ASML Holding N.V. (ASML, Financial) is a unique, near-monopoly company in semiconductor manufacturing. ASML’s equipment, which prints the tiniest circuits for chips, is used by nearly every manufacturer. Over the next few years, ASML plans to roll out equipment that can print circuits smaller than any other company. We believe over time its equipment will become indispensable and earnings will grow rapidly. Shares were up in the first quarter after management stated on its earnings call that it expects equipment orders to accelerate in the second half of 2016.
From Baron Fifth Avenue Growth Fund first quarter commentary 2016.
