The technology market is always an interesting place for investors. It is by nature a fast-moving industry to begin investing in, which can be daunting for some people but exciting for others.
If you like to stay on top of the news, don't mind having a high-risk portfolio, and most importantly have a genuine interest in the world of tech then this is an ideal sector for you to invest in.
We've found some of the most promising emerging investments from the tech market that you should take the time to consider.
eSports
The eSports market is still a relatively under-explored one, but it has been generating large prizes for a while now. Better still, there are a surprising number of ways to invest in it. From backing the people who create the games, to the companies who stream the action, there are multiple avenues for the investor to make a profit.
At the moment some of the fastest-growing companies in the technology sector are streaming companies. They allow users to sign in to their website and view content from a series of producers.
These producers are typically from the eSports world, but can also just be talented gamers. Some users will subscribe to content producers for money while others will choose to watch for free and view ads.
The streaming service makes a profit by taking a percentage cut of each content producer's subscriptions, as well as the revenue from advertising. It's a simple business model with a potentially limitless reach.
Do your research on the companies providing something a little different from the crowd and you could be handsomely rewarded.
Video chatting
Unless you've been living under a rock for the past year then you'll have realised that there's been a serious spike in the number of video calls taking place. Zoom was the company that was quickest off the starting blocks, and that early lead has served them well.
Industry front-runners like Facetime, Google Hangouts, and Skype have also benefited from the increase in video calling, but will be reeling at the progress that Zoom made while they slept.
Despite shares in Zoom having skyrocketed during the early part of 2020, they are still a worthy investment. Although you won't be doubling your money overnight anymore, the comparative volatility of investing in an unproven company should make the small gains worth it.
Blockchain technology
Anyone who's ever traded a share in their life has heard of Bitcoin and is surely tired of hearing about it. It has been touted as the gold rush of our generation, but unless you got in early, it's probably a little disheartening to read about it now.
So we'll keep this brief. Blockchain technology is big news. Blockchain isn't exclusive to Bitcoin, although the cryptocurrency does use it, and the technology has far-reaching applications.
There are too many to list all of them here, but some of the areas that stand out are advertising insights, music royalties tracking, and medical information sharing.
Anywhere that a traceable link needs to be made and safety is of the utmost importance, Blockchain has a potential use.
Autonomous vehicles
Although there have been setbacks in the world of autonomous vehicles as of late, the need for them is becoming increasingly apparent to the 'everyman'.
Only a few years ago the idea of it would have been enough to send many of us flying off the handle, but with increased pressure on governments to tackle climate change, the seemingly never-ending traffic problem, and the push towards carbon-neutral vehicles, the change now seems inevitable.
At the moment Tesla is at the forefront of this move towards autonomy, but there are smaller companies beginning to float on the market.
As with most very new tech investments, it isn't without risk, but the fact that the idea is no longer being ridiculed bodes well for it.
When you add into this political pressure, it seems like an investment that could be almost too good to be true.
