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18 April 2014

Poll: What Innovative Force Will Exert the Greatest Positive Influence on Stock Prices in Next Five Years?

Posted In: Economics

Last week, researchers at the University of Louisville announced a major breakthrough in spinal cord research. Using epidural electrical stimulation of the spinal cord, scientists demonstrated partial mobility through an implanted electrical device in four previously paralyzed human patients. When the device is turned off, these people cannot move their limbs. But when the device is turned on, they achieve motion, motor skill, and, in some cases, the ability to stand unassisted.

Such jaw-dropping innovations continue to astound us. In consideration of the vast spectrum of human innovation, we conducted a poll of 798 CFA Institute Financial NewsBrief readers asking which innovative force is most likely to move stock prices over the next five years.


Poll: What innovative force do you expect would exert the greatest positive influence on stock prices over the next five years?

What innovative force do you expect would exert the greatest positive influence on stock prices over the next five years?

 


The clear leader was biomedical engineering, which 30% of respondents chose. Roughly tied in second place were artificial intelligence (17%), innovations in robotics (16%), and 3D printing (18%). Applications in drone technology came in last, at 4%. Notably, “other” was chosen by 15% of respondents.

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Please note that the content of this site should not be construed as investment advice, nor do the opinions expressed necessarily reflect the views of CFA Institute.

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About the Author(s)
Ron Rimkus, CFA

Ron Rimkus, CFA, was Director of Economics & Alternative Assets at CFA Institute, where he wrote about economics, monetary policy, currencies, global macro, behavioral finance, fixed income and alternative investments, such as gold and bitcoin (among other things). Previously, he served as SVP and Director of Large-cap Equity Products for BB&T Asset Management, where he led a team of research analysts, 300 regional portfolio managers, client service specialists, and marketing staff. He also served as a Senior Vice President and Lead Portfolio Manager of large-cap equity products at Mesirow Financial. Rimkus earned a BA degree in economics from Brown University and his MBA from the Anderson School of Management at UCLA. Topical Expertise: Alternative Investments · Economics

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