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News of the Week (February 5 - 9)

Stock Market Nerd • 825 implied HN points • 10 Feb 24
💼 Business Tech Finance Earnings Macro Portfolio
  1. Cloudflare provides web optimization and security, showing strong revenue growth and expanding services beyond traditional security tools like network firewalls
  2. Spotify had a mixed quarter, with growth seen in 2023 but missed revenue estimates for Q4, leading to a focus on evolving its operations
  3. Amazon plans cost cuts in its healthcare unit, while Duolingo faces the risk of potential disruption by emerging GenAI language translation technologies

My Portfolio Breakdown

Spilled Coffee • 72 implied HN points • 20 Dec 24
💰 Finance Investing Stocks Portfolio Market Trends Economic Indicators
  1. The author's portfolio has increased by 52.10% in 2024, showing strong performance. It's great to see a significant growth in investments like this.
  2. For 2024, this might be the sixth time in eight years that the portfolio has outperformed the S&P 500. It indicates a consistent strategy that works well over time.
  3. The author is sharing the current portfolio details exclusively with paid subscribers. It's a way to provide more in-depth insights for those who are more engaged.
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What Did Buffett See in AAPL in 2016? Coca-Cola

Value Investing Substack • 353 implied HN points • 11 Jun 23
💰 Finance Investing Stocks Analysis Valuation Portfolio
  1. In 2016, Apple stock was undervalued with a low P/E ratio, making it an attractive investment opportunity.
  2. Apple's brand strength and ability to create standardized products quickly were key factors that Buffett saw in the stock.
  3. Buffett's investment strategy in Apple was similar to his approach with Coca-Cola, focusing on consistent returns and solid fundamentals.

Portfolio Update

Spilled Coffee • 16 implied HN points • 27 Nov 24
💰 Finance Investing Portfolio Market Analysis Stock Trading Financial News
  1. The author sold shares from a major stock to invest in a favorite stock. This shows a strategy of reallocating assets for potentially better returns.
  2. It's important to regularly update and adjust your investment portfolio based on personal preferences.
  3. The update was shared with paid subscribers, indicating a focus on providing value to a dedicated audience.

DeFi for Passive Investors

DeFi Education • 1039 implied HN points • 20 Nov 21
🔮 Crypto DeFi Investing Finance Portfolio Risk management
  1. Passive investing in DeFi can be a way for less active investors to earn returns. It allows them to participate in the market without needing to constantly manage their assets.
  2. Managing a DeFi portfolio still requires some understanding of risk management. Even passive investors should be aware of potential pitfalls and rewards.
  3. DeFi is becoming a major player in finance, and it can be beneficial for investors to explore these opportunities, even without active involvement.

Portfolio Update and Performance Review

Modern Value Investing • 117 implied HN points • 01 Aug 23
💰 Finance Investing Portfolio Performance Interest Rates Market Analysis
  1. Portfolio is up 150% YTD, driven by investments in Meta Platforms and highly shorted stocks like Upstart and Opendoor.
  2. Author is getting more cautious due to rising inflation and interest rates, and has diversified investments.
  3. Author has built a 7% position in long-term treasuries as a partial hedge against market turmoil.

Stocks (and bonds) for the long run: Part 2

Klement on Investing • 3 implied HN points • 21 Feb 24
💰 Finance Investing Stocks Bonds Portfolio Diversification
  1. Stocks may not always outperform bonds over long periods - research shows that stocks in the US did not consistently outperform bonds, except for specific time frames
  2. Data suggests that even over the longest investment horizons, there is a significant chance that bonds will outperform stocks
  3. Considering global trends, many countries show significant underperformance of stocks compared to bonds over 20 and 50 years, highlighting the importance of diversification

New Model Portfolio: "Decent Dividends"

Theory A : Visualize Value Investing • 3 implied HN points • 19 Feb 23
💰 Finance Investing Dividends Stocks Portfolio Analysis
  1. New model portfolio 'Decent Dividends' aims to find companies with healthy cash flow and commitment to returning excess cash to shareholders.
  2. The portfolio includes stocks like ABBV, VZ, and EOG that show potential for dividend yield and price appreciation.
  3. Using Theory A allows investors to screen and analyze stocks based on various financial factors for long-term investment decisions.

From Zenly To Side, Alongside Payfit, Ibanfirst, Sourced and the 500+ Kima Ventures Portfolio…

Venture Prose • 0 implied HN points • 27 Jun 17
💼 Business Venture Capital Startup Investment Entrepreneurship Portfolio
  1. Kima Ventures takes a quantitative approach to investing, making 100 new deals a year and staying agnostic in terms of stage, sector, deal size, and geography to keep a broad overview of the market.
  2. Their investment thesis focuses on backing stellar teams with a defensive technological edge, CEOs with ambitious visions, and companies that are post-adoption, pre-acceleration.
  3. Despite their broad approach, Kima Ventures also commits to building strong, long-lasting relationships with a select few ambitious entrepreneurs to fuel the power law of their returns.

Investment Review #1 - AI Portfolio Allocations for Q4 2023

e/alpha • 0 implied HN points • 05 Jan 24
💰 Finance Investment Portfolio AI Chips GPU LLMs
  1. The AI portfolio performance for Q4 2023 was impressive, outperforming the S&P 500 with an IRR of 95%.
  2. Investing in AI chips continues to be a promising choice, but there are concerns about the speed of commercialization and potential pitfalls.
  3. The future of LLMs (Large Language Models) is uncertain, but GPU investments are expected to stay strong until more clarity emerges.

Inflation, deflation and investing

Musings on Markets • 0 implied HN points • 14 Oct 10
💰 Finance Investing Economics Inflation Deflation Portfolio Investing Economics Market Trends Taxation Asset management
  1. Economists disagree on whether we are heading into inflation or deflation, but both have big impacts on investing. It's important to understand how these economic changes can affect your portfolio.
  2. Inflation can hurt stock values because it increases costs and taxes while the ability to raise prices might not keep up. Companies with strong brands can handle inflation better than others.
  3. If you expect high inflation, consider investing in real assets or companies that can pass costs to customers. For deflation, focus more on financial assets and companies selling essential products.