Is Ashtead Technology a good buy?

One of the YouTube channels I follow is that of the Geordie Pig Investor. He used to be very strongly into UK Dividend paying companies, but has since seen the light and has started to strengthen his portfolio with USA and global accumulating ETFs.

In normal times, I would buy mainly World ETFs and US Tech ETFs, but I think the USA is heading for a money-printing phase next year and weakening dollar. The Trump affect has made me cautious.

So I have been looking for a good UK company like RR to invest in and Geordie Pig's pick of Ashtead Technology seems like a bargain to me, especially as it has just gone ex-dividend this month and so it's low price should rise again before the next 6-monthly payout in early Jan 2026. The video is below.

I have bought LON:AT £1000 today at a price of £3.57 but I don't expect to see much of a gain until next year. However, I will keep an eye on its progress and may double-up on it if it starts to show momentum.