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Investment Infrastructure (US Market Access Tools)

As more Nigerians seek to protect their wealth from currency fluctuations, accessing global markets has become a key financial goal. This collection provides exposure to the US-listed financial infrastructure companies, from exchanges to payment processors, that help make this access possible.

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Han Tan | Market Analyst

Published on September 23

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  • Large-cap dominance generally means lower volatility and performance that tracks broad-market movements.
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Total Market Cap
  • NDAQ: $51.83B

  • ICE: $89.75B

  • RELY: $3.41B

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About This Group of Stocks

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Our Expert Thinking

Rather than picking individual consumer or tech stocks, this theme takes a 'picks and shovels' approach by investing in the essential infrastructure that makes global investing possible. As more Nigerians seek to diversify into US dollar assets, the companies that facilitate these transactions stand to benefit from increased volume and activity.

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What You Need to Know

This collection focuses on the backbone of global finance - stock exchanges, payment processors, and data infrastructure companies. These are the foundational firms that enable cross-border investing and benefit from the growing trend of emerging market investors accessing US markets for currency diversification.

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Why These Stocks

These companies were selected because they form the critical infrastructure that enables global market access. From the exchanges where trades execute to the payment networks that handle international transfers, these firms are positioned to benefit as more investors from markets like Nigeria seek US dollar exposure.

Why You'll Want to Watch These Stocks

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Global Finance Backbone

These companies power the infrastructure that makes international investing possible. As cross-border investment grows, so does their business opportunity.

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Growing Demand from Africa

More Nigerian investors are seeking US dollar exposure, creating increased demand for the services these infrastructure companies provide.

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Picks and Shovels Strategy

Instead of guessing which individual stocks will win, this approach invests in the essential tools that enable all global investing to happen.

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