Now Is the Time to Buy Mobile Stocks

In the following video, Fool.com analyst Andrew Tonner says that while smartphones certainly aren't new to the market, there's still plenty of time for new tech investors to get on board.

Why? Research firm IDC projects that the smartphone market will grow by 18% annually. While it calculates that Google (NASDAQ: GOOG) and Apple (NASDAQ: AAPL) will maintain dominant positions, there's still plenty of space for smaller entrants. If Research In Motion (NASDAQ: RIMM) can introduce good operating systems, it will stay relevant, Andrew says. But the big winner will be Microsoft's (NASDAQ: MSFT) Windows phone, which IDC says will experience a 71% growth rate and become the third-largest player by 2016.

Andrew says that on the whole, people should be bullish on the smartphone industry. Anytime there's 14% to 16% growth, there are likely to be good market outcomes.

It's been a frustrating path for Microsoft investors, who've watched the company fail to capitalize on the incredible growth in mobile over the past decade. However, with the release of its own tablet, along with the widely anticipated Windows 8 operating system, the company is looking to make a splash in this booming market. In this brand-new premium report on Microsoft, our analyst explains that while the opportunity is huge, the challenges are many. He's also providing regular updates as key events occur, so make sure to claim a copy of this report now by clicking here.