Skills Over Scrolls: The Trade School Boom
Mike Rowe's proposal to redirect federal grants from elite universities to trade schools could reshape education funding in America. This carefully selected group of stocks includes companies that stand to benefit if billions flow into vocational training—from tool manufacturers to trade schools themselves.
Your Basket's Financial Footprint
This basket's total market capitalisation is $1.00T, and it is heavily anchored by a few very large-cap holdings.
- Large-cap dominance generally implies lower volatility and closer tracking of established market performance.
- Use this as a core, diversified holding rather than a speculative or high-growth allocation.
- Likely to deliver steady, long-term value rather than explosive short-term gains.
FAST: $49.73B
SWK: $10.97B
LINC: $730.39M
- Other
About This Group of Stocks
Our Expert Thinking
These companies are positioned at the crossroads of policy and industry need. If federal funding shifts toward vocational education, billions could flow into an ecosystem that trains and employs skilled workers—potentially creating significant growth opportunities across multiple sectors.
What You Need to Know
This group offers exposure to America's skilled labor gap solution. It spans industries from industrial tool manufacturers and building supply distributors to technical colleges and specialized staffing firms—capturing the entire value chain from classroom to job site.
Why These Stocks
Each company was selected based on its potential to directly benefit from increased vocational training investment. These businesses either supply the tools and materials needed for training, provide the education itself, or employ graduates with in-demand skills.
Why You'll Want to Watch These Stocks
America's $1.2 Trillion Skills Gap
The US faces a massive shortage of skilled tradespeople that's costing the economy billions. These companies provide the solutions to close this gap and could see substantial growth as policy shifts toward vocational training.
Follow the Federal Funding
If Mike Rowe's proposal succeeds, billions in education grants could redirect from universities to trade schools. These companies stand at the receiving end of that potential funding waterfall.
The Anti-College Play
With student debt at record highs and many questioning the value of traditional degrees, these companies offer exposure to the growing alternative: practical skills education that leads directly to well-paying jobs.
Get the full story on this Basket. Read our detailed article on its risks and potential.
Why Invest with Nemo Money?
Zero Commission
Trade stocks, ETFs, and more with zero commission. Keep more of your returns.
Trusted & Regulated
Part of Exinity Group 2015, serving over a million customers globally.
6% Interest on Cash
Earn 6% AER on uninvested cash with daily interest payments.
Discover More Opportunities
Personal Care Stocks | Talc Lawsuit Impact on Market
A jury has ordered Johnson & Johnson to pay $40 million in a lawsuit linking its talc-based powder to ovarian cancer, adding to its significant legal challenges. This ongoing litigation creates an opportunity for competitors offering safer, talc-free personal care alternatives to gain market share.
Value Stocks Rally: Could Dow Records Signal Shift?
The Dow and S&P 500 reached new records as investors rotated out of technology and into value stocks, signaling broadening economic confidence. This theme captures companies in financial and industrial sectors poised to benefit from a more diversified and sustainable market rally.
Digital Identity Stocks | Regulatory Compliance Risks
Australia's new law restricting social media for minors has prompted a legal challenge from Reddit, highlighting a growing global need for compliance. This regulatory shift creates a significant opportunity for companies specializing in digital identity and age verification technologies.