotechnology will be the continued evolution and commercialization of products created by materials at the nanoscale. Advancements in nanocomposites and nanostructured catalysts will develop more efficient clean energy, which can improve the efficiency of batteries and solar fuel cells. Nanotechnology will enhance quantum computing, further revolutionizing materials science and drug discovery. 

Nanostructured metals, materials and ceramics will improve the construction, automotive and aerospace industries. Nanotechnology will help clean the environment as products clean oil spills, reduce emissions and remove pollutants from water and soils. These lighter, more robust, efficient and improved products will transform industries and reverberate into our daily lives. 

Pros and Cons of Investing in Nanotechnology

Before investing, you must weigh the pros and cons, and nanotechnology is no exception. Here are some of the key pros and cons of nanotech investments.

Pros

The benefits of nanotechnology include the following: 

  • New industries and products: Cutting-edge innovations and technologies can foster new industries and products as evolution accelerates. The developments can be exciting, and getting in early can lead to a significant upside.
  • Growth potential: High growth potential can foster demand for nanotechnology. You may see the potential for hefty investment returns as new products and breakthroughs help spike share prices.
  • Social benefits: Nanotechnology's uses range from improving clean energy, boosting food supply and accelerating medical breakthroughs to help society and its inhabitants. There is a feel-good factor that comes with investments that have reverberating benefits in our daily lives.  

Cons

Now, the downsides of investing in nanotechnology:

  • Still young technology: There are high risks of losing your investment because the technology is still in its infancy. While nanotechnology promises fantastic products and innovations, many companies will fall flat and either run out of money or fail to follow through on execution. 
  • High costs: It costs a lot to advance technology and develop products. Prototypes can take years and billions of dollars to create successfully, just like investing in biotech stocks.
  • Regulation risk: Regulation is always a risk regarding the safety of the products, especially in the medical field. Materials may have side effects or environmental risks associated with the dosage or usage. Since the technology is still new, it will take time to settle clear regulatory guidelines. 

How to Invest in Nanotechnology

When it comes to investing in nanotech, it pays to filter down the areas of nanotechnology you wish to explore. Here are five steps to help you invest in nanotechnology. 

Step 1: Research specific industries.

Start researching nanotechnology and then filter down to select industries where you can apply it. While nanotechnology is a science, it's not yet quite an industry. As mentioned earlier in this article, it is a technology used to improve and accelerate improvements in existing industries. Find specific industries you see the most potential in and start there. 

Step 2: Find companies.

You may come across specific companies as you learn about the industries that can benefit most from nanotechnology. Find those public companies that can either benefit from implementing nanotechnology or the companies that are facilitators of nanotechnology. These are top-rated tech stocks for investors. Include companies you may be familiar with, some of which you may have never heard. Once you gather a list of public companies, the actual legwork begins. 

Step 3: Complete fundamental analysis.

Next, research each company's fundamentals, which includes reading research reports and gauging growth in terms of revenues and profits or losses. Get an understanding of its business strategy and how they are performing. Be sure to distinguish whether the company is already producing products and generating revenues from nanotechnology or is still in the conception phase. 

One company may have tangible assets, while the other may be based on hype and speculation. Both may still have risks, but the degree of risk can be a night and day difference. Compare technology stocks, including industrial and healthcare stocks, using nanotechnology. Select the stocks with the best fundamentals in growth potential and profits.  

Step 4: Apply technical analysis.

To perform technical analysis, it helps to familiarize yourself with candlestick charts, trends, support and resistance levels. The underlying stock price action is just as necessary as the business itself. You want to find price support and resistance levels and understand the price trend, whether it goes up or down. 

If the shares are very cheap, then know that the risk is higher, as the company may be burning a lot of cash and still in the early stages of creating or selling its products. As you run technical analysts through your select stocks and their charts, find the support levels to watch for pullbacks for potential entries. 

Step 5: Plan your investment.

Determine your final selection(s) of stock(s). Your technical analysis should provide opportunistic price support levels where you can enter on a price pullback rather than chasing a higher-priced entry. Make sure you allocate a percentage of your portfolio correctly. The more speculative an investment, the smaller your portfolio allocation should be. Consult with an investment advisor before pulling the trigger. Make sure you quantify your risk in terms of capital invested and where you will throw in the towel and take a stop-loss to protect your investment. 

Manage Your Risk with Nanotechnology Investing

While nanotechnology is exciting, you must also limit your risk as it is still a speculative industry. Risk is proportionate to reward. The best way to limit risk is to limit the allocation in your portfolio to speculative investments. Depending on how a company uses nanotechnology, you can face a high- or low-risk investment. If the company has grown revenues and profits are rising, the risk is less than a penny stock with no revenues and just the concept or IP. Investing in nanotechnology can mean investing in large-cap stocks that apply the technology but also have mainstream sources of income. Some stocks will cover many different industries and forms of nanotechnology, so be sure to allocate them properly.  

Be aware of the Gartner Hype Cycle, where conceptual companies tend to raise the initial speculation wave higher but are the first to crash and burn as the hype dies down. Companies with actual applications will rise from the ashes and become leaders. This has happened with every stock market theme, from internet stocks to solar energy, 3D printing and cloud computing.

Understand your risk profile and consult an investment advisor as needed. The market climate makes a significant impact on stock price action. Rising bull markets result in more hubris while falling bear markets are risk-off periods where prices fall further for companies that can't show tangible top and bottom-line growth. Awareness of the overall market direction and sentiment can help you price your entry and expectations for both the upside and downside of your investment(s). 

FAQs

Here are some common questions frequently asked about investing in nanotechnology.

What is nanotechnology?

Nanotechnology is the science of producing, creating and applying materials and products at the nanoscale (less than one-millionth of a meter) to improve existing or new capabilities and industries. Nanotechnology is an evolving science but has the potential for mega growth.

What is nanotechnology stock?

A nanotechnology stock is a publicly listed company that creates, applies, uses or facilities materials and products at the nanoscale. These range from highly speculation over-the-counter (OTC) stocks to S&P 500 index component blue-chip stocks. 

Is nanotechnology worth investing in?

Yes, nanotechnology is a natural science with practical applications, but it has much more potential. There is tremendous upside to investing in nanotechnology, but it also involves significant risks. As with any portfolio, it pays to be diversified and make sure not to place all your eggs into one basket. 

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