The hottest Investing Substack posts right now

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Go big or go home

Fund Marketer • 1 implied HN point • 06 Mar 24
💼 Business Investing
  1. Big investing trends often fade after they get popular. Stocks that turn into acronyms, like FANG, usually see a surge before they become well-known but may not do so well afterward.
  2. Passive investing can skew markets. Wealth managers might end up buying overvalued stocks just to keep up with benchmarks, which can hurt their performance.
  3. When naming investment funds, it's important to choose names that are close to the brand name. Funds with more relatable names attract more investors and show better performance.

🌎Investing in algae and climate with Unruly Capital.

paxtier • 2 implied HN points • 08 Mar 23
🔬 Science Investing
  1. Investing in algae and climate can have positive impacts on the environment and economy.
  2. Unruly Capital specializes in funding climate and deep-tech start-ups, aiming to support innovation and sustainable solutions.
  3. Communicating complex ideas, supporting diversity, and seeking advice are crucial for success in the climate tech industry.

Introducing MKT1 Capital

MKT1 Newsletter • 2 implied HN points • 27 Feb 23
💼 Business Investing
  1. MKT1 Capital is a $10M early-stage B2B fund that invests in startups and provides marketing support.
  2. Marketing is a crucial differentiator for startup success.
  3. MKT1 Capital aims to bring more marketers into the investment ecosystem and help startups succeed with marketing advantages.

Investing Adventures in Georgia

The Opus Letter • 1 implied HN point • 27 Feb 24
💼 Business Investing
  1. Georgia's economy has shown impressive GDP growth rates, averaging 4.5% over the last decade and reaching 7-10% in recent years
  2. Georgia's banking sector, dominated by Bank of Georgia and TBC Bank, is well-run with healthy credit utilization and manageable non-performing loans
  3. Georgia's capital market faces challenges with low liquidity and complexities in ownership, reflecting broader issues with public company transparency in the country
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Free money, who doesn't like free money?

Klement on Investing • 1 implied HN point • 13 Feb 24
💰 Finance Investing
  1. Who doesn't like free money? A post discussing the appeal of free money and investment ideas on a podcast.
  2. European equity markets and investment opportunities in the UK are topics discussed in the podcast.
  3. The episode mentioned trashing Cassandras and doom-mongers, advocating for growth investment ideas.

Clouded Judgement 1.12.24 - Hard Truths

Clouded Judgement • 1 HN point • 12 Jan 24
💼 Business Investing
  1. In 2021, there was an influx of funding in the venture market, leading to challenges for startups to meet milestones in the future.
  2. Startups need to assess if their product has a unique market fit and can sustainably operate independently.
  3. Having honest conversations now about a startup's viability can prevent future struggles, especially as funding balances decrease.

Problems at Airbnb (ABNB)

The Bear Cave • 1 HN point • 06 Apr 23
💼 Business Investing
  1. Airbnb is facing challenges from professional hosts who are building their own platforms and offering deals outside of Airbnb.
  2. Sentiment against Airbnb has shifted negatively on social media due to various horror stories and scandals.
  3. Professionally managed properties in the short-term rental market are gaining traction, offering better advantages and revenue than individual hosts.

Axial Discovery - Royalty aggregators

Discovery by Axial • 1 HN point • 03 Apr 23
💰 Finance Investing
  1. There is a huge opportunity in the market for bringing software practices to drug royalties.
  2. Key considerations for royalty deals include royalty rates, durations, types of IP, product stage, profitability, and exclusivity.
  3. Securitizing drug portfolios is emerging, with companies like BridgeBio and Centessa leading the way.

The Worries Over Commercial Real Estate

Spilled Coffee • 0 implied HN points • 12 Apr 23
💼 Business Investing
  1. Investors are concerned about the risks in commercial real estate due to factors like refinancing challenges and price declines.
  2. Banks have significant exposure to commercial real estate lending, which may impact their financial health and ability to lend to small businesses.
  3. Factors like remote work, vacancies, and lending crunches are contributing to a potentially challenging outlook for commercial real estate and small businesses.

My Interview on Korea's Hankyung TV

Deep Dive Tangents and Rationalizations • 0 implied HN points • 04 May 23
💰 Finance Investing
  1. The growing attractiveness of Korean stocks is driven by macroeconomic and geopolitical factors, such as forecasts of GDP growth in Emerging Markets and the movement to diversify production out of China.
  2. There has been a noticeable increase in foreign investor ownership in the Korean market, with January showing a significant jump in value, reflecting a net 'buy-in'.
  3. The outlook for the Korean stock market seems positive for the foreseeable future, with measures to enhance international investor access and potential market growth, despite challenges like market research issues and concerns over ceding control to foreign interests.

