Identifying Opportunities in Economics and Regulatory Trends

Opportunity #1 (Economic Trend): Possible Downturn in Housing Marketing

A) Source that Led Me to Believe in Opportunity:

https://www.investopedia.com/investing/next-housing-recession-2020-predicts-zillow/

B) Info that Suggest Opportunity Exists:

Since the 2008-2009 recession, the housing market has made a significant comeback and is going on very strong. The market is stable and having high selling prices. Although, forecasts of a 2020 recession could come into play once again. This economic trend would affect housing prices and level of stability. Right now, this short period would be the best time to sell extra property before the market takes a hit.

C) Prototypical Customer:

I believe the prototypical customer would be the individuals who are in higher income brackets that have excess properties to sell.

D) Level of Exploitation:

This opportunity would be relatively difficult to exploit because finding the target audience and convincing them of selling their property and involve a lot of risk and money movement. In addition , the amount of time it would take to go through the steps of convincing, selling, etc. would have to happen quickly.

E) How I Saw This Opportunity:

I saw this opportunity from using past economic trends back from 2008-2009 to predict future trends, using expert analysis. I might see an opportunity differently than others because I am a more analytical type of person and like to use quantitive data and trends to support my claims.

Opportunity #2 (Economic Trend): Huge Potential Gain on 2020 Olympics in Tokyo

A) Source that Led Me to Believe in Opportunity:

https://cordmagazine.com/country-in-focus/japan/tokyo-olympic-games-2020-huge-opportunities-for-investors/

B) Info that Suggest Opportunity Exists:

With the Summer Olympic games being held in Tokyo, Japan, millions of people around the world will be gathering in the beautiful capital of "The Land of the Rising Sun." There's a huge potential for Japan to gain billions of yens for local revenue through tourism.

C) Prototypical Customer:

People who are traveling over to the olympics and will be spending their money on local goods.

D) Level of Exploitation:

This opportunity would be relatively hard to exploit as it would require a level of knowledge and understanding of currency exchange rate and international stock markets.

E) How I Saw This Opportunity:

I saw this opportunity from using past olympics and future projections. Using my knowledge and analytics, I am able to see this possible upward trend in local revenue due to the Olympics.

Opportunity #3 (Regulatory Trend): CBD and Marijuana Legalization

A) Source that Led Me to Believe in Opportunity:

https://www.medicalmarijuanainc.com/florida-marijuana-laws/

B) Info that Suggest Opportunity Exists:

With a change of a societal outlook of marijuana, weed and CBD products are becoming more favorable products to use over cigarettes with legalization. Investing into this products could be very beneficial as the laws against nicotine-related are being heavily regulated.

C) Prototypical Customer:

Investors who are willing to invest a decent amount of capital into many startups. Essentially, people who are willing to put money into high risk high reward type of investments.

D) Level Exploitation:

This opportunity would be relatively difficult to exploit as the market for these products are not developed completely yet. 

E) How I Saw This Opportunity:

I saw this opportunity from keeping up-to-date with the laws and regulations changes surrounding marijuana and nicotine-related products. I believe this knowledge has allowed me to see this opportunity well-in advance. 

Opportunity #4 (Regulatory Trend): Electric Cars Are the Future

A) Source that Led Me to Believe in Opportunity:

https://www.cnn.com/2019/07/18/cars/electric-car-market-sales/index.html

B) Info that Suggest Opportunity Exists:

Gasoline cars are becoming a thing of past as countries are pushing forward regulations to limit greenhouse emissions. Almost all major car companies are starting to produce an electric-powered car product or car lineup.

C) Prototypical Customer:

People who are in the car market looking for a cleaner, greener alternative to the traditional gasoline-powered car. People who have the funds to put in a large initial purchase, but will benefit financial down the line.

D) Level Exploitation:

This opportunity would be relatively easy to exploit because the buy-in isn't risky as the electric car options are being as reliable and dependable as any car available. In addition, the target audience would be able to afford the electric car market in the future because the major car companies coming into the market with the intent of trying to make one of first affordable electric cars.

E) How I Saw This Opportunity:

I saw this opportunity because of my deep passion for Tesla and electric cars. Tesla was able to provide new and cleaner alternative, which shocked the car market. I believe knowing about them and the emission problem in the early 2010 would have given any investor an edge in see the potential of this opportunity.