If you are an income-focused investor, Energy Transfer offers a tempting 9.7% yield. Especially considering the stable fee-based income, the healthy distribution coverage ratio and the ongoing volume growth trajectory. However, there are variety of big risk factors that investors should consider, including debt levels, MLP tax considerations, management team, the lack of a strong competitive moat, rising interest rates, regulations, environmental concerns and the overall volatility profile of the industry. In this report, we provide an overview of the business, consider the attractive qualities that make the distribution so tempting, review the risks, evaluate the current valuation and then conclude with our opinion on investing.
Is Quantum Computing The Future? This High-Growth Stock Is Worth Considering
The company we review in this report harnesses the power of atomic ions found in nature to develop quantum computing systems that are widely regarded as surpassing traditional computer technologies in both quality and scalability. Founded in 2015 and first trading publicly in late 2021, the company is relatively small, but growing rapidly and supported by very large long-term secular disruption opportunities. We review the business, the market opportunity, financials, valuation, risks and then conclude with our opinion on investing.
Hercules: Big Yield BDC, Very High Valuation
Hercules is a big-dividend (9.4% yield, not counting supplemental dividends) business development company (“BDC”) that we purchased in March and that has now experienced significant share price gains since the Silicon Valley Bank panic at that time (Hercules provides financing in the same high-growth / venture-backed lending space). And the shares now trade at a very high price-to-book valuation. In this report, we review the business, current market conditions, the company’s financial position, dividend, valuation and risks. We conclude with our opinion on investing.
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Quick Note: The Power of Disciplined Long-Term Investing
Quick Note: The Power of Disciplined Long-Term Investing. In a world where instant gratification often takes precedence, the virtues of disciplined long-term investing stand as a beacon of financial wisdom. The practice of committing to a well-structured investment strategy, characterized by compound growth, prudent diversification, and infrequent trading, has the potential to reshape your financial future in profound ways. Let me explain…
Long-Term Lithium Deficit: We're Playing It with this Stock
The company we review in this report is very profitable, growing rapidly, and the business benefits from a lithium supply deficit that will likely remain in place (and support strong profits) through 2030 and beyond (courtesy of demand largely for electric vehicle batteries). The company just recently announced quarterly earnings, whereby they raised forward guidance. But are the shares a good investment? In this report, we review the company, the lithium opportunity, financial performance, growth strategy, valuation and risks. We conclude with our strong opinion on investing.
Mercado Libre: Earnings Note
Quick Note: MercadoLibre (MELI): The leading Latin American online commerce platform announced earnings after the close on Wednesday, and the results were good. The company beat revenue and earnings estimates, and the shares were up around 4% in afterhours. Here is a quick update based on key points from the release.
6.3% Yield REIT: 10 Good Things, 5 Big Risks, 1 Conclusion
The 6.3% dividend yield REIT we review in this report recently announced quarterly earnings, whereby it beat expectations. However, the share price is down this year (despite gains for other top dividend REITs), thereby leaving investors wondering what is happening and if the shares are worth investing. In this report, we review the company and its strategy, and then review 10 good things about it, 5 big risks to consider, and finally share our one bottom line conclusion about investing in this big-dividend REIT.
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Attractive Fintech Disruptor (Q2 Earnings Update)
The fintech company we review in this report just announced quarterly results and they were impressive. Specifically, the company reported record revenue, increasing profitability and robust member and product growth. In this report, we highlight a few strong reasons why you might want to consider investing in this opportunity, including its strong financial performance, diversified revenue streams, strategic growth initiatives, large market opportunity and its valuation. We are currently long the shares in our Blue Harbinger Disciplined Growth Portfolio.
Quick Note: About SoFi CEO Anthony Noto
Quick Note: Anthony Noto (SOFI CEO): In the ever-evolving landscape of the financial industry, a great leader can be the difference between stagnation and growth. Anthony Noto, the CEO of SoFi (Social Finance, Inc.), stands out as a paragon of effective leadership and innovation. With a remarkable educational background, extensive work experience, and a series of impressive successes, Noto has proven himself as a visionary leader who is shaping the future of the financial world.
Quick Note: The Disciplined Growth Portfolio (Tracking Sheet Update)
30 Top Big-Dividend REITS, Compared
In this report, we share data on 30 top big-dividend REITs. And when comparing them, it is important to note that they come in a wide variety of types (for example sub-industries) and require very different forms of analysis. The 30 in this report are widely followed, and investors have passionately different viewpoints. We share ours in this report, including information on the ones we currently own, the ones we are avoiding, and the REITs that are high on our watchlist (and that we may purchase soon).
Enphase Earnings Note
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Google Earnings Note
Quick Note: Google released earnings after the close. Here are two quick observations: (1) Cloud is smaller than Amazon Web Services and Microsoft Azure, and a smaller part of Google's business, but still Growing Fast! (see table). (2) Google is Rapidly Accelerating spending on Artificial Intelligence (currently categorized in "Unallocated Corporate Costs") (see table 2).
Quick Note: Software Stocks (High Growth Plus a "Moat")
Ares Capital: 40 Big-Yield BDCs Compared
Many income investors love Ares Capital (ARCC) for its big dividend yield and long history of healthy performance. But considering the current market environment, are the shares still worth owning? Or are there better BDC options available? In this report, we share comparative data on over 40 big-yield BDCs, and then dive deeper into Ares (including its business, valuation, dividend safety and risks). Next, we briefly consider two Ares alternatives (Blue Owl and Hercules Capital). Finally, we conclude with our strong opinion on investing in these specific big-yield BDC opportunities, especially with BDC earnings season right around the corner.
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Top Growth Stock: Cloud-Based "Data in Motion," Risk-Reward Considerations
This company is on a mission to “set data in motion.” It provides a data platform which is designed to help businesses manage and process data in real-time from various sources. Traditional database technologies typically focus on storing and retrieving data that is at rest. In contrast, this company’s platform is built around an open-source distributed streaming platform, which enables the processing of data in motion or data streams. The company also has plans to integrate its platform with popular AI systems, further expanding its product offerings and strengthening its position in the industry. In this report, we analyze the business model, market opportunity, financials, valuation and risks, and then conclude with our opinion on investing.