🚀 Stay ahead of the game: market updates, 7 startup grants, LP benefits, and more

Lolita's Newsletter • 0 implied HN points • 16 May 23
💼 Business Investing
  1. The market is showing various trends like slowing inflation, high interest rates, and increased retail spending.
  2. Black Love Day embraces peace and love, originating as a day to celebrate Christian martyrs before becoming a commercial holiday focused on chocolates and cards.
  3. Various grants and benefits are available for founders, including grants for underrepresented groups like women and BIPOC founders.

Dropsuite

Nihar’s Thoughts on Stocks • 0 implied HN points • 27 Mar 23
💰 Finance Investing
  1. Dropsuite is a fast-growing company offering online backup services for SMBs through MSPs.
  2. The market undervalues Dropsuite due to misconceptions about its business model and differentiation in the online backup market.
  3. Dropsuite has a clear path to profitability and potential market cap growth by 2028, but faces risks from distributor concentration and competitive market dynamics.

Investing Update: What Recession? 

Spilled Coffee • 0 implied HN points • 18 Feb 23
💰 Finance Investing
  1. Investor sentiment is shifting towards a bull market after a long streak of bearish sentiment.
  2. Inflation has peaked but certain sectors like services, particularly shelter costs, are still stubborn.
  3. Consumer spending is on the rise, reducing the likelihood of a recession, with odds dropping significantly.

What to do when the 409A is changing

Semi-Structured • 0 implied HN points • 22 Feb 23
💼 Business Investing
  1. Understand what a 409A valuation is about and how it affects equity grants and taxes.
  2. A 409A valuation can change annually, usually triggered by fundraising rounds or macroeconomic shifts.
  3. It's crucial to consider a changing 409A valuation when planning option exercises, consulting a CPA, and being aware of tax implications.

Part 2: Deep dive writeup of Nubank ($NU)

Jonah’s Growth Stocks • 0 implied HN points • 04 Mar 23
💰 Finance Investing
  1. NU is a company with an IPO date of December 9, 2021, at $9.00 per share.
  2. NU has a market cap of $23.1 billion with a 52-week high of $8.47 and a 52-week low of $3.26.
  3. NU has positive net cash/debt of +$3.42 billion and an average analyst price target of $7.20, which is 45.7% higher than the current stock price.

Recent podcast episodes

Jonah’s Growth Stocks • 0 implied HN points • 14 Mar 23
🎙 Podcasts Investing
  1. Jonah Lupton's Deep Dives will have ~50 deep dives in 2023
  2. Jonah Lupton's Investing with the Whales podcast features interviews with various industry experts
  3. Recent podcast episodes include discussions with individuals like Ron Insana and Jack Tacher

Investing Update: Panic Creates Opportunity

Spilled Coffee • 0 implied HN points • 18 Mar 23
💰 Finance Investing
  1. Investors are currently overweight bonds, banks, and cash, while underweight tech and equities.
  2. The high number of new 52-week lows in security instruments may indicate a bear market bottom is near.
  3. People are less interested in buying stocks, with allocations to equities at their lowest in years.

Model Portfolio: Too Big to Fail

Theory A : Visualize Value Investing • 0 implied HN points • 19 Mar 23
💰 Finance Investing
  1. The FIRE movement recommends dollar cost averaging into low cost index funds like SPY for potential returns of 7-8% annually.
  2. The 'Too Big to Fail' portfolio selects high-quality subset of SP500 companies based on certain criteria for potential outperformance.
  3. Key companies like Adobe, Johnson & Johnson, and Intuit are part of the selected portfolio due to strong financial performance and future growth expectations.

The Case for Buying WTI Crude Oil Futures & Selling Crude Oil ETFs (USO) Cash Covered Puts

The Tweetsift Report • 0 implied HN points • 02 Mar 23
💰 Finance Investing
  1. The price of WTI Crude oil & USO tends to fluctuate throughout the year, being higher at year-end and more volatile in the first quarter.
  2. Global economic state, geopolitical events, and technological advancements impact oil demand and prices.
  3. Considering patterns in oil trading, historical data, and global economic growth can guide investment decisions in oil futures.