Stock of the day: DroneShield
DroneShield raises $120 million for AI research, causing a 13% stock drop due to institutional investor dilution. Analysts discuss the stock’s volatility and long-term potential amid global geopolitical tensions.
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This video was created on 1 August for IG audiences by ausbiz.
Stock of the day: DroneShield (ASX:DRO)
DroneShield’s stock performance and capital raise
DroneShield, a volatile defense stock recently involved in a $120 million capital raise aimed at boosting artificial intelligence (AI) research. Restricted to institutional investors, this capital raise led to stock dilution, resulting in a 13% drop in the share price to $1.20. The stock's erratic behavior has caused significant psychological stress for traders.
Investment strategies
DroneShield’s share price has swung dramatically, from $0.80 to $2.50 and back down. This erratic behavior underscores the stock's high volatility and the challenges for investors and traders alike.
DroneShield's volatile nature means it’s not for the faint-hearted. However, some analysts see the current price level as a buying opportunity, given the company's solid long-term potential. Emphasise is placed on the importance of geopolitical factors and market sentiment in influencing the stock’s performance. They suggest keeping the investment size small due to the high risk involved.
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