Gurmeet Singh, CFA, MBA

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@NeerajWFC Love the insight Neeraj sir

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@hikingskiing I have the same thesis and by far the largest position for me

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@IterIntellectus Whey protein

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@tejeshwi_sharma @browserstack

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@b50 #13 is hit the hardest.

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@MohapatraHemant Star Link's success would highly depend upon pricing, otherwise the product is excellent.

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@NeerajKA That's enough internet for today. Good night

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@spadjay Context or example would help.

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@Barchart Great idea. But will sell my kidney only if BTC reaches 60k

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@Ashneer_Grover @Nithin0dha We wish sigh

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@Nithin0dha Hoping/ wishing for F&O to fall a lot harder...would save wealth of retail

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@kunalb11 😂 so true...checking if the software is hallucinating or not each time you prompt something...not sure who is the master in this equation, the machine or human?

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@TheChiefNerd @friedberg sir you have been on fire since the last few pods. Articulating truth bombs one after another

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During times when the wealth gap is at its peak suggesting a flat tax is gruesomely unfair on the less earning individuals and families. @chamath @allinpod_clips should think this through and probably revisit the idea.

[Chief Nerd @TheChiefNerd]

CHAMATH: “Could you imagine if these guys basically use DOGE as a mechanism to shrink the tax code, create a flat tax, potentially … The idea of just cutting this all the way down and then finding through that process what you actually need. I think can find America 100, 200 basis points of GDP growth. It could be an economic renaissance.”

Full Episode: @theallinpod

@chamath @elonmusk @VivekGRamaswamy @DOGE

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@Cannavesting Hey dude, what do you think of $PLNH?

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@DatadoorIO @garyvee Where to find it? Can you share the link?

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@fejau_inc Seriously!!! Let this be over! It's been dragged too much.

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What is leading to declining sales for iconic brands like Starbucks ($SBUX) and Nike ($NKE)? Brand loyalty among Gen Z is more complex and nuanced than among older generations. Several factors are influencing Gen Z's buying decisions:

1. Individuality and Personalization: Purchases are no longer just utilitarian; they reflect the unique personality of the individual.

2. Influence of Social Media: TikTok and Instagram ($META) play a crucial role in shaping opinions about brands. Discovering new brands has become much easier, and it is now simpler to call out brands if they are perceived as fake or unhealthy (high sugar content, in the case of Starbucks).

Repercussions for Legacy Brands: Evolve or Die
It is now mandatory for brands to stay agile, communicate, and connect with the Gen Z audience more frequently, while keeping it real.

Even though $SBUX and $NKE have fallen considerably and are closer to their 52-week lows, I find it difficult to build conviction and invest in them, as I believe their best growth days are behind them.

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The top question in my head right now is: How do I position my portfolio for a Trump win?

The polling data shows that Trump and Harris will be in a close fight, but betting markets are pricing in Trump's victory. All these data points are meaningless, as they carry little predictive power and have been wildly wrong in the past.

My personal bet is on Trump becoming president, as I feel he is connecting more deeply with relevant voter issues (illegal immigration, inflation, and the re-industrialization of America) than Harris.

Hence, the question of how to position my portfolio for a potential Trump win arises. To answer that, we first need to understand what could change meaningfully.

1. Harsher tariffs on Chinese and other imports could lead to higher inflation, making the inflation target of 2% even more challenging to meet.

2. Fed rate cuts would likely be slower and shallower. Certain sectors (small caps, mortgage & housing, startups, and VCs) would continue to face challenges, and investable capital could remain focused on U.S. Treasuries, gold, and Bitcoin.

3. The fiscal deficit would likely continue to rise, as none of the candidates appear serious about controlling it through spending cuts or tax increases. Bond vigilantes seem to be gaining influence, and if uncontrolled fiscal policy persists, they will become even more powerful.

4. Sectors facing the highest uncertainties:
- A. Rate cut dependents: small caps (Russell 2000: $RUT, $TNA), housing & mortgage ($OPEN, $RKT), auto ($GM, $F)
- B. Uncertainty over the continuation of the Inflation Reduction Act: $ENPH, $TSLA, and other green companies

5. Sectors facing the least uncertainty: consumer ($CELH), healthcare ($HIMS), banking ($SOFI), and secular earnings growth stories.