4 Things That Are Wrong With 3D Printing Stocks

There's a lot to love about 3D printing stocks, but it's far from a perfect industry.

3DPrintingStocks.com founder Gary Anderson is impressed with the estimated CAGR of 34.9 percent and the rapid advancements in technology.

"Patent expirations will open up development by many new players, [which is] good for consumers," Anderson told Benzinga.

More importantly, Anderson said that "3D printing will eventually change our lives in ways we haven't even though of yet."

"When the PC was first introduced, few imagined that 20 years later we'd be streaming movies, or that 60 percent of retail sales would involve the web," he said, citing Forrester Research. "Likewise, I think 3D printing will generate future growth opportunities that are presently unidentified."

Those are the things that Anderson likes about 3D printing stocks. Click through the slideshow to see the things that are much less appealing.

Disclosure: At the time of this writing, Louis Bedigian had no position in the equities mentioned in this slideshow.