I Just Bought $3,500 More of These 2 Stocks. Here's Why
Summary
Couch Investor provides a comprehensive update on portfolio performance, noting a 41% year-to-date increase compared to the S&P 500's 10.71%. Couch Investor emphasizes the importance of the upcoming earnings week, specifically highlighting ASML and TSMC for their impact on the semiconductor and AI sectors, as well as Netflix for the broader tech market. The macro outlook discussed by Couch Investor includes a focus on Federal Reserve rate expectations for 2027 and how potential hikes might influence companies like SoFi and Robinhood.
Couch Investor details specific stock movements and strategic adjustments within the portfolio:
Mentioned Stocks
Reasoning: Couch Investor recently purchased another 20 shares at $80-$81. Couch Investor is looking to accumulate more in the mid-70s to low-70s range after the price fell from $100. The goal is to reload the position after selling earlier at higher prices.
Reasoning: Couch Investor argues Meta is a $900 stock currently trading at $669, representing significant undervaluation. Couch Investor cites the doubling of compute capacity by 2027 and the success of Llama 3.1 models as key drivers for high-margin growth through agentic services.
Reasoning: Couch Investor notes that Alphabet is defending the $357 zone, which represents a constructive pause. Couch Investor advises accumulating on any minor dips towards the rising 100-day floor, with the next trigger for upward movement being a daily close above $360.
Reasoning: Couch Investor finds the stock quite expensive at its current valuation, even with a pullback from recent highs. Couch Investor is willing to wait for the name to cool off more before considering adding to the position, noting that the fair value estimate was around $565.
Reasoning: Couch Investor is positive on Nu following its approval as a multiple banking institution in Mexico. Couch Investor believes this license provides structural cost and liquidity advantages that will allow Nu to replicate its highly profitable Brazilian growth engine in the Mexican market.
Reasoning: Couch Investor increased the position by buying 10 shares at $195. Couch Investor highlights the Chief Revenue Officer's projection of tens of billions in revenue within 13 months and believes the stock is extremely cheap trading at less than three times fiscal 2028 sales, with a long-term potential to become a $200 billion company.
Reasoning: Couch Investor states that the low 700s (mentioned as 'low 7s') is a good accumulation zone. Couch Investor believes that even at $800, the stock is not expensive given the multi-billion dollar potential of its advertising business and strategic push into live events and sports.