4. SodastreamSodastream International Ltd (NASDAQ:SODA) is attempting to take down the soft drink giants, PepsiCo and Coca-Cola, through its home soda maker. Using compressed carbon dioxide and flavored syrups, Sodastream International Ltd (NASDAQ:SODA) allows you to make soda on demand, eliminating the need for bottles and cans. Sodastream International Ltd (NASDAQ:SODA) has made considerable progress in this David vs. Goliath battle over soft drinks since the unaired Superbowl commercial.
So what?
Lowering Costs: With the Sodastream International Ltd (NASDAQ:SODA) Source, a can of soda is said to only cost $0.25 per can. One carbonator cartridge makes 60 or 110 liters – equivalent to 170 or 310 aluminum cans. Sodastream International Ltd (NASDAQ:SODA) provides an affordable alternative to traditional soft drinks.
5. Netflix
So what?
Binge Viewing: Netflix, Inc. (NASDAQ:NFLX) is sporting 29.2 million subscribers. These subscribers have spent a combined 2 billion hours watching streamed video online.
Shear Volume: 30% of all U.S. internet traffic during peak hours uses Netflix.
Conclusion: Why look for disruptive companies?
Disruptive companies are game-changers – the type of companies that fit into Apple’s “Think Different” category. These companies redefine industries by creating new value networks. Previously disruptive companies include Apple, eBay, and Amazon – all of which have seen tremendous stock growth. In this article, I have presented five disruptive companies that are still early on in their growth stories. Table 1 below explains why disruptive companies make rewarding investments.
Table 1: Disruptive Companies 2013 Performance vs. S&P 500 | |||
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Company | 2013 Performance | 2013 S&P 500 Performance | Disruptive Company vs.S&P |
Tesla Motors (TSLA) | 260.0% | 17.8% | + 242.2% |
3D Systems (DDD) | 29.9% | 17.8% | + 12.1% |
Zillow (Z) | 136.0% | 17.8% | + 118.2% |
SodaStream (SODA) | 28.9% | 17.8% | + 11.1% |
Netflix (NFLX) | 180.4% | 17.8% | + 162.6% |
The article 5 Game-Changing Companies to Watch originally appeared on Fool.com and is written by Robinson Greig.
Robinson Greig owns shares of Tesla Motors , 3D Systems, and SodaStream. The Motley Fool recommends 3D Systems, Netflix, SodaStream, Tesla Motors , and Zillow. The Motley Fool owns shares of 3D Systems, Netflix, SodaStream, Tesla Motors , and Zillow and has the following options: short January 2014 $36 calls on 3D Systems and short January 2014 $20 puts on 3D Systems. Robinson is a member of The Motley Fool Blog Network — entries represent the personal opinion of the blogger and are not formally edited.
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