yordanoff

A hobbyist investor,trying to avoid idiocy!

[GS @GSRevelator]

Special situation that looks promising to me: $PETS, the OG Pet Pharmacy. Business has performed brutally in the wake of strong competition, but that's not what we're here for. There are two unsolicited offers on the table at $4 and $4.25, and the stock's at $3.30. One...

[GS @GSRevelator]

This is certainly an idio name that moves on earnings reports & w/ the wind. The operational thrust seems to be going the right way. At first blush, it’d seem these guys are doing too much, too fast (using proceeds from clean up immediately) but time is actually money for them…

[GS @GSRevelator]

Anyone have feedback on $OSG at $200mm market cap? The MGA industry is a bit far from my wheelhouse but the fact pattern here has pulled me in at <$5/sh. (Long) The earnings report and conf call seemed fine but my sense is that gaap EPS down-guide triggered quant selling…

[Finance Guy @GuyTalksFinance]

When you have debt — you don’t have freedom.

[Clark Square Capital @ClarkSquareCap]

What's your favorite small cap / microcap idea at the moment? And why do you like it?

(For convenience, please state what the company does, why you like it, and what valuation they trade at)

I will compile the results and share them.

Please RT for visibility. Thx!

[10-K Diver @10kdiver]

1/

Get a cup of coffee.

In this thread, I'll walk you through "Gambler's Ruin".

This is a classic exercise in probability theory.

But going beyond the math, this exercise can teach us a lot about life, business, and investing.

[Compounding Quality @QCompounding]

@10kdiver I love this Buffett quote:

“Take the probability of loss times the amount of possible loss from the probability of gain times the amount of possible gain. That is what we're trying to do. It's imperfect but that's what it's all about.”

[yordanoff @yordanoffundich]

@Jungleroinvest @safe_our_souls Mexpolska,Unipoll,GPW

[🇵🇱 Polish Stocks @safe_our_souls]

🇵🇱 profitable small caps < 500 mpln mcap
< 5x EBITDA:

Aplisens
AtcCargo
Eurosnack
LSI
Monnari
MexPolska
Delko
MakaronPL
Seko
MakoLab
Eurotel
Izoblok

[Compounding Quality @QCompounding]

Cash KPIs:

[yordanoff @yordanoffundich]

Portfolio https://t.co/AcBhogEWMl

[Brian Stoffel @Brian_Stoffel_]

I own 16 stocks

Here they are, from most to least "expensive":

[Compounding Quality @QCompounding]

Mohnish Pabrai once said:

“I'm a shameless copycat. Everything in my life is cloned….. I have no original ideas.”

Here are the top positions of the best investors in the world:

[The Right Mindset @W3Mindset]

7 Techniques To 10X Your Productivity.

1.

[Brian Feroldi @BrianFeroldi]

How companies raise capital:

[Shay Boloor @StockSavvyShay]

These are my 10 favorite stocks for 2024 that are worth under $15B and projected to be profitable next year -- let's explore the competitive moats of each top player & examine where they stand based on 2025 FCF multiples 👇

1. $GLBE (Global-E)
• Business Description: Provides a platform that enables direct-to-consumer cross-border e-commerce.
• Competitive Advantage: They stand out in the cross-border e-commerce sector by not just facilitating international transactions, but also offering end-to-end services that include advanced pricing control, global marketing insights, and localized shopping experiences. They also provide solutions for managing international returns and customer service, making them a comprehensive partner for businesses looking to scale globally.

2. $DOCN (DigitalOcean)
• Business Description: Provides cloud infrastructure solutions primarily for small and medium-sized businesses, known for simplicity and cost-effectiveness in cloud services.
• Competitive Advantage: They provide a specialized cloud infrastructure suite for SMBs and developers, featuring flexible virtual machines (Droplets), managed Kubernetes, and Managed Databases. Its App Platform streamlines app deployment, complemented by scalable storage solutions and a developer-focused Marketplace. DigitalOcean's networking options and transparent pricing model make it an attractive choice for SMBs and startups seeking simplified cloud solutions.

