Along with Clayton Christensen and David Gardner, the person that inspired me the most to think about innovation, disruption, growth and trends is @adam_hartung🙏
Highly recommended blog for anyone interested in those topics.
✔️the major ongoing trends
✔️on the importance of not ignoring them
✔️how certain Co's are capitalizing on them while others fall behind
✔️how to leverage trends, scenario planning & strategizing in effectively serving your Customers
From a recent article (on EVs).
My old thread about his blog, highlighting some of the best articles/calls over the years.
$UPST These are definitely weird times. You never expect a position (bought for long-term) to return more than 100% in 7-8 business days.
Although I usually wait few Qtrs after any IPO to understand the how the Business & Management perform in Public Mkts, in this case as I was still researching/liking the Company, Mr. Market offered a 50% discount on March 5th/8th and I couldn't resist.
✔️Attractiveness of it's current products (making credit available for more eligible people, using better/comprehensive metrics compared to legacy ones).
✔️Confidence in your analysis
✔️Don’t check stock quotes daily
✔️Diversify
✔️Be completely objective in your selection AND selling process
✔️Invest in ETF’s and index funds
✔️Focusing on the long term
✔️Building a portfolio from a position of strength
Few good quotes from the article.
"If you are playing the markets to get rich as opposed to building wealth, you are almost certainly bound to lose."
Really good article on importance of having a clear investing framework that suits your strengths/goals, thinking about your edge (analytical, behavioral), and having clarity on the types of situations you're investing in.
Mr. Market (when visiting in a bad mood) is actually your friend bringing some nice gifts, if you have the right mindset & strategy about it. Updated "Fish in a Barrel" picture.
Added to : $PINS $TTD $ETSY $TDOC $PTON $U $NET
New : $CHWY $UPST $PLTR $PYPL $AFRM $GDRX $FVRR
These high volatility periods (price of admission) don't upset you as much if you
✔️Are a Long term investor in Quality Businesses.
✔️Not surprised/intimidated by periods of Volatility.
✔️Have some cash (or can favorably raise it) to buy bargains in good Co's during these periods.
✔️Analyze if the current situation in anyway impairs the long-term prospects of the Business (sometimes strengthens the anti-fragile & financially strong businesses aligned to trends)
Excellent & free resource to share with Beginner/Intermediate investors on understanding the fundamental investing concepts. h/t @PrestonPysh & @stig_brodersen 👏