Top 7 technology trends to follow in 2022

The 2020s have been crazy in so many ways. Part of me is pessimistic about the future in the sense that I expect more geo-political uncertainty is ahead for America and the world. Going into 2022, we have risk of a war in Ukraine, rampant inflation leading to rising interest rates, continued democratic back-sliding and many other risks to contend with. On the other hand, there are some exciting technological trends on the horizon that could help to usher in the next era of humanity.

As growth stocks continue to sell-off in 2022, opportunities will present themselves to buy innovative companies at a discount.Let’s dive into what I think are some of the most important technological trends to watch next year and talk about how I’ll be putting my money to work in them.

Disclaimer

I am not a financial professional and none of this should be considered investment advice. Please do your own research and consult with a financial advisor.

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