3. $AEHR (Aehr Test Systems)
• Business Description: Offers advanced testing systems for semiconductor devices, focusing on ensuring reliability and performance in the semiconductor industry.
• Competitive Advantage: They specialize in test and burn-in equipment for semiconductor devices. Their products are crucial for ensuring the reliability and quality of advanced semiconductors, serving industries ranging from automotive to consumer electronics. Aehr's technology is pivotal in the testing phase of semiconductor manufacturing, addressing the increasing demand for high-performance, reliable semiconductor components.

4. $PAYC (Paycom)
• Business Description: Offers comprehensive, cloud-based human capital management software.
• Competitive Advantage: Their suite of cloud-based HCM solutions covers the full employee lifecycle for U.S.-based businesses of various sizes. This includes Talent Acquisition, Talent Management, and their innovative Beti payroll product, along with comprehensive HR Management, time and labor management, and benefits administration tools. Paycom's integrated and user-friendly platform positions it as a notable player in the HCM market.

5. $DLO (DLocal)
• Business Description: Specializes in payment processing in emerging markets.
• Competitive Advantage: They bridge the gap in cross-border transactions in emerging economies. Their platform supports over 600 local payment methods, enabling companies to accept payments, send payouts, and settle funds globally, particularly in markets that are often underserved by traditional payment processors.

6. $GTLB (GitLab)
• Business Description: Offers an all-in-one software development platform that covers the entire DevOps lifecycle.
• Competitive Advantage: Their single application for the entire software development process sets it apart. Their platform integrates continuous integration, continuous delivery, and source code management, reducing the need for multiple tools. This unified approach enhances collaboration, streamlines workflows, and accelerates software delivery, making them a top choice for teams seeking efficiency and scalability in software development.

7. $CFLT (Confluent)
• Business Description: Provides a data streaming platform based on Apache Kafka, enabling real-time data processing and management for various business applications.
• Competitive Advantage: Built on Apache Kafka, they specialize in real-time data streaming capabilities. Their platform's ability to handle massive volumes of data in real-time is essential for businesses in the era of big data. This, combined with their scalable and developer-friendly solutions, makes them a leader in data infrastructure.

8. $U (Unity)
• Business Description: Provides a real-time 3D development platform for creating interactive content.
• Competitive Advantage: They offer a comprehensive platform for creating real-time 3D content, widely used in gaming and expanding into industries like automotive and healthcare. Its core Unity Engine is supported by the Unity Asset Store, monetization tools (Unity Ads and IAP), and Unity Analytics. The platform also caters to multiplayer gaming and provides industry-specific solutions, making it a versatile choice for interactive content development.

9. $ESTC (Elastic)
• Business Description: Specialize in search-powered solutions, offering a suite of software products for search, logging, security, and analytics.
• Competitive Advantage: Their Elastic Stack, featuring Elasticsearch, provides scalable search capabilities, real-time analytics, and extensive application performance monitoring. They stand out for their flexible deployment options, catering to both on-premise and cloud environments. Their ability to handle massive volumes of data and provide actionable insights in real-time gives them a competitive edge in data-driven decision-making.

10. $CELH (Celsius)
• Business Description: Engages in the development, marketing, and sale of functional calorie-burning beverages.
• Competitive Advantage: They stand out with its clinically proven, functional beverages that provide healthy energy and metabolism-boosting properties. Their focus on health and wellness trends resonates with the growing consumer demand for healthier drink options.

[Compounding Quality @QCompounding]

Finance Mega Cheat Sheet

A full Investing Book in one page

🙏 Help me spread this free Cheat Sheet: like, share and comment!

• How to Analyze a Balance Sheet
• How to Analyze an Income Statement
• How to Analyze a Cash Flow Statement
• Balance Sheet Ratios
• Profitability Ratios
• Cash Flow Ratios
• Valuation Ratios
• Capital Allocation
• Capital Allocation Metrics
• Capital Allocation Options