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Planned Obsolescence

These companies have mastered the art of creating products designed for replacement. Our analysts have carefully selected businesses that benefit from predictable upgrade cycles, generating reliable revenue streams as consumers continually refresh their purchases.

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Han Tan | Market Analyst

Updated 3 days ago | Published at juin 17

Top Picks from This Group

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AAPL

Apple, Inc.

AAPL

Current price

$230.56

The company's frequent release of new iPhone models with incremental hardware and software updates encourages a consistent upgrade cycle among its loy...

The company's frequent release of new iPhone models with incremental hardware and software updates encourages a consistent upgrade cycle among its loyal customer base.

SONY

Sony Corporation

SONY

Current price

$28.24

Its video game division thrives on new console generations that make previous hardware incompatible with the latest and most demanding games.

EA

Electronic Arts Inc.

EA

Current price

$170.68

Electronic Arts consistently releases annual versions of its major sports franchises that require a new purchase to access updated rosters and feature...

Electronic Arts consistently releases annual versions of its major sports franchises that require a new purchase to access updated rosters and features.

About This Group of Stocks

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Our Expert Thinking

We've identified companies that strategically engineer products with finite lifespans to ensure future sales. This controversial but profitable business model creates predictable revenue cycles as consumers regularly upgrade to newer versions, making these stocks potentially reliable performers.

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What You Need to Know

These companies span multiple industries—from consumer tech and gaming to apparel and home appliances. Their common thread is a business approach that encourages regular replacement purchases, creating recurring revenue streams that can potentially withstand broader market fluctuations.

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Why These Stocks

We've selected industry leaders who have proven track records of successfully launching new iterations that drive consumer demand. These companies benefit from technological advancement and shifting trends, which accelerate perceived obsolescence and stimulate demand for next-generation products.

12 Month Growth Potential

Use the growth calculator to see how much investing in these assets could return over one year.

If you invested across these assets:

in 12 months it could be worth:

$1,000.00

+12.27%

Group Performance Snapshot

12.27%

Average 12 Month Profit

On average, analysts expect assets in this group to grow 12.27% over the next year.

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Stocks Rated Buy by Analysts

8 of 14 assets in this group are rated Buy by professional analysts.

6.8% vs 4%

Group Growth vs Bank interest

This group averaged a 6.8% return last month, beating the typical 4% bank rate.

Source: Analyst sentiment is provided by Refinitiv Ltd, a global leader in financial market data with over 40k business clients. Refinitiv Ltd is an independent third party to Nemo. This is not advice.

Why You'll Want to Watch These Stocks

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Predictable Revenue Cycles

Companies in this group benefit from built-in replacement cycles, creating more reliable revenue streams than businesses that depend on one-time purchases.

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Tech Acceleration Boost

The rapid pace of AI and software advancements is shortening product lifecycles, potentially accelerating the upgrade cycles these companies depend on.

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Consumer Loyalty Premium

Many of these companies have built strong brand ecosystems that keep customers returning for upgrades, potentially creating more stable long-term returns.

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