The majority of U.S. equities have outperformed auto stocks during
this most recent bull market. However, economic conditions are picking
up for this industry. 2015 looks to book solid growth in both domestic
and foreign car sales which will lead the charge in gains for these
three stocks Bret Jensen loves to own.
Global auto production and sales in 2014 has been a mixed bag.
Domestic sales racked up another good year and are close to being back
to the robust levels before the financial crisis. This strength should
continue in 2015 with the average age of a U.S. vehicle being over a
decade, low financing rates, and the best spurt of job growth in a
decade.
Europe continues to struggle with new car registrations near two
decade lows. In addition, sanctions on Russia have cratered sales from
Europe to Russia. However, auto registrations in the Eurozone have
started to creep up in recent months.
South
America is suffering through slowing growth and plunging currencies
have negatively impacted American operations there. Finally, Chinese
auto sales continued to grow at a solid clip. This is a critical market
and likely to be the largest auto market for decades to come.
Importantly, U.S. automakers are gaining share mostly against the
Japanese makers in the Middle Kingdom. Ford (NYSE: F) has doubled its market share over the past two years. (more)
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