Chapter 79 Let's get to the Germans!
"Huh, there aren't any stocks related to this company in China?"
Su Hao stroked his chin, his eyes darting across the computer screen.
Zhongda is a prestigious name, a leading German automaker and a behemoth in the automotive industry.
Audi, Porsche, Lamborghini—all those well-known luxury sports car brands, frankly speaking, belong to his company.
In Germany, they are virtually unchallenged, holding a market share of up to 20%, firmly occupying the top spot.
Especially in the sports car sector, the investment is incredibly extravagant, with new car launches happening like dumplings being dropped into a pot.
"If I want to get my hands on their stock, it looks like I'll have to take a stroll through the Frankfurt Stock Exchange."
Although it is possible to indirectly purchase shares of Zhong Da Automobile Group through a variety of financial derivatives.
But Su Hao, with his billions of dollars, naturally disdains small-scale operations. He prefers to personally venture into the German stock market and engage in real, hard-fought battles.
"There doesn't seem to be anything wrong with it..."
Su Hao frowned slightly and began searching online for the latest news related to Zhong Da Automobile Group.
To be honest, the so-called "dynamics" were nothing short of a scene of peace and prosperity, with good news pouring out like it was free.
Sales are soaring, new car test results are so outstanding they're dazzling, and future development prospects are being touted as incredible by various experts.
At this rate, Zhong Da Automobile Group will likely continue to dominate the automotive market and remain the "leader" for decades to come.
"But damn it, what was that weird feeling just now?"
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"Mr. Su, I hope you have a good day. Please let me know in advance when you are leaving get off work, and I will have your car ready immediately."
"Oh, okay, thank you for your help, Master Zhang."
It has to be said that humans are truly incredibly adaptable animals.
Back when he first had a chauffeur park his luxury car downstairs in a top-of-the-line vehicle, he felt incredibly awkward and uncomfortable, as if he had a nail stuck in his butt.
But after his brother Huang repeatedly warned him, "You're not allowed to drive yourself, safety comes first," he reluctantly rode in the car a few times...
Hey, now it's really good!
It's so comfortable, effortless, and convenient—it couldn't be more enjoyable.
"Good morning, everyone!" Su Hao stepped into the office, feeling refreshed.
Good morning, Mr. Su!
Inside the office area, all the subordinates stood up in unison to greet him, their voices loud and clear, their momentum unstoppable.
"Okay, the meeting will start in five minutes."
Upon hearing this, everyone immediately sprang into action like wound-up robots, frantically grabbing their documents and notebooks.
In no time, they had all gathered in the conference room.
"President Su, the R&D department has compiled the information you requested last time."
At the start of the meeting, Liang Haiyuan handed over a thick report.
" From Zhong Da Automobile Group?" Su Hao took it, his eyes narrowing.
"Yes, this is an in-depth research report on the Group."
Zhong Da Automobile Group.
Its current market value is as high as 119.3 billion euros.
The current share price is around 250 euros, which is at an all-time high and continues to break records, showing incredible momentum.
Its brand value has been assessed at $39.8 billion, making it a leader in the global automotive market.
It can be called the "most valuable car brand", bar none!
Moreover, this ambitious giant is sharpening its knives and actively expanding into global markets.
Their target is Toyota Motor, the Japanese giant currently the world's number one in sales.
The report points out that Zhong Da Automobile Group's record-high share price is no accident.
In the long run, its profitability and growth potential remain enormous and are expected to continue to rise.
In fact, a large number of ETF products related to Zhong Da Automobile Group have recently emerged in the market.
Meanwhile, according to our intelligence, many large domestic and international investment funds are also actively increasing their holdings of the company's stock.
Liang Haiyuan spoke eloquently.
Simply put, as long as no black swan event occurs that causes the sky to fall.
The share price of Zhong Da Automobile Group is expected to maintain an upward trend for a considerable period of time.
It's a solid blue-chip stock with excellent performance; you can buy it and make a profit effortlessly.
"If we intend to go long, operating directly through the Frankfurt Stock Exchange is naturally the best option."
However, according to German regulations, such a large amount of funds entering the German market must be reported to its regulatory authorities.
Our department currently has approximately seven billion in funds at its disposal, which is a large sum in euros.
If this money is to be invested in the German stock market, it must be reported to the German Federal Financial Supervisory Authority in advance.
China has the Securities Regulatory Commission, the United States has the SEC, and in Germany, the corresponding regulatory body is the German Federal Financial Supervisory Authority.
These Germans are incredibly strict when it comes to financial regulation; they're arguably the strictest in Europe, bar none.
Therefore, large amounts of capital must be reported in advance if they wish to enter the country;
If you want to acquire more than 3% of the shares of a listed company, you need to submit an additional report.
What's even more ruthless is that they impose extremely strict restrictions on short selling. Even if you only want to short a mere 0.3% of the shares, you have to obediently declare it and then be watched like a thief.
"It's fair to say that Germany's level of financial regulation is comparable to that of our country."
In some aspects, especially in the monitoring and restriction of overseas capital, they are even more stringent than we are; they are extremely sensitive.
While listening to Liang Haiyuan's report, Su Hao also reviewed the investment recommendations provided by the research department.
The first option is to invest directly through the Frankfurt Stock Exchange.
"..."
He subconsciously touched the line "direct investment in Frankfurt Stock Exchange " on the proposal with the tip of his pen.
I felt nothing.
There wasn't the slightest "throbbing" in it; it was as calm as a stagnant pool.
"Could it be because it doesn't clearly indicate whether it's a long or short position?" Su Hao wondered to himself.
So he picked up his pen and wrote the words "Long" and "Short" below the line of text.
Then, touch them again with the tip of the pen.
"..."
Still no reaction whatsoever!
That's strange!
Was investing in Zhong Da Automobile Group a mistake from the start?
Could it be that the fleeting unease I felt at the 4S store wasn't directed at Zhong Da Automobile Group as a whole, but rather at one of its cars, suggesting a potentially fatal flaw?
Su Hao frowned, his gaze shifting downwards to the other channels listed in the report that could indirectly invest in Zhongda.
' Hedge funds in the US, Hong Kong, and Singapore... they really have a lot going on!'
The research department has clearly taken into account the potential obstacles to direct investment and thoughtfully listed a bunch of "indirect" solutions.
However, the text does not strongly recommend these methods.
The reason is simple: investing through these channels incurs significantly higher fees and miscellaneous charges compared to direct investment, making it less "economical."
Su Hao remained expressionless, raised his pen again, and crossed over the indirect investment options one by one.
The result... was the same, nothing happened.
Undeterred, he added "Long" next to each channel.
It was like a stone sinking into the sea, not even causing a ripple.
'Could it be that I was really wrong this time? Were all my previous premonitions just a fucking illusion?!'
Su Hao cursed inwardly, feeling somewhat deflated.
He muttered to himself, and almost subconsciously added "Short" next to the "Long" words.
Just as the pen tip touched the last word "Short"—
boom!!!
A powerful tremor, as if struck by a high-voltage current, suddenly erupted from the tip of the pen, sweeping over his entire body like a raging torrent!
The force was so strong that even his hand holding the pen trembled slightly uncontrollably!