Mostly Borrowed Ideas Deep Dives, MBI Deep Dives

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Mostly Borrowed Ideas Deep Dives

MBI is the abbreviation for “Mostly Borrowed Ideas”. Why “Mostly Borrowed Ideas?” As a generalist, I do not have a background in any particular sector. I enjoy navigating across industries, businesses, and countries to learn, understand, and connect the dots. In any case, most ideas and innovations are incremental in nature. Very few of us are smart enough to come up with truly original or groundbreaking ideas. I am Abdullah Al-Rezwan. I was born and brought up in Bangladesh. I went to University of Dhaka for my undergrad and majored in Finance. After working three and half years in Equity Research (Sell-side) covering Financial Sector in Bangladesh, I left Bangladesh to pursue my MBA in the US. I graduated within top 10% of the class from Cornell University's two-year MBA program and worked on the buy-side following my graduation. During my time at Cornell, I won two stock pitch competitions and also became finalists in four other competitions. I thoroughly enjoyed my stint as a generalist in the US large cap team at Madison Investments and covered a wide range of companies from UnitedHealth to Amazon and Boeing before US immigration reality paused my career in investment management. As my work authorization expired, I moved to Canada in January, 2021. Then in early 2022, I was able to return to the US.

Equity Bottom-Up

<ul><li>During the weekend, I asked my twitter followers: What do you think Facebook's DAU to MAU ratio was in 2009?</li><li>The number that got the highest votes was ~80% even though I mentioned the most recent number was ~68%.</li><li>I asked this question a couple of friends in real life too and they too picked the ~80% number.</li></ul>

During the weekend, I asked my twitter followers: What do you think Facebook's DAU to MAU ratio was in 2009?The number that got the highest votes was ~80% even though I mentioned the most recent number was ~68%.I asked this question a couple of friends in real life too and they too picked the ~80% number.

Independent Investment Research & Investor, Maverick Equity Research

Maverick Equity Research

Independent Investment Research & Investor

Independent Investment Research & Investor: value, dividend and growth stocks. Risk management & hedging for an all weather portfolio.

Invesco QQQ Trust Series 1 / Equity Bottom-Up

<ul><li>First of all, let’s see how the Nasdaq-100 (QQQ) did in 2023 along with the S&amp;P 500 (SPY) and the Dow Jones (DIA): QQQ with a big 21.64% return in 2023 &amp; outperforming by a big margin the other 2 main indices.</li><li>For an even broader perspective, US indices 2023 performance shown in this order: Nasdaq 100 (NDX) &gt; S&amp;P 500 (SPX) &gt; S&amp;P Midcap 400 MID &gt; Russel 2000 (RTY) &gt; Russell Microcap (RMICRO).</li><li><p>In short, from Megacaps &gt; to Microcaps: Nasdaq 100 (NDX) leading by a big margin.</p></li></ul>

First of all, let’s see how the Nasdaq-100 (QQQ) did in 2023 along with the S&amp;P 500 (SPY) and the Dow Jones (DIA): QQQ with a big 21.64% return in 2023 &amp; outperforming by a big margin the other 2 main indices.For an even broader perspective, US indices 2023 performance shown in this order: Nasdaq 100 (NDX) &gt; S&amp;P 500 (SPX) &gt; S&amp;P Midcap 400 MID &gt; Russel 2000 (RTY) &gt; Russell Microcap (RMICRO).In short, from Megacaps &gt; to Microcaps: Nasdaq 100 (NDX) leading by a big margin.

Getting Tactical with Nasdaq-100 NDX ($QQQ): Valuation Disconnected Via Its Cost of Capital

Value Investing

Vladimir Dimitrov, CFA

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<li>After losing nearly a third of its value, Amazon looks more attractive than a year ago.</li>
<li>Investors should be mindful of recency bias when evaluating Amazon's share price attractiveness.</li>
<li>The unique business model also poses some risks that should be considered regardless of one's investment horizon.</li>
</ul>


After losing nearly a third of its value, Amazon looks more attractive than a year ago.
Investors should be mindful of recency bias when evaluating Amazon's share price attractiveness.
The unique business model also poses some risks that should be considered regardless of one's investment horizon.


Amazon: Having A Long-Term View Doesn't Mean You Should Disregard Immediate Risks

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<li>Following the massive drop in Adobe's share price, more investors are looking favourably at the business.</li>
<li>In my view, capital allocation decisions within the company raise some red flags that are hard to overlook.</li>
<li>As a long-term shareholder, I still have a hard time rating Adobe as a buy.</li>
</ul>


Following the massive drop in Adobe's share price, more investors are looking favourably at the business.
In my view, capital allocation decisions within the company raise some red flags that are hard to overlook.
As a long-term shareholder, I still have a hard time rating Adobe as a buy.


Adobe Is A High Quality Business With Capital Allocation Problems

Concise Playbook for the Week, Global Markets Playbook

Kevin George

Concise Playbook for the Week

Global Markets Playbook

I am an active trader in stocks, FX and commodities with over 15 years' market experience. I hold a master's degree in finance and have developed a strong skill base in technical analysis. 

Alongside technical setups I will provide earnings analysis, company valuation analysis and macroeconomic studies for the key market releases.

<ul>
<li>Microsoft is improving its search market share, according to analysts.</li>
<li>The arrival of ChatGPT hammered Alphabet stock may be ahead as revenue effects sink in, says analyst.</li>
<li>The company is also improving its market share and improving its search market share.</li>
</ul>


Microsoft is improving its search market share, according to analysts.
The arrival of ChatGPT hammered Alphabet stock may be ahead as revenue effects sink in, says analyst.
The company is also improving its market share and improving its search market share.


United States

Alphabet, Inc. operates as a holding company. The Company, through its subsidiaries, provides web-based search, advertisements, maps, software applications, mobile operating systems, consumer content, enterprise solutions, commerce, and hardware products.

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Meta's Moat

During the weekend, I asked my twitter followers: What do you think Facebook's DAU to MAU ratio was in 2009? The number that got the highest votes...

MBI Deep Dives

Getting Tactical with Nasdaq-100 NDX ($QQQ): Valuation Disconnected Via Its Cost of Capital

Gap opened up possibilities: Hedge, Sell, Trim, Short Sell, Collar. First of all, let’s see how the Nasdaq-100 (QQQ) did in 2023 along with the S&P...

Maverick Equity Research

Amazon: Having A Long-Term View Doesn't Mean You Should Disregard Immediate Risks

After losing nearly a third of its value, Amazon looks more attractive than a year ago.Investors should be mindful of recency bias when evaluating...

Vladimir Dimitrov, CFA

Adobe Is A High Quality Business With Capital Allocation Problems

In my view, capital allocation decisions within the company raise some red flags that are hard to overlook. As a long-term shareholder, I still...

Vladimir Dimitrov, CFA

Google Stock Could Be Losing Its Moat

Microsoft is improving its search market share, according to analysts. The arrival of ChatGPT hammered Alphabet stock may be ahead as revenue...

Kevin George

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